Regular Board Meeting

October 20th, 2009

7 P.M.

Unapproved

 

 

 

 

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

 

John called the meeting to order.

 

Pledge was recited.

 

Open form for citizen comments, Bryan Doyle from the hospital board asked to give a report on the hospital. He stated that the hospital was running at a 6.5% profit margined and that in 2010 the focus will be on service. Question was asked by the board if Otsego’s request to leave the hospital district was accepted. Bryan stated the request was denied. Board thanked Bryan for his information.

 

Review and approval of agenda, Russell made a motion to accept the agenda with any additions, Steve seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Consent agenda items, Clerks report Doug made a motion to accept the clerks Heath seconded all in favor motion carried.

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

Minutes of September 15th, 2009 Russell made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Doug seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Audit of claims, Ck # 10154 Kathy Kuyava $55.00, Ck # 10159 Dehmer $66.00, Ck # 10163 Nextel $ 101.77. Dough made a motion to accept the audit of claims and Steve seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Treasurers report- To be deposited $1374.27, In revenue $114,549.62, Road and Bridge $233,630.90 for a total of available money $ 348,180.52. Fire fund $1,5743.56, Building Fund $433.73, Capital Imp $93,649.87, Contingency $25,533.55, Playground $1,000.08, Cks out $4,616.81, Checking $377.87. Steve made a motion to accept the treasurers report and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Applicants for the position on Planning and Zoning Board- Two persons presented them selves to the board Joan Pawelk and Dan Ness. Joan gave a short presentation and presented to the board a résumé for consideration. Dan Ness stated that he would at a later date give to the clerk resume but also spoke of his qualifications as a resident. Board thanked both applicants and asked who ever was chosen if the other would agree to be a alternate, both agreed. At the November meeting a decision will be made and applicants notified.

 

Old Business- Board decided to post pone a fall road tour till spring.

 

Maintenance report- Board thanked Brian for his detailed report on his work schedule and asked if Mel could do the same. Brian stated that it would be done. Brian spoke of the wet land delineation on the Barton ave future project and how a culvert by the wet land needed to be changed. This to be looked at in the spring. Brian asked the board about the sign grant and if he should apply. Brian stated that Clearwater township would like to combine there signs with ours because they do not have enough to replace to qualify. Brian stated that he will send out a quote to various sign companies for cost. Doug made a statement to have Bryan apply for the grant and board agreed

Motion by Doug to accept the maintenance report heath seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Russell asked Brian about replacing or extending the culverts on Curtis, Brian stated that these could be reviewed but stated that he thought that it was to late now but the Spring would be a better time when we are doing road projects.

 

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

 

Sincerely

Sandy Forsman Clerk