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Village of Sherman Board of Trustees met May 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Public Hearing

VILLAGE BOARD IN ATTENDANCE

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

Excused Absence: Trustee Hahn

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE

Sean Bull, Clerk; Tiffany Penley, Assistant Treasurer; Michael Stratton, Village Administrator; Craig Bangert, Chief of Police; Michael Moos, EMA Director; Bruce Beal, Public Works; Jalen Owens, Intern Government Affairs

Media: Byron Painter

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE (From Sign-In Sheet)

Sandra Walden

OPENING

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Chief Bangert 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.

PUBLIC HEARING (FY23 BUDGET & APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE)

1. President Clatfelter opened the public hearing on the tentative FY23 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance at 5:51pm. Administrator Stratton addressed the Board on the Tentative Budget and Capital Equipment/Project Details. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions of the Board. Trustee Rockford asked about the Sewer Fund third party line-item amount in the tentative budget. Administrator Stratton responded noting the amount was for third parties like Petersburgh Plumbing or Vandemeter to repair or jet out sewer lines or respond to grinder pump call outs. There being no further questions of the Board, the public hearing was closed at 6:15pm.

PUBLIC COMMENT

President Clatfelter noted on person signed up to address the Board.

1. Sandra Walden. Asked about sewer rate increases.

ADJOURNMENT

President Clatfelter noted there were no further matters to come before the Board requested a motion to adjourn the public meeting. Motion by Trustee Timm; seconded by Trustee Rockford. Voice Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. Public Meeting was adjourned at 6:18pm.

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