REGULAR MEETING OF THE SUPERVISOR BOARD

MARCH 16^TH, 2010

7 P.M.

UNAPPROVED

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

Meeting was called to order by Chairman John Jones.

Pledge was recited.

Open form for citizen comments-Joni from the New River Hospital presented a March update on the events and status of the Hospital. Board thanked her for the information.

Review and approval of the agenda-Doug made a motion to approve the agenda with the additions to old business Steve seconded all in favor motion carried.

Consent agenda February 16^th minutes to be tabled till Aprils meeting, Clerks report, Steve 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- Wright County Auditor $3986.66 ck # 10354, Birchem $58.50 Ck # 10360, Kathy Kuyava $55.00 Ck # 10351, Motion by Doug to accept the audit of claims and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.

Treasurers report- Received a check for town road monies for $28,385.85 which went into road and bridge. To deposit to Revenue $60.00.

Final totals Revenue $129,882.03, Road and Bridge $370,391.08 for a total of available money $500,272.11. Funds are Fire $19,081.53, Building $220.59, Capital Imp. $138,226.72, Contingency $35,550.75, Playground $ 1,000.28, Checks out $7,372.71, Checking $376.28. Motion to approve the Treasurers report by Doug and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.

New Business the gravel quotes, Russell made a motion to untable last months gravel quotes there was no second motion not carried. Because of the minutes stating in January that Steve made a motion to get gravel quotes and Heath seconded was in error the gravel quotes will again be reviewed in April after the minutes have been corrected and approved.

John gave a up date on the Cap X 20/20 power line and how the meeting was presented to those attending and the proposed route to be along the county road 75 rail road tracks .

Dog Ordinance with Heath not present it was not discussed.

Dust Coating quote, Motion made by Russell to accept the quote of 69 cents per gallon for Magnesium chloride for the township roads, Doug seconded all in favor motion carried.

All Bright Signs Representative Kelly presented a proposal for a electronic message center for the township facing the road for a constant information message to the residents on the activities in the township. Kelly suggested some cost saving things to bring the cost down that the board could do. The board reviewed the costs and thanked Kelly for coming and will contact him when a decision is made on this.

Maple Lake Fire contract, John stated to the board the cost is the same $55.00 per parcel , the contract is for one year from May 2010 to April 2011. Doug made a motion to Accept and sign the contract and Steve seconded all in favor motion carried.

Olson Camp Ground CUP review, Mr. Olson did not appear. Tabled till the April Meeting.

The Planning and Zoning Manual review, since Bill as of today had not given the board the revisions the board this could not be discussed.

Letter from Monticello Township- Doug stated that a letter should be send to Monticello Township thanking them for alerting the board to concerns that may or may not effect Silver Creek on the committee being formed to serve on the subject of a legal status education to help guide the hospital board on the road to a decision as to where the hospital should be in the future as to ownership and it effect on those districts involved. Clerk to send the letter.

Steve made a motion to have the new tractor cost taken from Road and Bridge because the contingency fund was set up to take care of major repairs not for purchase of machinery. John seconded all in favor motion carried.

John spoke of purchasing trees from the soil and water department for .95 cents each and asked for a motion of limited to be spent for the trees. Doug made a motion to not spend more then $300.00 on the trees Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

Steve spoke of the difficulties for those business that do septic pumping when the road restrictions on and suggested that maybe a form be filled out by the business owner that would give him permission from the township to travel our roads when the need arises, John stated that he would also talk to the sheriff department on this. Brian also stated that as the township maintenance supervisor he could also give permission. Doug made a motion to have a temporary permit form put together Steve seconded all in favor motion carried.

Maintenance report-Brian asked about getting bids for paving on 127^th. St. . Steve made a motion to advertise for paving on 127^th, Doug seconded and added that these bids were to be opened at a public meeting the 20^th of April at 6 P.M. all in favor motion carried. Heath asked how the bids will be advertised, Brian stated in the construction bulletin and the maple lake paper. Russell stated that this should be subject to the boards rejection Brian stated that this was included in the advertising.

Question on overtime on construction and gravel hauling, Doug stated that this is to the boards discretion, Brian explained on how the gravel is placed on the road and how he or Mel follow and dispense the gravel on the road and the time it takes to get the job done.

Doug made a motion to have Ronda Pagel attend the employee review meeting at 5 P.M March 23, 2010., Heath seconded all in favor motion carried.

Steve spoke on the removal of the tree on Barton Ave, suggest that maybe after it is cut down the stump could be ground. Steve asked that the clerk contact the township association on how the insurance covers liability for this tree removal depending on the way its removed by a private tree remover on by a board member.

Motion by Steve to accept the maintenance report and seconded by Russell all in favor motion carried.

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

Sincerely

Sandy Forsman Clerk