Regular Meeting Of the
Unapproved
John called the meeting to order, pledge was recited.
In attendance , John Jones, Doug Schneider, Heath Gillham, Russell Nelson, Steve Langanki, Clerk Sandy Forsman, Treasurer Lenore Johnson, Maintenance Brian Opatz.
Open form for citizen comments, Joni from the
Review of the agenda, Russell made a motion to accept the agenda with any additions and Steve seconded all in favor motion carried.
Consent agenda- Minutes from the May meeting, Doug asked for a correction on his response on the play ground on safety issues being important, noted by clerk, motion by Doug to accept the minutes with the correction and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.
Clerks report, clerks request for a reimbursement to the Nelson family for Russell Nelson Pre retirement party and birthday from the township was tabled till a response from the township association attorney on such expenses are legal as requested by the board.
Disbursements- Doug made a motion to accept the disbursements and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.
Audit of claims, Claim check # 10474 Dan Ness $120.00, Ck # 10483 Sams club $108.00, Ck # 10495 Birchem Sanitation $ 58.50, motion by Doug to accept the audit of claims and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.
Treasurers report-To deposit Revenue$978.30 Road and Bridge $2,755.49
Funds
Revenue $ 81,412.07, Road and Bridge $307,669.90, Available $389,081.97
Fire $3,656.19, Building $355.62, Capital Imp $138,347.38, Contingency $35,564.04, Checks out $650.56, Checking $1,193.96. Motion by Russell to accept the treasurers report and seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried.
New Business letters to residents-Daniel Nelson explained about the rocks on the culvert on the cul-de-sac where he lived, stated he keeps the snow away from the culvert and that it is s necessity for his land to keep the water from running also. Board thank him for appearing. Emails from residents on Bishop giving permission for the township to trim back over hanging branches. One resident was present from Bishop and also gave her permission. Trimming to be done in the fall.
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Sean Dunn- Questioned by the board on a unpaid culvert on his property, Sean explained the contractor picked up the culvert from the township and that he had paid him for the culvert . Clerk stated that this contractor in no longer in business, Steve stated that he was not aware of all the facts in this instance, board spoke too Brian that at no time are any culverts to leave the township property with out payment. Board thanked Sean for appearing.
Brian Larson- Board asked Brian if they could trim the brush that is in the township right-of-way in conjunction with his property, Brian stated that it was ok with him just to not go onto his property also the board should look at a culvert placed to direct water from his property as he feels that it is not doing its job. Board thanked Mr. Larson for appearing.
Bituminous coring quotes for 127th paving.
Braun Intertec submitted a quote for monitoring of 127th paving for a cost of $4800.00.
This quote was itemized and explained what would be done, Board also received a quote from Independent testing but their proposal was at a hourly rate.
Heath made a motion to hire Braun to monitor the
Larry Morris from up the Creek Bar appeared before the board for his liquor license renew, No complaints have come to the township from this business, Heath made a motion to approve the renew of the liquor license for Up-the Creek Bar Doug seconded all in favor motion carried.Mr. Morris paid his renewal fee to the treasurer.
John gave a up date on the proposed charter school and the difficulties that this proposal has had to deal with. John spoke of options if this program should fail and maybe how the township could turn this program into something the township in the future could use.
Employee Manual, Doug went over the revised manual from attorney Ronda Pagel, sick time was addressed, and a possible new health insurance policy for full time employees be looked at, a representative from a insurance company Doug contacted will present a proposal at the July meeting.
Planning and Zoning procedure manual, Heath questioned term limits for board members, also chair and vice-chair term limits and election of these positions. It was decided that at the January meeting when the new supervisor board members are sworn in this also would be the time the Planning and Zoning chair and Vic-chair would be chosen. A motion was made to allow a payment to Bill Langenbacher for time spent on the P&Z manual for $200.00 by Doug and seconded by Heath all in favor motion carried.
Steve made a motion that the chairman of planning and zoning vote on recommendations during the meeting this was seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.
Wages for the Deputy Clerk and Treasurer, Doug made a motion to pay the deputy clerk and treasurer $12.00 hr , this was seconded by Heath all in favor motion carried.
Steve will look into the costs for a proposed reader sign and how this would benefit the township residents, he will give his report at the July regular meeting.
Maintenance report-Brian stated that
John asked about Barton ave proposed road repaving and how would the board like to proceed on this project, this was tabled till the July regular meeting. Steve made a motion to accept the maintenance report and Heath seconded all in favor motion carried.
Russell spoke of his concerns about some of the equipment being left outside for security reasons. The board replied that they saw no problems.
Motion to adjourn by Doug and seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried
Sincerely
Sandy Forsman
Clerk