Regular Meeting Silver Creek Township Board

June 16th, 2009

Unapproved

 

 

 

 

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- Jackie Moores from Up-The Creek Bar in Silver Creek spoke about a problem with semi trucks blocking the street and driveways in Silver Creek. These trucks are doing business with Midwest Auto. Could any thing be done with this problem. Heath spoke that this is a Wright County Sheriff issue and to contact them.

 

Review and Approval of the Agenda- Doug asked that a discussion be held on the turn arounds.And the drainage pond by Merit drywall. Also the employee hand book for review to the township lawyer. Motion by Doug to accept the agenda with the additions, Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Consent agenda items- Minutes of May 19th. Russell made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Doug seconded all in favor motion carried. Heath asked if a letter sent to a resident on Brice about the turn around had a response? John stated that he talked to him about the proposal of the township to abandon this turn around and that there would be further discussion at the board meeting.

 

Clerks report, Clerk read report, Doug made a motion to accept the clerks report and Russell 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- Ck # 6772 Napa Auto $18.13, Ck # 6582 Kathy Lesicka $ 140.00, Ck # 6573 Amerpride $ 161.68. Motion by Doug to accept the Audit of Claims and Steve Seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Treasurers report- To deposit to Revenue $567.37 to Road and Bridge $2181.63.

Final totals from treasurers written report Revenue $92,468.90, Road and Bridge $173,790.72 for a total of $266,259.62.

In funds Fire $9,806.49, Building $618.87, Capital Imp. $44,146.03, Contingency $25,520.32, Ck out $3,137.15, Checking $364.27. Motion by Russell to approve the treasurers report and seconded by Heath all in favor motion carried.

 

New Business –Up the Creek Bar Liquor license renew. As there have not been any complaints on this business Doug made a motion to renew their/  liquor license and Heath seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

 John talked about possible funds that could be available for the playground proposed in Silver Creek. These funds are not from the resident tax dollars but from rentals and other things . Just a heads up to the board of possibilities.

Pay to Maintenance for attending board meetings Brian was asked by the board about what would be acceptable to him for attending the board meetings. The clerk is paid hourly would he be ok with a two hour minimum hourly wage?  Motion by Heath to have the maintenance supervisor be paid for attending board meetings retro active from January 1st 2009, Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Old Business- Cold storage for maintenance equipment. Discussion on liability of storage of equipment off of township property, Doug stated a letter from the owner of the building to state terms of storage would be wise. Board decided to continue discussion in the maintenance building for further options.

Doug gave the clerk a copy of the proposed new employee hand book and requested her to have the township lawyer review the document.

Brian was asked if the Merit Dry Wall holding pond was effected by water drainage from the township culverts or ditches? Brian stated that unless water is running up hill that there should be no problem but he will inspect the area in question.

 

Maintenance Report-The roads that were designated were chloride and the private citizens that paid for chloride were done also. 68,000 gallons were used this year. A resident on Fillmore refuses to pay for her chloride and would like the board to  and contact her about this. Board asked the clerk to contact the resident to attend the next board meeting. We finished graveling till we ran out of material and hauled 9600 yards that was spread out.

The pile of rocks in back is for the seal coating project. This is to be done after the 4th of July. I attended the soil and water meeting on identifying wild parsnip, as of now I have only seen it on 120th and County road 7. The Soil and Water will pay for the spray but not the labor. Motion by Heath to accept the maintenance report and seconded by Doug all in favor motion carried.

 

Commissioner Rose Thelen appeared before the board with up dates on the continuing Corinna Township struggle with the county. Rose stated that the ruling favored Corinna and Wright County plans to appeal. She also talked about the purchase of the YMCA land in Monticello, so far 300 acres have been purchased with donations from the state lottery and other funds. Board thanked Rose for attending.

 

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

 

Sincerely

Sandy Forsman

Clerk