Regular meeting of supervisors

October 21^st, 2008

7 P.M.

Unapproved

The meeting was called to order by chairman John Jones, in attendance supervisors, John Jones, Jim Kloster, Russell Nelson, Steve Langanki, Clerk Sandy Forsman, Treasurer Lenore Johnson, Maintenance Supervisor Brian Opatz.

Pledge was recited.

Open form for citizen comments.- Bob Esse asked about any information on the counties land use plan program? John stated that he was on the aggregate committee and did not have information on the counties progress in other areas but his committee has pin pointing the areas in the township that have aggregate deposits and identified the national resources in our township and other areas in Wright county.

Maurice Carlin asked to speak to the board on his appearance at the county on his request to improve the state of his property. Maurice stated that he was denied and felt that he did not have a fair hearing on his request. He felt that the county failed to see the potential improvements that his request would make. John stated that he would try to see if this can be reviewed again.

Review and approval of agenda-Motion by Jim to accept the agenda and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.

Consent agenda items.- Minutes of September 16^th, 2008, Steve made a motion to accept the minutes as written and seconded by Jim all in favor motion carried. Clerks report- Jim made a motion to accept the clerks report as written and seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried. Disbursements- Jim made a motion to accept the disbursements and Steve seconded all in favor motion carried.

Audit of claims- Ck # 6908 First Minn $2,364.51, Ck # 6914 Minn Expo $25.00, Ck # 6920 Cooperate Connection $105.00. Motion by Steve to accept the disbursements and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.

Treasurers report-Deposited to R&B $2008.00 and will deposit to Revenue $685.40, Balances to accounts are Revenue $119,524.69, Road and Bridge $ 46,764.46, for available money $166,289.15. In accounts Fire fund $10,813.28, Building $2,012.72, Capital Imp. $668.74, Contingency $15,485.35, Checks out $2,534.32, Checking $746.38. Motion by Jim to accept the treasurers report seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried.

New Business- Gary Rosenberg appeared before the board representing the Monticello Big Lake Ambulance service. Gary stated that a expansion of boundaries has been implemented along county road #8 and Maria State park for the ambulance service for a better response average time of 14.5 minutes. Johann Massmann asked Gary why this was not presented to the residents at a public meeting? Gary stated that it was not a issue that need to be brought before the residents.The board thanked Gary for appearing.

Buddhist Temple new driveway.- The board asked David Patch of Steelers Building Management what the Temple was requesting he stated it would be a 42 foot wide driveway that would Eliminate the present three driveways now in existence which would include a arch way. Brian the Maintenance Supervisor of Silver Creek Township stated that there could not be a encroachment of the right- of-way of the township when this driveway is placed. Steve made a motion to allow this new driveway and the removal of the existing three driveways and there be no encroachment on township right-of-way, this was seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.

Topics for the March meeting- Board decided to bring this discussion to the December 10^th, budget meeting.

Township Ordinances- In order for the ordinances that the township now has in existence be legally worded correctly for enforcement the board asked the clerk to check with the township lawyer for correctness and possible rewording.

Maintenance Report- Hauled in the salt and sand for this years use, will need to still get more granite for the winter. The contractor dug out the rest of the wet land for the Eagle Lake project this should make in compliance for the DNR. Steve and I put up the signs for the development by Lock Lake. Had a meeting with Mike of Clearwater Township on the cost sharing of seal coating and crack filling on Mississippi Oaks north of Hasty and he was willing to cost share on this will add this to the list of projects next Spring. Motion by Jim to accept the maintenance report and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.

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

Sincerely Sandy Forsman Clerk