Village of Gridley Village Board met April 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Gridley was held at the Village Hall on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. President Benedict opened with a word of prayer and Mick Finck added prayer.
President Benedict called the meeting to order and directed the Clerk to call roll, and upon roll call, the following Trustees answered present: Michael Finck, Richard Martin, Susan Laiming, Keri Hany, Jay Kiefer, and Mick Finck. Quorum present. Employees Philip Romersberger and Mark Peterson were also present.
Jeff asked if there were any corrections or additions to the March meeting minutes. There were none. Mick made a motion to approve the minutes and Susan seconded the motion. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. All present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried.
Board reviewed the “Bills received by Clerk.” There were no additions. Michael made a motion to approve the bills and Keri seconded the motion. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. All present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried.
The board reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. After discussion, Mick made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report and Jay seconded. All present answered in favor.
Michael presented the FYE 2023 Audit Agreement and Additional Services Agreement (payroll reports) with CliftonLarsonAllen for consideration. The audit cost is estimated to be between $31,500 and $33,300. The payroll reports will be $400 each month and an estimated $1,000 for year-end. After discussion, Michael made a motion to approve the Audit Agreement with CLA. Keri seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. Motion carried.
Michael made a motion to accept the Additional Services Agreement for payroll reports. Mick seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. Motion carried.
Michael reported that the second installment payment for village insurance to ICRMT is due June 1, 2023. The tort fund does not have enough money to pay this installment. Michael made a motion to transfer $14,000 from General Fund to Tort Fund prior to the June 1 payment date. Susan seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. Motion carried.
Jeff read the 2023 Arbor Day Proclamation naming April 28, 2023 as Arbor Day in the Village of Gridley. Michael made a motion to proclaim Arbor Day April 28, 2023. Susan seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. Motion carried.
The trustees were presented with proposed 2023-2024 board meeting dates at the March meeting. No changes were requested. Jay made a motion to accept the proposed board meeting dates. Susan seconded. All present answered in the affirmative. Motion carried.
Trustees discussed the need for mulch for flowers in the parks and for the playground. Susan made a motion to approve up to $5,400 for mulch for the parks. Michael seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. Motion carried.
The village received a request for a donation to Show Bus. Mick made a motion to approve a $500 donation.
Keri seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. Motion carried.
Michael presented Resolution R-2023-2, a resolution opposing the expansion of the tax base for the Airport Authority. After discussion, Michael made a motion to pass Resolution R-2023-2. Susan seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. All present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried.
Richard reported on the bid letting for 1,370 linear feet of 15” storm sewer lining along Market Street. There were four bids received. The lowest bidder was Hoerr Construction Inc. at $103,000.00 and the highest was $185,000.00. Richard made a motion to accept the bid from Hoerr Construction Inc at $103,000.00. Jay seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. All present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried.
Jay reported on the bid letting for the concrete intersection at Center and Rte. 24. There was only one bid received, Opperman Construction for $69,764.00 with completion by June 2. Jay made a motion to accept the bid from Opperman Construction at $69,764.00. Susan seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. All present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried.
Richard reported that the water department placed an emergency order for a new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (an industrial computer control system for monitoring the water treatment plant). The PLC should be here and installed in a couple of weeks. The cost will be $4,090.00.
Jay reported that he has received complaints about people not yielding at yield signs. He determined that there are 13 yield signs in the village and asked that the board think about replacing them with stop signs.
At 7:35 p.m., Susan made a motion to go into executive session. Keri seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. All present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried.
At 7:42 p.m., Michael made a motion to resume regular session. Keri seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. All present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried.
Jay made a motion to increase wages for the following employees by 4%: Jen Hany, Phil Romersberger, Mark Peterson and Brent Ringger, increase John Hoobler by 2%, increase village clerk by $50/mo, hire Tanner Benedict and Courtney Kaupp as co-managers of the pool at a salary of $8,000 split. Lifeguards under 18 years of age will be paid $10.50/hr and 18 and over will be $13.00/hr. The lead lifeguard will be paid $13.00/hr. Motion includes reimbursing lifeguards for certification and re-certification at the end of the season if documentation is presented and hiring Mac Raymer for summer help at $13.00/hr. Colleen Whisker shall be retained as master gardener at $13/hr. Phil and Mark’s retirement shall remain at 7%. Susan seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin yea, Laiming-yea, Hany-yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. All present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. Jeff thanked Keri for her service on the board. Keri served for 6 years and decided not to run for re-election.
Mick made a motion to adjourn. Susan seconded. Roll call: Michael Finck-yea, Martin-yea, Laiming-yea, Hany yea, Kiefer-yea, Mick Finck-yea. All present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried.
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