A motion carried to contract Bud Potts at $150 per hour to install sewer shutoffs during the meeting of the Winston Village Board of Trustees held May 2.
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Terry Caldwell approached the board to ask if the grader operator would clear his front ditch to allow water to flow correctly. After discussion, the board agreed to allow Kelly Ebbert, street maintenance, to clear the front ditch at the resident’s home. The board also mentioned an alley that needed to be leveled out by the grader operator because cars were not able to access it easily.
Terry Caldwell also informed the board of dogs trapping his family in his home and car and wanted to deem them nuisance dogs, and asked the board to resolve the matter or he would shoot the dogs himself. Autumn Caldwell informed the board of a red dog attacking her; in which Brandi Goll stated the dog had already been taken care of and is not in the Village anymore.
Joe Michael informed the board that the Village has a dog problem, and that he was attacked by the same red dog. He stated that he was cornered four times in his yard, in which he was forced to call the Sherriff. When the Sherriff attempted to contact the owners, he was cornered as well. The dog owner assured the Sherriff that the dog would stay contained; yet the dog went back to Mr. Michael’s residence the same day. That same night, four dogs were coming at him and his family, in which they were trapped in their car for ten minutes. Mr. Michael told the board that he runs a business at his property, and that he will be deemed liable if a customer is harmed by a dog on his property.
After much discussion regarding a lease law, current ordinances, fines, and a holding facility within the village; the board believed that building a holding facility to hold at-large dogs may be the best option. The Village clerk is to look into the cost of building a facility and find out more details from the United States Department of Agriculture, in order to make an informed decision a the next meeting.
The income and expense report was approved and bills paid. A street budget amendment was approved.
A list of delinquent utility customers which had already gone through the collection process was presented to the board. The board motioned to write off the debt because pursuing it any further would cost more for the Village.
Utilities Clerk Amber White distributed a new list of delinquent customers, including three due for shutoff, as well as one move in.
Melvin McFee, sewer maintenance, reported everything was working properly and there were no problems. He stated he had cleaned up all the lift stations and that he would mow around the lagoon when the ground dried from all the rain.
Historical Society & Community Activities: Autumn Caldwell stated she still needed people to make ice cream and cakes, as well as vender booths for Jesse James Days in July.
Emergency Management: Arvella stated that the alert siren went off for testing on the second Monday of May.
Town Hall/ Park Maintenance: Both Quentin Hunt and Nichole Gregornik donated a vacuum to the Village.
Jay Ragan informed the board of some materials he had purchased to fix the bathrooms at the park; as well as other items that he will need in order to finish the project.
After discussion regarding factory-built homes, the village clerk stated she would create a mock ordinance to present to the board within the next couple of months.
The liquor license for Fuel Expresso 21 was approved.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 6, 2016, at 7 p.m.
Trustees present: Arvella Eaton, Autumn Caldwell, Sarah Ragan and Nichole
Gregornik Trustees absent: Brenda Goll. Others present: Amber White, Melvin McFee, Brandi Goll, Teagan Caldwell, Terry Caldwell, Jay Ragan, Bill Michael, Joe Michael, and Troy Smith
The clerk of the Winston Village Board of Trustees administered the Oath of Office to returning trustee Arvella Eaton, Nichole Gregornik, and Brenda Goll for a two year term; and to Sarah Ragan and Autumn Caldwell for a one year term during a special meeting held April 18.
Appointments were: Sarah Ragan as Chair Pro Tem and Arvella Eaton as Chair.
The clerk distributed updated binders and keys, took board photos and determined bank account signatures.
Jay Ragan approached the board to discuss volunteer projects with the Village. Mr. Ragan informed the board of the damage done in the park bathrooms and expressed his willingness to pick up the materials to fix them. Arvella Eaton made a motion to allow the clerk to pay for the materials, Brenda Goll seconded, and the motion passed with Eaton, Caldwell, Goll, and Gregornik voting yea; Ragan abstained due to conflict of interest.
John Muessig’s bid at $45 per mowing of the park was accepted.
Sarah Ragan is requesting residents to make desserts for the Boy Scouts annual hog roast on June 26.