REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP BOARD
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
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
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
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