Seed to Sewn joining Grafton in making National Memorial of Military Ascent a reality
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By Steven Spencer
Photo provided by Dave Sanford and the City of Grafton.
Picured are Seed to Sewn owners Joellen Sudmeier and Chris Grigsby. Seed to Sewn has already donated over $1,000 to the memorial.
Seed to Sewn owners Joellen Sudmeier and Chris Grigsby introduced themselves as the official supplier of merchandise for the National Memorial of Military Ascent at the Grafton City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Seed to Sewn has already donated over $1,000 to the memorial, and now a portion of sales from every hoodie and t-shirt sold with the memorial’s logo will go towards the project, Mayor Mike Morrow said.
“We’re hoping to raise money and help out,” Grigsby said. “That’s our goal.
“We love Grafton and are blessed to be a part of this memorial to all veterans,” Sudmeier said. “We really look forward to being able to give back in any way that we can.”
During the Planning Commissions Report, Alderwoman Donna Smith said the commission has been discussing the issue of free standing solar panels and their placement in both residential and business areas. The commission has developed language that addresses the panel placement and will be holding a public hearing to further discuss language with the community on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 6 p.m.
Council members were also made aware of work that will be done on Main Street for ADA crossing, during the City Engineer’s Report. The city is still waiting for approval from IDOT and once approval is received the city will go out for bids to complete the work.
During the Mayor’s Report, Mayor Morrow reminded everyone to sign up for Voice Shot, an urgent voice notification system. The mayor stated the notification system was for emergencies only and residents can call city hall for assistance registering.
In new business, an ordinance outlining the sale process of the surplus City Water Treatment Building and property on Main Street was approved.
An ordinance was also passed updating the leave policy for part-time workers.
“This is to keep within guidelines of the Governor’s new policy that came out that basically says that everyone gets the paid leave act. Basically part-time workers will get one hour of time off for every forty hours worked,” Mayor Morrow said.
Before adjourning, the council unanimously approved the Mayor’s nomination of Jarrett Schrodt to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
“He’s going to be a welcome addition,” Mayor Morrow said.
