Regular meeting of the Silver Creek Township Board

May 20^th, 2008

7 P.M.

Unapproved

In attendance for the board, John Jones , Heath Gillham, Jim Kloster, Russell Nelson, Steve Langanki, Clerk Sandy Forsman Treasurer Lenore Johnson, Maintenance Brian Opatz,

John called the meeting to order.

Pledge was recited.

Open form for citizen comments- Brian Larson asked to speak. Mr. Larson spoke of the condition of his road on Endicott avenue and the need for some type of enforcement either by signage or sheriff to get the truckers when leaving the truck stop to stop at the stop signs before proceeding on to 148^th or county road 8. It has been noted that they ignore the stop signs and are just going right through . This is a hazard and a accident waiting to happen. Mr. Larsons son Jake also confirmed what his fathers concerns were.

The board thanked Mr. Larson and stated that starting in July the township will have addition sheriff coverage and this problem would be addressed.

Review and approve of the agenda- Jim made a motion to approve the agenda with any, additions as needed and Heath seconded all in favor motion carried.

Consent agenda- Minutes of April 15^th, 2008, Jim made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

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

Clerks report- Jim made a motion to accept the clerks report and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

Audit of claims- Ck # 6166 to Gloria Dorf for $271.66, Ck # 6151 to Dust Control for $29, 259.50, Ck # 6181 Jake Marquette for $127.52. Motion by Jim to accept the audit of claims and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.

Treasurers Report-deposited $743.40 for recycling from county and $4221.50 from clean up day. Both to Revenue.

To deposit to revenue $46.00- R&B $1,598.77- Bldg $120.00.

Funds- Revenue $114,931.31, R&B $122,728.53 total available funds $237,659.84

Fire Fund $5,106.84, Building $2,973.94, Capital Imp. $45,441.51, Contingency $17,964.84, Checking $742.89 , Checks out $6,892.48.

Motion to approve the treasurers report by Russell and seconded by Jim all in favor motion carried.

New Business, Discussion on replacement members for the planning and zoning board. Notices placed on web site and in the Maple Lake Messenger to have applications received at the June P&Z meeting.

Concerns on the property on Cushing ave. Clean up in process, John observed.

Larry Moores appeared to pay for liquor license and renew for the Up The Creek Bar and Grill. Board signed application. Motion by Jim to renew again for one year and seconded by Heath all in favor motion carried.

Jeff Olson appeared for his renew license for the Olson Camp Ground beer license. No complaints had been received . Paper work in the mail and will forward to county when received. Motion by Jim to renew for one year and seconded by Heath all in favor motion carried.

Maintenance report- John read- Brian met with Loren Foster and will cut down his hill about 6 inches to make the view from his driveway more visible on 120^th st. Signs have been placed on 120^th. Started to haul gravel and have started to apply the chloride to the roads. Met with persons who will be monitoring the wet lands on Eagle lake , working with soil and water on the problems with this wetland area. Motion made by Jim to accept the maintenance report and seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried.

A resident appeared before the board in reference to a letter he received from the township on the basketball hoops that were in the township right-of-way. He asked that a member of the board or maintenance come out to his property and indicate where the right of way is. Brian stated that he would indicate and mark the right-of-way for him.

John asked the board if there would be a problem to have the clerk get a quote on security cameras for the outside of the building. The board found no problem.

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

Sincerely

Sandy forsman Clerk