REGULAR MEETING

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2009

UNAPPROVED

 

 

 

John called the meeting to order.

 

Pledge was recited.

 

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

 

Open form for citizen comments. None

 

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

 

Consent agenda- Minutes of August 18th, 2009 Doug made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

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

Disbursements, Doug asked if Brians limit of $2,500.00 is a one time expense a year or a item limit which would mean that he could spend up to $30,000.00 a year if needed? To be continued next regular meeting for discussion. Steve asked if Brian could have done the excavating work on Elder Ave. Himself instead having the Schmidt Brothers do it.? Would our insurance cover excavating? Board asked clerk to contact the township insurance for information and report back at next regular meeting. Motion to accept the disbursements by Russell and seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried.

 

Audit of Claims- Ck # 10162 Pera $1092.74, Ck # 10105 Schmidt Brothers $3,291.25, Ck # 10111 McLeod $ 8.96. Doug made a motion to accept the audit of claims and Russell seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Treasurers Report-To deposit Building fund $150.00, Revenue $50.00 R&B $8,040.00

IN accounts Revenue $131,459.19, R&B $315,553.39 Total Monies available $447,012.58

IN funds Fire $15,742.91, Building $338.71, Capital Imp $93,638.33, Contingency $25,530.40, Checks Out $308.97, Checking $378.07, Playground $1000.04. Motion to accept the treasurers report by Doug and seconded by Steve all in favor motion carried.

 

New Business- Dan Anselment from the Wright County Sheriff Dept appeared before the board with a report on activity in the county and the township. Dan explained what the difference between a Contracted car and a dedicated patrol car. A contracted car covers various assigned areas where a dedicated car is assigned to a certain area for a specified time as in Silver Creek Township. He stated that the night life seems to have taken a turn for the better and not as active this year compared to previous years. DWI’S down as well as burglary’s  .  Residents in attendance asked if any thing can be done about trucks at the Hasty Truck Stop that run the stop sign facing county road 8? Dan answered that the patrol cars will try to look for this when in the area. Board thanked Dan for his report.

 

Kim Johnson from Dust coating asked to speak. She thanked the township for using her company product for dust control on our roads. John asked if all the townships got together and bought dust control together if a better rate could be given. Kim stated a few cents could be given but that we were already getting a good rate. Doug asked when the township is doing dust control if residents not on the dust control list would like to have dust control applied to their road can they have the same rate as the township if they pay up front and at the time the township is doing its dust control . Kim state yes.  Board thanked Kim for her information.

 

Barton Avenue proposed road project- John spoke to the residents attending from Barton Avenue about the proposed work including right of way clearing of trees. Resident Diane Salliotte spoke of her concern for some trees that are in the right-of –way and could the township save these trees and replant them. Doug stated that the township can not set a precedent in this matter if she wished to save these trees she would have to do this at her expense. Stan Hultberg asked when this project will begin Doug stated that with permits and such maybe not till spring. Jerry Kindgren asked if the wet land will be disturbed and his concerns that this road project will eliminate the local horse owners ability to ride on dirt roads. John stated that this road project will have no assessments to the residents and that this road will have better visibility and the blind spots would be eliminated for those that use the road. Mr. Kindgren asked how this road was judged to be blacktopped? Doug stated that a road traffic count is taken to determine the high traffic roads and Barton is one of these. Russell stated that the North side of the freeway has not had much blacktopping as yet and Barton Avenue was determined by the board to be blacktopped  next. John explained that the board will work to satisfy the land owners in respect to field access and driveways entrances. Gary Hogland asked how wide the tar will be John stated 24 feet of tar and two foot shoulders.  Notices to residents will be mailed as further developments come about on this project. Culverts under driveways will be placed only if requested. Possible guard rails could be placed in need areas as yet to be determined.

 

Discussion on a proposed meeting with Dean Johnson of Resource Strategies, Johann Massmann asked to speak, Johann felt that he had no problem in having Mr. Johnson come to a special meeting for a few hours of discussion and information but he felt that the county has information that tax payers have paid for on subjects that Mr. Johnson may or may not have and the board should utilize this. Board agreed.

Board set a special meeting date to meet with Mr. Johnson October 19th, 7: P.M. To be posted.

 

Acceptance of Kathy Lesicka resignation, Doug made a motion to Accept and Steve seconded all in favor motion carried. Board asked clerk to post a notice for the vacancy in Planning and Zoning.

 

Discussion on the Townships direction, education, Planning and Zoning Board, and future of where the township will be in five, ten years. This to be discussed at the special meeting on the 19th of October.

 

Road tour date set for October 16th 8 P.M.

 

Maintenance report-  John gave the report. Doug questioned the detail of the report and stated for 160 hours of work he felt that not enough detail was given. Residents Johann Massmann and Willard Johnson both stated their opinion that Brian was hired for road work not paper work. Clerk Sandy Forsman asked to speak, she stated that she understood the necessity of detail but also remained the board that Brian has 66 miles of road more then many townships in our area and that she would work with him to give a better detail of his monthly activity.

 

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

 

 

Sincerely

Sandy Forsman

Clerk