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Village of Sherman Village Board met Feb. 7.

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; Kevin Schultz, Trustee

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE 

Don Craven, Corporate Counsel; Michael Stratton, Deputy Clerk & Village Administrator; Tiffany Penley, Deputy Treasurer; Craig Bangert, Chief of Police; Mike Moos, EMA Director

Media: Byron Painter

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE (From Sign-In Sheet) 

Kim Rockford

OPENING 

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Kim Rockford 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 Grayl, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it 5/0. Motion passed. 

APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE TO FILL VACATED POSITION/TERM OF KIM ROCKFORD 

1. President Clatfelter addressed the Board and requested motion to approve appointment of Krista Sherrock to fill the remaining term of Kim Rockford whom resigned in January due to move out of the Sherman corporate limits. Motion to approve appointment of vacant Trustee seat of Kim Rockford for the remainder of Ms. Rockfords term to Krista Sherrock was made by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. President Clatfelter also voted in favor of appointment. 

President Clatfelter noted that new Trustee Krista Sherrock will be sworn in at the February 21, 2023 Board Meeting.

CLERK’S REPORT 

1. Presentation of Minutes of the January 10, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the January 10, 2023 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 January 10, 2023 as presented by the Deputy Clerk was made by Trustee Bull, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. 

2. Presentation of Bills for Approval. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions of the Board on the Warrants presented by the Clerk. 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 Gray, seconded by Trustee Bull. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. 

TREASURER’S REPORT 

1. Presentation of Treasurer’s Report of October 31, 2022. President Clatfelter asked if there any questions of the Board on the Treasurer’s report as presented. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report of October 31, 2022 as presented. Motion by Trustee Long, second by Trustee Schultz. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. 

2. Presentation of Treasurer’s Report of November 30, 2022. President Clatfelter asked if there any questions of the Board on the Treasurer’s report as presented. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report of November 30, 2022 as presented. Motion by Trustee Gray, second by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. 

ENGINEERING REPORT 

No Engineering Report

LEGAL REPORT 

No Legal Report.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 

Administrator Stratton addressed the Board on upcoming event date changes, event calendar for 2023, and project updates around the Village.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT. 

1. WHS Prom Committee Request for Sponsorship for 2023 HS Prom. President Clatfelter addressed the Board and recommended $500 sponsorship toward after prom for 2023. Motion to approve sponsor support of $500 for after school prom was made by Trustee Hahn, seconded by Trustee Bull. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. 

2. Village Entry Signs Design Approval & Authorization to Purchase & Install. President Clatfelter addressed the Board about the new entry signs designed by Ace Sign Company in the amount of $47,135.20 for two signs with digital display. President Clatfeleter asked if there were any questions. There being none, President Clatfelter called for a Motion to approve contract with Ace Sign Company in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for new entry signs purchase and installation. Motion by Trustee Bull, second by Trustee Long. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5-0. Motion passed. President Clatfelter also voted in favor of the motion. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

No Committee Reports.

SHERMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT 

No Police Report.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REPORT 

1. Director Moos addressed the Board about the sirens and new calendar to be added to the Village website.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 

No Report.

NEW BUSINESS 

No new business.

OLD BUSINESS 

No old business.

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS 

No Organizations Scheduled.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

President Clatfelter recognized Kim Rockford.

1. Kim Rockford, former and honored Trustee addressed the Board to thank for their service while she served as Trustee.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

No Executive Session was called.

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 5/0. Motion Passed. Public Meeting was adjourned at 6:32pm.

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