Regular Meeting

Silver Creek Township Supervisors

November 17^th, 2009

Unapproved

In attendance, John Jones, Doug Schneider, Heath Gillham, Russell Nelson, Steve Langanki, Treasurer Lenore Johnson, Clerk Sandy Forsman, Maintenance Supervisor Brian Opatz.

John called the meeting to order.

Pledge was recited.

Open form for citizen comments- Joni from the New River hospital gave her report on the hospitals pre audit operations gain of 5.5 % Also noted to the board that she and the township clerk were working on a health fair for the residents in January of 2010. Details to be announced in the township December news letter. In addition to the annual hospice tree lighting December 6^th from 1-2:30 at the hospital.

Pastor Tim from the Silver Creek community church presented to the board a questionnaire and the progress on the plans for the future Silver Creek playground. The concerns were on the purchase of playground equipment which John stated the township can not be involved till the transfer of the property as advised by the township Lawyer Tim Young. Also the responsibility and liability for the moving of the building John again stated the boards position. The board understands the concerns but will again talk to the township lawyer.

Review and approve the agenda-Doug made a motion to approve the agenda and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

Consent agenda- Minutes of October 20^th, Doug made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Steve seconded all in favor motion carried.

Clerks report-Resolution to change the supervisors term in conjunction to the new township election time of November and even year dates. Board to table till the December meeting. Doug made a motion to accept the clerks report and Heath seconded all in favor motion carried.

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

Audit of claims-Check # 10179 Center Point Energy $200.00, Check # 10180 First Minn $1521.26, Check # 10182

Wright Hennepin Electric $175.00.

Motion to accept the audit of claims by Doug and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.

Treasurers report- Received a payment from the state of $16134.22 Divided this between Road and Bridge.

To deposit to Revenue $816.40 from the county for recycling, Road and Bridge $355.36.

Funds Revenue $113,103.28, Road and Bridge,$181,624.13 for a total of available $294,727.41.

Fire fund $15,744.21, Building $378.75, Capital Imp $93,661.42, Contingency $25,536.70, Playground $1000.12, Checks out $605.55, Checking $440.31.

Motion to approve the treasurers report by Doug and seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried.

New business- Quotes from Wright Recycling and West Central for the recycling contract. John opened them, Wright recycling quoted $2.85.

West Central quoted $2.50.

Board awarded the three year contract to West Central. By motion of Doug and Steve all in favor motion carried.

Jeff Bertrum from West Central was in attendance and presented to the board a contract for signature.

Rose Thelin was in attendance to speak of the possibility of the township hall being used for a site for lunch management, she stated that Catholic Charities may be interested and that the clerk should contact them. A assessment of residents may be needed to determine the need.. Doug made a motion to do a assessment of residents and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

Wind energy response form from the county- Discussion on what the equipment for the wind generators may pose as to noise . John signed the request with this concern .

Old business- Selection of a new Planning and Zoning Member. A secret by ballet was taken the vote tally was Dan Ness three Joni Pawelk two. Dan Ness election for the position. Clerk to notify.

Maintenance report- Brian spoke of the sign grant on street signs, Steve spoke on the cost and the need for caution that more investigation on what is needed for now or a year from now. Tabled till next year (2010) Heath made a motion to wait a year Steve seconded all in favor motion carried.

Brian spoke of the possibility of a purchase of a new tractor and mower he stated that a good deal could be gotten if purchased for 2010. Steve spoke that there is a need for discussion on this and this should be brought to the table at the budget meeting.

Date for the budget meeting set for January 11^th, 2010 at 6 P.M. Motion to accept the maintenance report by Russell and seconded by Doug all in favor motion carried.

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

Sincerely

Sandy Forsman Clerk