The Town of Stratford Town Council convened on March 11, 2024, to address several key agenda items, including the approval of a project manual for Wilcoxon Elementary School and the continuation of a public forum.

The meeting began with a motion to accept the drawing project manual and cost estimate for the alterations project at Wilcoxon Elementary School, which is part of a grant application to the State Department of Administration Services. The motion was clarified to indicate that it was for approval, not just acceptance. Council members discussed the necessity of submitting standard language required by the state for grant applications, although specific cost estimates were not available at this time. It was noted that the project would need to return to the council for funding approval once costs are determined.

Council member Shaikh suggested that future motions involving standard language should include a placeholder for costs to enhance clarity. The motion was ultimately passed without opposition.

Following this discussion, the council adjourned briefly for a recess before reconvening for a public forum. The forum was set to continue with a list of speakers, indicating ongoing community engagement on various issues. The council acknowledged that several names remained on the list for public comment, emphasizing the importance of community input in local governance.

The meeting concluded with a reminder for participants to state their names and addresses when speaking, reinforcing the council's commitment to transparency and public participation.