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Village of Kirkland Board of Trustees met Sept. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order - President Block called the Board of Trustee Regular meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Roll call - Members answering present as follows: Trustee Michener, Trustee Benes, Trustee Chambers, Trustee Marshall, Trustee Fruit and Trustee Ziegler.

Pledge of Allegiance - President Block led us in the Pledge of Allegiance

Comments from the Audience - None

Approval of Meeting Minutes - President Block asked for a motion for the approval of Meeting Minutes from Monday, August 7, 2023. Trustee Fruit made a motion for the approval of Meeting Minutes from Monday, August 7, 2023 with a 2nd by Trustee Chambers. On a voice call vote all in favor. Trustee Michener abstained. Motion carried.

Approval of Warrant - President Block asked for a motion to approve the Warrant in the amount of $79,070.95. Trustee Ziegler made a motion to approve the Warrant in the amount of $79,070.95 with a 2nd by Trustee Chambers. On a roll call vote Trustees Chambers, Marshall, Fruit, Ziegler, Michener and Benes voted yes. Motion carried.

Reports -

a. Police Report - Chief Davenports gave his report for August 2023, see attached report.

b. Public Works - Jim Stark gave his report for August 2023, see attached report.

c. Committee Report – No Committee Reports

Unfinished Business - None

New Business -

a. Discussion of Paid Leave for all Workers Act/Ordinance for Village of Kirkland - President Block turned the floor over to Brandy from our Attorney's office to explain this to the Village Trustees. Brandy explained that as of January 1, 2024, all part-time, seasonal and temporary workers will receive 1 hour of paid time off for every 40 hours worked. This will also require our Village Handbook to be updated and will need to have ordnance put into place before the end of calendar year 2023.

b. Discussion of Hickory Ridge Residents letter - President Block explained to the residents of Hickory Ridge that Kirkland Properties has filed a motion to name them as a third-party in the lawsuit to complete the roads with in the Hickory Ridge subdivision. President Block and Attorney Brandy answered questions from the residents.

c. Discussion / Approval of Annual Preventive Maintenance of Tornado Warning Sirens - President Block asked for a motion for the approval of annual preventive maintenance of tornado warning sirens in the amount of $1,440.00. Trustee Chambers made a motion for the annual preventive maintenance of tornado warning sirens in the amount of $1440.00, with a 2nd by Trustee Michener. On a roll call vote Trustees Ziegler, Michener, Benes, Chambers, Marshall, and Fruit voted yes. Motion carried.

d. Discussion / Approval of Upchurch Vehicle Repair caused by Lawn Mower Debris Damage - President Block explained that Mr. Upchurch was traveling down Highway 72 in front of the Kirkland Fire Department and the lawn mowers were mowing and a rock came out and hit the side of Mr. Upchurch truck and chipped the paint. Mr. Upchurch got three estimates: 1. Gerber Collision & Glass for $885.47; 2. Anderson Auto Body for $695.89; and 3. Kunes Auto Body for $1242.40. After some discussion, Trustee Fruit made a motion for the approval to have Gerber Collision & Glass repair Mr. Upchurch's truck not to exceed $886.00, with a 2nd by Trustee Ziegler. On a roll call vote Trustees Michener, Benes, Chambers, Marshall, Fruit, and Ziegler voted yes. Motion carried.

e. Discussion / Approval to Purchase Hemorrhage Control Training Kit and Tourniquet Task Trainer Arm by Kirkland Police Department-Chief Devenport explained that this is something that could be used it the active training drills and could be used if needed at the 4th of July Festival. Trustee Fruit made a motion for the approval to purchase Hemorrhage Control Training Kit and Tourniquet Task Training Arm not to exceed $1000.00, with a 2nd by Trustee Michener. On a roll call vote Trustees Benes, Chambers, Marshall, Fruit, Ziegler, and Michener voted yes. Motion carried.

f. Discussion of Village of Kirkland 2023-2024 Sales Taxes - President Block gave an update on Village of Kirkland sales taxes that have been received to date for 2023-2024 fiscal year.

g. Discussion of Public Works Street Department Building and Kirkland Police Department Building - Trustee Michener handed site plans for placements of the buildings. These were done just to show that they both would fit on the property. President Block gave an update on the two buildings and that before Jeff from Fehr-Graham had put this together so we could see the placement and sizes that would fit on the property. There will be more to come on this.

Adjournment - At 8:15 P.M., President Block asked for a Motion to Adjourn. Trustee Ziegler made the Motion to Adjourn with a 2nd by Trustee Fruit. On a voice call vote all in favor. Meeting adjourned.

https://villageofkirkland.com/2023-minutes/