Stratford trustees discuss mini-storage

The Village of Stratford Board discussed at its meeting on Sept. 14 an issue with a mini-storage business that never checked with the village about getting approval for its expansion building project.

Construction work continues on the mini-storage building expansion, located on the west side of STH 97, north of Forever Treasures on the south end of the village of Stratford.

Stratford clerk Jamie Heindl said Vestednest Property Group is the name on the property, but she’s unsure if it’s doing the construction work or if it owns the land. Mid-West Mini Storage is the name on one of the original storage units, located south of Forever Treasures.

Village officials said with current mini-storage expansion plans have the water and sewer lines running underneath a retention pond on the property, which should be OK. The owner of the property will most likely sell it after the next phase of the mini-storage expansion project is completed, according to the village board meeting minutes.

In other news:

n The village board accepted the resignation of wastewater treatment plant operator Russell Dahlke. The village will pay Dahlke $25 per hour as a consultant, if he’s needed, during the transition process of the village hiring his replacement and assisting this person in learning how to operate the wastewater treatment plant.

n The two homeowners in the Knoll Subdivision are experiencing an issue with their sewers between the homes and road. A plumber and subdivision contractor are working to fix the sewer issue.

n Steve Schoenfuss has been appointed to replace Lyle Pospyhalla, who has retired, as a member of the Stratford Water and Electric Commission.

n The village board approved the vacation carryover and payout of up to 80 hours for Scott Dennee, director of public works.

n Village board members approved the addition of short-term disability and elimination of the emergency sick leave policy in the village employee handbook.