REGULAR MEETING SILVER
CREEK TOWNSHIP BOARD
UNAPPROVED
Chairman John Jones call the
meeting to order.
In attendance supervisors John Jones, Heath Gillham, Jim Kloster Russell
Nelson, Steve Langanki, Clerk Sandy Forsman Treasurer Lenore Johnson, Maintenance Brian Opatz.
Pledge was recited
Open form for citizen comments-None
Review and approve of the agenda- Russell made a motion to
approve the agenda with any additions, Jim seconded all in favor motion
carried.
Consent agenda- March minutes, Jim made a motion to accept
the minutes as written, Russell seconded all in favor motion carried. Clerks
report, Jim made a motion to accept the clerks report and Heath seconded all in
favor motion carried. Disbursements, Russell made a motion to accept the
disbursements and Heath seconded all in favor motion carried.
Audit of Claims, check # 6197 to TDS for $281.35, check #
6202 Birchems for $29.25, check # 6206 Kathy Kuyava for $55.00. Jim made a motion to accept the audit of
claims and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.
Treasurers report-Revenue $128,129.71, Road and Bridge
$132,739.12, Available monies $260,868.83. Fire fund $5,105.75, Building
$3,556.16, Capital Imp $45,419.86, Contingency $17,961.00, Checking
$724.40, Checks Out $2,682.57.
Motion by Steve to have treasurer cancel any checks that
have exceeded their 90 day limitation, seconded by Russell all in favor motion
carried.
Motion to accept the treasurer report by Jim and seconded by
Russell all in favor motion carried.
New Business
Darin from excel
Energy- Not in attendance.
Announcement of local board of
equalization for May 1st,
Discussion on roads to be chloride- Two
quotes for the township on chloride DSI $.659 gallon, Ferrell gas $.90 gallon.
Motion by Steve to accept DSI quote for chloride and seconded by Jim all in
favor motion carried.
(2)
Brian recommended to do Ellingwood and 105th in addition to the regular
roads to be chloride. Further determination for roads that
could be chloride on the road tour.
Brian presented to the board a quote for tires $2,100.00 for
the tractor. Board asked if this was the only quote and if so if Brian could
check around for further quotes . Brian stated he
would. Brian also spoke of new racks for the shop that were set up to give the shop more
organization .
Road tour date set for Wednesday April 23rd.
John spoke of a meeting at the county which he and Johann
from the townships planning and zoning attended with Tom Salkowski.
At this meeting the representatives of the property on which the proposed new
truck stop would be placed ( Flying J ) were also in
attendance. Discussion on the proposed road that would be placed off of county
road 8 south of the property for the entrance to the property this would be a
40 ton road., with a possible donation of wet lands to the DNR or county or
township and the possible closing of the frontage road on 148th st.were taken into consideration on the development of this
site. Also a lot line adjustment to take place in the separation for the
proposed purchase of 30 acres. The owners will return with a possible plat site
for the county and township to consider.
A letter from 1000 Friends of Minnesota was received at the
township in regard to a unique opportunity of funding that may be available to small
and fast –growing communities for community planning, ordinance development and
implementation. Ten communities will be accepted, over a six year project time
funding could total for these communities up to $100,000.00 each . Information
meetings were being set and applications accepted by
John informed the board of information available to the
board for accidental insurance from the township benefit association.
John received information and a quote from Wright Hennepin
Security on placement of a security system in the maintenance building and hall
of $2,500.00. Board felt that they would not act on this at this time.
Motion to adjourn by Jim and seconded by Heath all in favor
motion carried.
Sincerely
Sandy Forsman
Clerk