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Village of Sherman Village Board of Trustees met Oct. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

VILLAGE BOARD IN ATTENDANCE

Trevor J. Clatfelter, President; Sean Bull, Trustee; Pam Gray, Trustee; Bret Hahn, Trustee; Brian Long, Trustee; Kim Rockford, Trustee; Kevin Schultz, Trustee

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE

Michael Stratton, Deputy Clerk & Village Administrator; Craig Bangert, Chief of Police; Mike Moos, EMA Director; Sean Newton, PW Director; Aaron Entringer, Deputy Chief; Officer Hildebrand, Officer Capps; Officer Poggi, Officer Vallar

Media: Byron Painter

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE (From Sign-In Sheet)

No one signed in to address the Board.

OPENING

1. Roll Call. Deputy Clerk Stratton 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. Officer Vallar 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 Long, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it 6/0. Motion passed.

President Clatfelter addressed the Board and announced the Birthday of Trustee Pam Gray. The Board, Staff and Guests sang Happy Birthday to Trustee Pam Gray.

President Clatfelter advanced the agenda to the Police swearing in ceremony and awards ceremony.

President Clatfelter swore in Officer Tyler Capps and Officer Hunter Poggi. Chief Bangert swore in Officer Tyler Capps and Officer Hunter Poggi with the Oath of Honor.

Chief Bangert presented the Citatation of Valor to Officer Luke Hildebrand for going above and beyond in protecting life and property of Sherman Residents.

Village Meeting was adjourned at 6:27pm for a reception and picture taking honoring the new officers and the citation of valor recipient.

Village Meeting reconvened at 6:52pm.

CLERK’S REPORT

1. Presentation of Minutes of the September 20, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the September 20, 2022 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 September 20, 2022 as presented by the Deputy Clerk was made by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed.

2. Presentation of Minutes of the September 28, 2022 Special Board Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the September 28, 2022 Special 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 no corrections, President Clatfelter requested a motion to approve the minutes as amended with corrections. Motion to Approve the minutes as amended/corrected of the Special Board Meeting of September 28, 2022 as presented by the Deputy Clerk was made by Trustee Bull, seconded by Trustee Rockford. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed.

3. Presentation of Bills for Approval. The Deputy Clerk presented the warrants for Board approval. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions of the Board. There being no questions, President Clatfelter called for a motion to approve the warrants as presented. Motion to Authorize the warrants as presented by the Deputy Clerk was made by Trustee Long, seconded by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

1. Treasurer’s Report of July 31, 2022. President Clatfelter addressed the Board on the Treasurers report and asked if the Board had any questions. Trustee Schultz inquired as to the completion of the FY21 Audit by Sikich LLC. Administrator Stratton noted that they have finished and it will be presented at the November meeting. There being no further questions, President Clatfelter called for a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report of July 31, 2022 was made by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 4/0. Motion Passed

ENGINEERING REPORT

President Clatfelter addressed the Board on work performed on 1st Street for the mill and overlay program.

LEGAL REPORT

No Report.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

No Report.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT.

1. Ordinance 22-17 Purchase & Finance Replacement Snow Plow Truck for Public Works. President Clatfelter addressed the Board noting the need to replace and add a new snow plow truck to the public works fleet. He also noted that 5 banks were contacted for financing and three responded with Bank of Springfield coming in the most favorable rate for financing. President Clatfelter asked if the Board had any questions. There being no further questions, President Clatfelter called for a motion to approve the ordinance as presented with financing from Bank of Springfield as noted. Motion to approve Ordinance 22-17 to approve purchase of new snow plow truck with accessories for an amount not to exceed $160,000 and accept the bid to finance by Bank of Springfield for fixed rate of 4.24% for an amount not to exceed $160,000 with $250 loan doc fee by Trustee Schultz, Second by Trustee Long. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed.

2. Salary Ordinance. President Clatfelter tabled the item for further review and will present to Board in November Board Meetings.

3. Approval to Hire Police Officer Stephen Capps. President Clatfelter asked for motion to hire Stephen Tyler Capps as full time police officer for the Sherman Police Department. Motion to approve the hire of Stephen Tyler Capps as full time police officer by Trustee Hahn, second by Trustee Bull. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed. President Clatfelter voted in yes on the motion.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

No Committee Reports.

SHERMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Chief Bangert addressed the Board about the Sherman Elementary School emergency drill and its success.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REPORT

Director Moos addressed the Board echoing the centiments of Chief Bangert on the success of the emergency drill.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

No Public Works Report.

Approved November 15, 2022

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

OLD BUSINESS

No old business.

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

No Organizations Scheduled.

PUBLIC COMMENT

President Clatfelter no one had signed up that wished to address the Board.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

No Executive Session.

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 Hahn; seconded by Trustee Gray. Voice Vote with Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed. Public Meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm.

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