REGULAR MEETING

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS

DECEMBER 15^TH, 2009

UNAPPROVED

Meeting was called to order by chairman John Jones.

In attendance supervisors John Jones, Doug Schneider, Heath Gillham, Russell Nelson, Steve Langanki, Clerk Sandy Forsman, Treasurer Lenore Johnson, Maintenance supervisor Brian Opatz.

Pledge was recited.

Open form for citizen comments-New River Representative Joni Pawelk spoke to the board and gave a report and update on the hospital operating margin of 14.6 percent . In January the hospital will be doing a facility up fitting project to improve patient flow . New River added a new ambulance to its fleet and has changed its communication technology to be more advanced for dispatching calls.

On January 30^th there will be a health fair held at the township hall from AM. to Noon for blood pressure checks and other health related items for free.

Board thank Joni for her information and attendance.

Bill Langenbacher presented to the board a operations manual. This Manuel was the efforts of members of the planning board to define prodigal and procedures for future meetings. This manual to be reviewed and approved by the supervisor board at the next planning board meeting.

Review of Agenda- Doug made a motion to approve the agenda and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

Consent agenda- Minutes of the November 17^th meeting, Steve noted that a correction need to be made on a motion he made , Russell made a motion to accept the minutes as written with this correction and Doug seconded all in favor motion carried.

Clerks report- Russell made a motion to accept the clerks report and Doug seconded all in favor motion carried.

Disbursements- Russell made a motion to accept the disbursements and Steve seconded all in favor motion carried.

Audit of Claims- check # 10203 Dan Ness $20.00, check # 10214 Land O Lake oil $2,477.68, check # 10220 TDS $253.02, Doug made a motion to accept the audit of claims and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

Treasurers report-To deposit to revenue $30.

00 to Building $300.00, Revenue $96,487.05, Road and Bridge $168,384.73 for a total of available monies $264,871.78.

Funds- Fire $100.39, Building $323.77, Capital Imp $93,673.35, Contingency $25,539.95, Playground $1,000.16 Checks out $3,562.57, Checking $383.39.

Lenore noted to board that there was a correction on her last months report and presented this to the board Doug made a motion to accept the Treasurers correct report and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried. Motion by Russell to accept the Treasurers report and seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried.

New Business- Clerk to contact Ronda Pagel on the employee manual this motion made by Steve and seconded by Doug all in favor motion carried.

Email from Tom Salkowski Wright County Planning and Zoning- Board received reply from Tom on two concerns that were submitted to him one on Midwest Auto and the second the Buddhist Temple. With regard to Midwest Auto the board felt Toms advise was welcome and accepted. With the Buddhist Temple there was disappointment with the response. The Board felt with the documentation of a petition sent with the concerns of the residents more could be done to solve the problems.

Heath requested a discussion on part-time employees for the maintenance department. In the discussion the board decided that a notice to be placed for a par-time person for snow plowing should be included in the news letter, this person would be required to operate heavy equipment and be able to take a drug test. The position would be on a on call basis and live within a fifteen (15) mile radius. This was made into a motion by Doug and seconded by Heath all in favor motion carried. Clerk to also advertise on web site and news paper.

Old Business

A resolution was presented to the board concerning the change of terms and years of election for supervisors. This would make the township elections on only even years in November and allow the terms of the supervisors to extend to four years. This was made into a motion by Doug and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.

Heath has been getting quotes with the help of Brian for a possible purchase of a new tractor and mower, At this time a very good trade in is being offered and the board is investigating the savings for the township. This purchase to be discussed at the Budget meeting January 12^th 2010 6 P.M.

Maintenance Report- Repairs on grader had to be made, removed silt fence on 127^th, grading and plowing sanding as needed. Getting figures for the budget meeting. Motion to accept the maintenance report as given and written by Doug and seconded by Russell, all in favor motion carried.

Russell questioned Budget meeting dated and requested it be review this nite board stated that no figures were available for review.

Motion to adjourn by Steve and seconded by Doug all in favor motion carried.

Sincerely Sandy Forsman Clerk