REGULAR MEETING OF THE SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP BOARD

JULY 15TH, 2008

7 P.M.

UNAPPROVED

 

 

 

The meeting was called to order by chairman John Jones, the pledge was recited. In attendance were John Jones, Heath Gillham, Steve Langanki, Russell Nelson Jim Kloster, Clerk Sandy Forsman Treasurer Lenore Johnson, Maintenance Brian Opatz.

 

Open Form for citizen comments-None

 

Dean from Excel Energy appeared before the board , the reason for his appearance was to explain the proposal of CapX 2020 and give a presentation. This presentation was to explain the Fargo Monticello project. Two proposal were in consideration for a four line power project that would include single steel structures of 120 to 170 feet tall with 6

Wires 345 KW per side on a pole three per arm this would run along I 94 to the Excel Power plant . And be completed to Fargo. Two proposal are being considered one running East of I -94 and the other North of I-94. The favored proposal is to run along the old rail road line north of the freeway because of a less environmental impact and because Excel owns much of the property north of the plant. East of the freeway the two lakes Lock Lake and Fish Lake would be impacted.  If the permits are approved the project impacting Silver Creek residents would be completed sometime in 2011.

The board thanked Dean for his information.

 

Review and approve the agenda-Steve made a motion to approve the agenda with any additions and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Consent Agenda Items- Minutes of June 17th, Steve made a motion to approve the minutes as written and seconded by Jim all in favor motion carried.

Clerks report- Jim made a motion to approve the clerks report and Steve seconded all in favor motion carried. In the clerks report the clerk reminded the board some time has passed since a approval of landscaping for the outside of the town hall has passed, Jim stated he would contact someone to possible plant some pines. Also the water softener seems to be failing and needs attention , the board stated that the clerk should contact the company that installed the softener for repairs.

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

 

Audit of Claims- Check # 6066 Nextel for $102.08, check # 6074 Monticello Printing $40.42, check # 6082 Mid Minn. Hot Mix $831.67. Motion by Jim to accept the audit and seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried.

 

Treasurers report-Received the June settlement of $382,564.39, Yet to deposit R&B $2,680.34, Bldg $ 300.00.

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Available money Revenue $83,976.32, Road and Bridge $28,225.11, total $112,201.43 this does not include the June settlement.

Fire fund$ 108.59, Building $2,484.65, Capital Imp $45,485.57, Contingency $ 17,972.65, Checking $529.50 Checks Out $3,430.02. Motion by Heath to accept the treasurers report and seconded by Jim all in favor motion carried.

 

New Business- Resolution from Corrina Township.

The board acknowledges the request from Corrina township but at this time they chose to not respond or take action.

 

Discussion on future resolutions and the township dog ordinance. The board feels at this time that any future resolutions will be discussed as time and township changes occur. The township dog ordinance after review by the board is as stated and no changes are recommended.

 

Jim made a motion to send a letter to the Wright County Attorney concerning a seemly abandon home in down town Silver Creek that may be a health hazard with garbage around the building. This was seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried.

 

WSB new billing to Silver Creek, the board feels that a limit of billing was set for WSB and the board feels that this new bill be denied this was put into a motion by Steve and seconded by Jim all in favor motion carried.

 

Maintenance report-Repaired & patched the road on Clementa, used new tar cutter and very happy with the results. Replaced the culvert by the pit on Dillon ave, checked the soft spots on 127th, to repair these of approximately 2000 feet with drain tile the cost would be about $8,300.00, a motion by Jim to have this done and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried. A equipment time table was presented to the board on the age of the township equipment and the cost of replacement. After discussion the board decided to review this next year when reviewing the budget. All the signs have been ordered and will be placed when received. Motion to accept the maintenance report by Jim and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.

 

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

 

Sincerely

Sandy Forsman Clerk