Burnhamville Township – April 24, 2012

Burnhamville Township
April 24, 2012
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville Township was held April 24, 2012 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Mike Berscheit, Bruce Johnson; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; and Treasurer Pam Throener. Sup. Louis Thompson was absent. Others present: Erv Herdering.
Sup. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2012 regular meeting. Motion seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 4622 through 4637: Rev. $951.84, R&B $5,712.91, Fire: $5,250.00. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The board reviewed the township road map as presented by the county. The supervisors noted changes and map will be sent back to the county.
The board heard updates from county wide officer meeting and commissioner’s listening session.
Sup. Johnson made a motion to keep the town board wages the same as last year and keep mileage at the IRS rate. Motion seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
Sup. Berscheit made a motion to set the gopher bounty at $1 per tail. Motion passed with a second by Sup. Johnson.
Township clean up day was discussed. Sup. Berscheit made a motion to keep prices the same except for some small appliances will be $5. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The road inspection list from April 13 was reviewed and accepted. The treatment of 184th St was discussed. Contractor suggested treating the road over several days. Also, the board recommended adding a curve ahead sign on 321st Ave south of the changed intersection.
Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $175,549.89 before tonight’s bills. It was noted that the fire fund is low and treasurer should transfer funds from revenue to the fire fund. Treasurer’s report accepted on a motion by Sup. Johnson and seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Next regular meeting will be on May 29, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.
These are unofficial minutes.
Shirley Hulinsky, Clerk