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Village of Sherman Village Board met March 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

VILLAGE BOARD IN ATTENDANCE

Trevor J. Clatfelter, President; Pam Gray, Trustee; Kim Rockford, Trustee; Kevin Schultz, Trustee; Jay Timm, Trustee

Excused Absence: Brian Long, Trustee

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE

Don Craven, Legal Counsel; Sean Bull, Village Clerk; Kevin Kuhn, Village Engineer; Michael Stratton, Village Administrator; Craig Bangert, Chief of Police, Mike Moos, EMA Director

Public Relations: Jeff Tarr

Media: Byron Painter

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE (From Sign-In Sheet)

Sandra Walden, Lora Murgatroyd, Nancy Zibutis

OPENING

1. Roll Call. Deputy Village Clerk Bull conducted roll call of the Village Board of Trustees. President Clatfelter noted that a quorum was present to conduct Village business.

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Adeline & Harrison Clatfelter led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Set Agenda. President Clatfelter asked the Board for non-action items to be added to the agenda. There were none. President Clatfelter requested a motion to set the agenda. Motion by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Schultz. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it 5/0. Motion passed.

CLERK’S REPORT

1. Presentation of Minutes of February 18, 2020 Meeting. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Sherman Village Board of Trustees were presented for approval. President Clatfelter asked if there were any additions or corrections. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a motion to approve. Motion to Approve the minutes of February 18, 2020 as presented by the Clerk was made by Trustee Rockford, seconded by Trustee Timm. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

2. Presentation of Executive Minutes of February 18, 2020 Meeting. Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of the Sherman Village Board of Trustees were presented for approval. President Clatfelter asked if there were any additions or corrections. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a motion to approve. Motion to Approve the executive session minutes of February 18, 2020 as presented by the Clerk was made by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Schultz. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

3. Presentation of Bills for Approval. President Clatfelter addressed the Board on the warrants. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions on the warrants. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested a motion to authorize payment of the bills as presented. Motion to Authorize Payment of Bills by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Timm. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

1. Presentation of Treasurer’s Report. President Clatfelter addressed the Board on the Treasurer’s report of December 31, 2019. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested a motion to authorize payment of the bills as presented. Motion to Accept the Treasurer’s report as submitted by Trustee Timm, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

ENGINEERING REPORT

1. Engineer Kuhn reported that plans are underway on the Old Tipton School Road path project and the bike trail will go to letting this summer.

LEGAL REPORT

No Legal Report.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

1. Administrator Stratton reported that Cancun, Inc has submitted all paperwork and fees for the video gaming along with the terminal operator and you will start seeing banners of their opening.

2. Administrator Stratton reported that Fairlane has a new owner and began operation on Monday of this week. The new owner, Redjep Sudiko has submitted all paperwork and paid all fees relating to liquor and video gaming.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

1. Intergovernmental Agreement with Williamsville on Bike Trail Maintenance. President Clatfelter addressed the Board and referenced the intergovernmental agreement with Williamsville that lays out the general guidelines for responsibility of the maintenance and upkeep of the trail once constructed. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions of the Board. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested a motion to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Williamsville as presented. Motion to approve the intergovernmental agreement as presented by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Rockford. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

2. WJHS Graduation 2020 Sponsorship. President Clatfelter addressed the Board noting that a request was presented to the Village from the WJHS graduation committee to sponsor the graduation dance for 2020 in amount of $100. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions, There being none, President Clatfelter requested motion to sponsor the event. Motion to authorize payment of $100 to the WJHS Graduation Dance for 2020 by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Schultz. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT REPORTS

No Committee Reports.

SHERMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

No Police Report.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REPORT

EMA Director Moos addressed the Board about the SES Tornado Drills were a success, Elert System with the County has been delayed and we will continue with the current elert program until the County gets their system worked out, Siren to the north on Village Center Road is scheduled for repairs this week by CWLP; Coronavirus information has been posted on the Village Website and social media; Sherman Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual breakfast at Final Four this Friday at 7am with guest speakers.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

No Public Works Report.

NEW BUSINESS

President Clatfelter noted there was no New Business before the Village Board.

OLD BUSINESS

President Clatfelter noted there was no Old Business pending before the Village Board.

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

1. Lora Murgatroyd & Nancy Zibutis addressed the Board on behalf of M.O.V.E. and reported on the numerous projects completed last season by M.O.V.E. members and upcoming projects for the 2020 season. It was further reported the Village continues to support the initiatives of M.O.V.E. in conjunction with the Village departments and budget.

PUBLIC COMMENT

President Clatfelter noted there was one person signed up to speak as a maybe.

Ms. Sandra Walden addressed the Board about the timing of the Treasurer’s report.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

President Clatfelter noted no Executive Session this evening.

ADJOURNMENT

President Clatfelter noted there was no further matters to come before the Board and requested a motion to adjourn the public meeting. Motion by Trustee Rockford, seconded by Trustee Gray. Voice Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. Public Meeting was adjourned at 6:42pm.

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