Unapproved
In attendance for the supervisor board, John Jones, Heath Gillham, Russell Nelson, Steve Langanki, Clerk Sandy Forsman, Treasurer Lenore Johnson, Maintenance Brian Opatz, Absent Supervisor Doug Schneider.
John called the meeting to order, Pledge was recited.
Open form for citizen comments, Bill Lyrenmann 2180 159th asked to speak to the board, his driveway is continuously being washed out when a heavy rain comes. He stated he has spent money to have gravel hauled in to help the problem but this has not worked well. Brian stated that he was aware of this problem and will try to see if there is a solution to this wash out. John stated that the board will look at this problem.
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Review and approve of the agenda, Heath made a motion to approve the agenda and Steve seconded all in favor motion carried.
June minutes approval, Heath made a motion to approve the minutes as written and this was seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried.
Clerks report, clerk stated she attended the summer short course and related some of the highlights to the board. Russell 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 Steve seconded all in favor motion.
Audit of claims, Check # 10510 Wenck $186.40, Check # 10513 Land O’Lakes Oil $3841.20, Check # 10519 Nextel $ 149.49, Motion by Steve to accept the audit of claims and seconded by Heath all in favor motion carried.
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Treasurers Report, To Deposit to revenue $2013.90, to Road and Bridge $2167.12.
Final totals Revenue $143,732.71, Road and Bridge $482,508.32 for a total of $626,241.03
IN funds Fire $56.28, Building $300.63, Capital Imp. $138,372.40, Contingency $35,567.26, Checks out $169.66, Checking $192.39.
Motion by Steve to accept the treasurers report and seconded by Heath all in favor motion carried.
Lenore spoke on whether the board would consider closing the building fund and all rentals would go into the Revenue fund, since the Building fund carries little interest , Russell made a motion to close the building fund and Heath seconded all in favor motion carried. Board spoke of Lenores Deputy being able to transfer funds and sign checks in case Lenore is unable and what abilities are available to board members and the clerk considering the bank. Lenore and the Deputy Mary Edwards will go to First Minnesota and get information for the board, This was made by a motion by Russell and seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried.
Shouldering on 127th, Brian spoke on the number of trucks needed, two trucks by Ludenia and one from Johnson also a Broom rental for three days, Mike Ludenia spoke on the safety issue of having flagmen or to have the road posted closed to local traffic only because of the shouldering machine taking a good part of the road and the trucks dumping gravel one at a time, plus the road has a hill that could blind a driver and cause a accident, Steve asked how long this would take and what kind of trucks will be needed, Russell asked about putting a center line on the road, Heath spoke that if you did it for one you would have to do it for all paved roads. Brian stated he will look into a quote for this striping. Russell made a motion to have either flagman men or have the road posted closed to local traffic only or both if needed, Heath seconded all in favor motion carried.
John spoke of the parking lot for the township hall needing repair, this was tabled for later discussion.
Heath spoke of having a sprinkler system installed for the trees that have been planted, Heath made a motion to have Steve get a quote on the cost of a sprinkler system for the town hall and John seconded all in favor motion carried.
Linda Brown from Bonestroo engineering and planning service, appeared before the board to give a presentation of what her company could do for the township concerning road preparation and the legal paper work needed to get the job done legally correct. They would work with the residents on the proposed road , she estimated the cost to be $6900.00 for Barton ave reconstruction. Steve asked what the additional cost to be to go ¾ mile more then previously proposed to save costs. Linda stated she would put together a proposal and have it ready before the next board meeting John made a motion to Hire Bonestroo for the planning work on Barton ave Steve stated with a cap of $11,000.00 with planning work and acquisition rights. Russell seconded all in favor motion carried..
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Maintenance report, Sprayed for wild parsnip and other weeds the county will reimburse the township for cost of the spray, fixed broken signs and cut weeds. Did storm damage repair on trees down and roads effective.
Motion by Steve to accept the Maintenance report and seconded by Heath all in favor motion carried.
Motion to adjourn by Steve and seconded by Heath all in favor motion carried.
Sincerely
Sandy Forsman Clerk