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Village of Sherman Village Board Met July 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

VILLAGE BOARD IN ATTENDANCE

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

Excused Absence: Brian Long, Trustee

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE

Don Craven, Corporate Counsel; Michael Stratton, Village Administrator; Craig Bangert, Chief of Police; Mike Moos, EMA Director

Excused Absence: Sean Bull, Clerk

Byron Painter, Media

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE (From Sign-In Sheet)

No one was signed in

OPENING

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Larry Sapp 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 being none, President Clatfelter requested a motion to set the agenda. Motion by Gray, seconded by Trustee Rockford. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it 5/0. Motion passed.

CLERK’S REPORT

Approval July 20, 2021

1. Presentation of Minutes of June 15, 2021, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the Regular Board 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 the Regular Board Meeting of June 15, 2021, as presented by the Clerk was made by Trustee Timm, seconded by Trustee Rockford. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

2. Presentation of Bills for Approval. President Clatfelter addressed the Board on the warrants and asked if there were any questions on the warrants of the Board. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested Motion to Authorize Payment of Bills. Motion by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

No Treasurer’s Report.

ENGINEERING REPORT

No Engineering Report.

LEGAL REPORT

No Legal Report.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT Administrator Stratton addressed the Board about the public hearing for the tentative budget for FY22.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

1. Ordinance RE: Solicitors/Peddlers. President Clatfelter addressed the Board about amending the solicitors/peddlers ordinance to prohibit soliciting and peddling in the Village of Sherman with exception to constitutional or nonprofit organizations. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions of the Board about the pending ordinance. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested a Motion to approve Ordinance 21-13 An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 3 Sections 1-14 of the Village Code. Motion by Trustee Hahn, seconded by Trustee Rockford.. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

2. Ordinance RE: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 916. President Clatfelter addressed the Board about the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Teamsters Local 916 representing public works staff. President Clatfelter asked there were any questions. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested a Motion to approve Ordinance 21-14 An Ordinance Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters Local 916. Motion by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT REPORTS

No Committee Reports.

SHERMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Chief Bangert addressed the Board about the follow up from the July 4 Fireworks display at sherman

Approval July 20, 2021

Village Park and July 4 Patriotic Peddling parade on first street.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REPORT

Director Moos addressed the Board about his meetings with the SC Natural Mitigation Plan and Storm report information.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

No PW Report.

President Clatfelter noted the number of compliments by residents on the conditions of the Village.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

OLD BUSINESS

No old business.

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

No Civic Organizations present.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one was signed up to address the Board.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

President Clatfelter called for motion to adjourn to closed/executive session as provided for under Section 2 (c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act. Motion by Trustee Schutz; seconded by Trustee Gray. Roll Call vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. Regular Board meeting adjourned into Executive Session at 6:29pm.

Return from Executive Session. The Board returned from Executive Session to regular Board meeting at 6:44pm. President Clatfelter noted there was no action takin in Executive Session.

ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

President Clatfelter called for a motion to approved Ordinance 21-12 An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of certain land. Motion by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. President Clatfelter cast a vote in favor the ordinance.

ADJOURNMENT

President Clatfelter noted there were no further matters to come before the Board and requested a motion to adjourn the public meeting. Motion by Trustee Timm; seconded by Trustee Hahn. Voice Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. Public Meeting was adjourned at 6:46pm.

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