BUDGET MEETING

SUPERVISOR BOARD

JANUARY 14TH, 2008

9 A.M.

UNAPPROVED

 

In attendance for the supervisor board, John Jones, Jim Kloster, Heath Gillham, Alfred Shenton, Russell Nelson, Maintenance Brian Opatz, Treasurer Lenore Johnson, Clerk Sandy Forsman.

 

 

 

Jim opened the discussion with a review of the 2007 budget. The board reviewed the funds of Revenue and Road and Bridge and the expenditures of 2007 of what was spent and what was proposed, the ending balances of 2007  compared to 2006.

 

John talked of the concerns of the cost of recycling to the township about 1/3 of the present revenue budget. The lack of participation of the residents for this man dated program. John stated that some alternative may have to be in place like an on site recycling at the township hall with residents coming here with there recyclables and putting them in dumpsters . John to discuss this with the present recycler .

 

John also introduced a plan to have Wright County Sheriff do patrolling in the township on a schedule, 4 hours Friday and four hours Saturday maybe in conjunction with another township, this would cost about $22,000.00 a year. This to be introduced for consideration at the annual meeting. Also talk of a possible expansion of the hall and a cold storage shed in the future.

 

Board asked Lenore if to her knowledge there may be cuts to our present revenue from the state or county. Lenore stated she has not been notified of such.

Board reviewed the revenue from the state and county for 2007. 

 

Brian presented to the board a list of possible expenses for 2009, road work, equipment purchases. Fuel costs, and other services.

 

Discussion of a 5% levy increase  which s would mean a $15,000.00 increase to revenue for a proposal of $145,000.00 in 2009 , and a increase to Road and Bridge of $15,000.00 to $490,000.00 for 2009.to offset future increase in costs. This to be presented at the annual meeting.This would not increase residents taxes. This is an internal accounting matter.

 

Motion to close the discussion by Heath and seconded by Alfred all in favor motion carried.

 

Sincerely

Sandy Forsman- Clerk