Village of Ogden Village Board met March 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
PRESENT:
Trustee Acklin Clerk Bowman Mayor Clements Trustee Cooper
Trustee Esposito Trustee Lewis Trustee Smith
Absent: Trustee Haan
Also, Present: Rhonda Fulkerson and Allison Wakefield
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Clements called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
CONSENT AGENDA
- Motion to approve minutes of the February 10, 2022, regular session
- Motion to approve March 2022 Treasurer’s Report
- Motion to approve February 2022 bank statements
- Motion to approve March 2022 bills
Trustee Lewis, “aye” Trustee Smith, “aye” Trustee Esposito, “aye”
Trustee Cooper, “aye” Trustee Acklin, “aye”
All “ayes,” motion carried.
DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF MARTIN HOOD’S AUDIT QUOTE (Not to exceed $7,400.00):
Trustee Cooper made a motion to approve Martin Hood’s audit quote not to exceed $7,400.00. Trustee Acklin seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
Trustee Lewis, “aye” Trustee Smith, “aye” Trustee Esposito, “aye”
Trustee Cooper, “aye” Trustee Acklin, “aye”
All “ayes,” motion carried.
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A UTILITY VEHICLE (Not to exceed $29,000.00):
Trustee Smith made a motion to approve to purchase a utility vehicle not to exceed $29,000.00. Trustee Esposito seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
Trustee Smith, “aye” Trustee Esposito, “aye” Trustee Cooper, “aye”
Trustee Acklin, “aye” Trustee Lewis, “aye”
All “ayes,” motion carried.
Trustee Smith and Trustee Esposito would like to keep our business local. They would prefer to buy from Falcon. They would like Trustee Lewis to see if Falcon can get closer to Birkey’s price. He will talk to them.
Trustee Esposito wanted to know if a water tank could be put on the back to water flowers. Mayor Clements said yes you can put a tank in the bed.
DISCUSSION OF VILLAGE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
Trustee Cooper thinks the Village should follow the Federal holiday schedule. She said the Village employees cannot do their full duties on days when the bank and post office are closed. She also believes since the Village is local government, we should follow the federal schedule. The board agrees. The new holiday schedule will be New Year's Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Building/grounds: Trustee Esposito reported that rock needs added to park area before Easter Egg Hunts. She also wants the dumpster moved to the other side of the parking lot.
Health & Safety: None
Water: Trustee Cooper reported that there is a water leak somewhere, but Randy Thompsen has not been able to locate where the leak is yet. Trustee Cooper also reported that Lorin Kinney is getting quotes for a new filter system for the water plant. There are other repairs he would like to have done at the same time.
Sewer: None
Drainage: None
Streets/alleys/sidewalks: Trustee Smith reported that potholes are starting to get bad on the West side of town. When it warms up these will be filled.
Budget: None
Business: None
Events: Trustee Esposito reported that the Ogden Beautification Committee plans on starting back with meetings in April.
Vehicle / Equipment repairs & purchases: Trustee Lewis reported that he is working on getting quotes for the big dump truck repairs from Rush.
MAYOR: Mayor Clements reported that the lawyer fees are going up in May. You need to contact him before you contact the lawyer for anything.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Trustee Esposito made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Acklin seconded the motion.
All “ayes,” motion carried.
Adjourned at 7:24 PM
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