Stratford public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee met to recommend a forestry services agreement and the pursuit of pricing for a new plow truck. The Director of Public Works also reported on snow removal readiness and upcoming staff education.
- Recommendation to approve Forestry Services Agreement proposal from Chad Schmitz
- Recommendation to allow Director of Public Works Scott Dennee to obtain pricing for a new plow truck
Public Works Committee
The committee recommended updates to equipment and personnel charges and a wage increase for part-time snow plowing. Members also voted to apply for MSI Grants for street reconstruction and recommended renewing a compost site agreement with the Town of Cleveland.
- Proposed $20 increase per equipment item and $10 per hour labor charge increase
- MSI Grant applications for reconstruction of Allington/Jasper/Monarch and Legion/Legacy streets
- Recommended $2,200 renewal for Town of Cleveland compost site use for 2022
- Recommended increase of part-time snow plowing wages to $20.00
- Community bench price set at $650 including engraving and concrete
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee reviewed the draft 2022 budget and discussed priorities for capital projects and equipment purchases. The budget publication is scheduled for November 3, 2021, with a public hearing set for November 18, 2021.
- Review of draft 2022 budget
- Discussion of capital projects and equipment purchases
- Budget hearing scheduled for November 18, 2021
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met to review the draft of the 2022 budget. Members discussed capital projects, equipment purchases, and grant opportunities from the DOT. Further project estimates are required to complete the budget draft.
- Review of draft 2022 budget
- Discussion of DOT grant opportunities
- Discussion of capital projects and equipment purchases
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee discussed the 2021 budget status, debt service, and borrowing capacity. Members reviewed potential uses for ARPA funds and upcoming capital projects. The committee also made recommendations regarding employee compensation.
- Recommendation for Warren Manecke to receive a $1.00/hour raise starting 10/11/2021
- Recommendation of $100 in Stratford Bucks for Officer Kyle Guralski
- Proposed ARPA fund uses for WasteWater Treatment Plant updates, radios, and Essential Worker pay
- Discussion of capital projects including a new salt/sand shed and Compost site expansion
- Discussion on employee compensation regarding cost of living adjustment increases
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee reviewed the 2021 budget and discussed line items for the 2022 budget. The committee recommended several items for Village Board approval, including a snow removal agreement and a priority list for streets and sidewalks.
- Recommendation to approve the Street & Sidewalks Priority List
- Recommendation to approve the Stratford Area Fire Department Snow Removal Agreement
- Recommendation to adopt ordinance changes to § 590-90 regarding Accessory Structures
- Review of 2021 budget to date and 2022 budget line items
- Report of sewer jetting and sidewalk repairs starting the week of October 4
Public Works Committee
The committee discussed the 2021 budget to date and the 2022 budget. Members also reviewed several pending items, including a stewardship plan and an accessory structure ordinance, for further action at the September meeting.
- Discussion of 2021 and 2022 budgets
- Review of Streets & Sidewalks Priority List
- Proposed Accessory Structure Ordinance
- Feasibility of moving the Heritage Trail bridge south of 153
- Stratford Area Fire Department Snow and Lawn Agreement
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee met to discuss infrastructure repairs and equipment planning. The body recommended a purchase to the Village Board for the replacement of worn west clarifier parts. Other discussions included a stewardship plan and future equipment pricing.
- Recommendation to Village Board for west clarifier replacement
- Review of stewardship plan services agreement from Chad Schmitz
- Postponement of Country View Apts sidewalk installation until 2022
- Report on Community Hall floor work and west side leak
- Status update on chip sealing and Sunset Ridge lift
Solid Waste Committee
The Solid Waste Committee met to consider proposals for garbage and recycling collection services. The committee decided to recommend a 5-year contract with Harter’s and proposed maintaining the same resident charges for 2022 as those in 2021.
- Recommendation of Harter’s for a 5-year garbage and recycling services contract
- Recommendation to keep resident charges for 2022 the same as 2021
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee met to approve funding for a local project and review infrastructure updates. The body discussed equipment procurement and upcoming blacktopping work.
- Payment of $4,164.20 from Heritage Trail Fund for Eagle Scout Project composite materials
- Pending quotes for a backhoe from the Capital Equip Fund
- Planned blacktopping for Sunset Ridge and Well #5 alley
- Review of 17 sidewalk applications
- Site visit planned for sidewalk at Country View Apts
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission met to consider a request by Francis Kramer to change a parcel's zoning from I-1 to R-1. The commission recommended the change and scheduled a public hearing for the Village Board.
- Recommendation of zone change from I-1 to R-1 for Francis Kramer
- Public hearing scheduled for July 13, 2021, at 7:15 PM
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee reviewed applications for 2021-2022 liquor and tobacco license renewals. The committee recommended the Village Board approve these renewals, including a conditional approval for The Tiger Stop based on a written payment plan.
- Recommendation to approve 2021-2022 liquor and tobacco license renewals
- Conditional renewal recommendation for The Tiger Stop pending a written payment plan
- Discussion of future revision to ordinance 326-17
Solid Waste Committee
The committee discussed the upcoming expiration of the Advanced Disposal contract on December 31, 2021. Members reviewed the timeline for requesting proposals from haulers to provide a recommendation to the Village Board by September 14.
- Recommendation of the request for proposal to the village board on June 8, 2021
- Discussion of continuing two seasonal clean-up days per year
- Potential switch to a single garbage cart size based on quotes
Finance Committee
The committee discussed a proposal to repay funds borrowed from Stratford Water & Electric for the TID 3 Project within 10 years. Members also reviewed potential funding from the American Relief Plan for COVID-19 losses and infrastructure. The body entered a closed session to discuss a possible Economic Development land purchase.
- TID 3 Project note and payment plan for funds borrowed from Stratford Water & Electric
- American Relief Plan funding for water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure
- Research into Blighted property TIDs
- Closed session regarding a possible Economic Development land purchase
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission met to discuss a zoning change for Damon’s Auto. The commission recommended the change to the Village Board and scheduled a public hearing for April 13, 2021.
- Recommendation to change zone from I-1 to B-3 for Damon’s Auto
- Public hearing scheduled for April 13, 2021, at 7:15 PM