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Grafton council passes wage schedule, CSX crossing resolution and several routine motions; one emergency clause fails
Summary
At its April 7 meeting Grafton Council adopted the 2026 wage and salary schedule (Ordinance 26-018), approved participation in CSX crossing improvements, authorized multiple routine motions and awards, and did not carry the emergency declaration for Ordinance 26-017.
The Village of Grafton Council on April 7 approved multiple ordinances, a rail-crossing resolution and routine motions. Key outcomes:
- Ordinance No. 26-018 (wage and salary schedule) was adopted after suspension of the rules and an emergency declaration; vote recorded as unanimous.
- The council passed a resolution authorizing participation in a CSX railroad crossing improvement project and payment of the village's share of costs (All Ayes).
- Council awarded $50 utility credits to three residents for Restaurant Week (Barb White, Taylor Long, Kirk Brown), approved the seven-week Empower Sports season at North Park beginning July 14, 2026, and approved a $29,484.20 quote from RMH Concrete and Foundations for catch basin reconstruction; all motions passed unanimously.
- Ordinance No. 26-017 (creating a temporary assistant clerk-treasurer position) saw suspension of rules pass but the emergency declaration failed 4 Ayes, 1 Nay; the ordinance did not carry its emergency clause in that vote.
- Council approved the personnel summary sheet and adjourned. The meeting record did not specify detailed budget line items or funding sources for all motions.
