Grafton council passes wage schedule, CSX crossing resolution and several routine motions; one emergency clause fails

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.