Oblong board members recently met to approve the use of the park for an annual event. | Courtesy of Shutterstock
Oblong board members recently met to approve the use of the park for an annual event. | Courtesy of Shutterstock
The Oblong board of trustees met April 6 to approve the Antique Tractor/Engine Club's request to use the park for its annual Antique Tractor/Engine Show on Aug. 12, 13 and 14.
The motion was approved unanimously.
The board of trustees also adopted an ordinance to amend Chapter 3 – Animals, Article I – General Regulations, Section 3-1-2 Injury to Property; adopted an ordinance to amend Division IV – General Penalty, Section 1-1-20; adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 36; and adopted the Working Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 (May 1 to April 30, 2017).
Members of the board consist of a mayor and six trustees who are elected at-large for overlapping terms of four years. As the policy-making body of the village, the board approves ordinances and adopts resolutions. The village clerk keeps all official records and maintains the minutes of board meetings.