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Council discusses open-burning ordinance, credit-card fees, playground grant and payroll changes
Summary
Council discussed revising an outdated open-burning ordinance for safety and enforcement, reviewed a vendor proposal to manage credit-card fees, considered preparing a playground grant for the Straker Foundation, and heard proposals for an electronic clock‑in system and a vacation carryover policy.
Council members discussed several non‑action items and policy ideas during unfinished and new business. They agreed the village’s open‑burning ordinance is outdated and noted enforcement and safety concerns that warrant revisiting the ordinance language and permitting process.
A proposal from a vendor, SSI, to handle credit‑card fees and promote paperless billing was discussed as a way to reduce costs; council discussed a timeline for implementing notice and billing changes. Council also discussed preparing quotes and documentation to apply for a playground grant through the Straker Foundation.
Under new business, an electronic clock‑in system was introduced as a way to streamline payroll and reduce errors. In miscellaneous business, Police Chief Mark Ross proposed changing personnel policy to allow employees to carry over one week of vacation to the next year; council referred that idea to the Personnel Committee for further discussion.
Council also emphasized following proper readings for emergency resolutions and correcting a prior minutes error related to Resolution 1125 noted in December’s minutes.
