The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held August 25, 2026 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, Joe Muellner and Bruce Johnson; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky and Treasurer Pam Throener. Brittany Jordan and Erv Herdering were also present.
The minutes from the regular meeting of July 28, 2026 were approved on a motion by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
For correspondence the township received letters Todd County Planning and Zoning for amendments to county ordinances and clarification of clean-up day appliance/electronics bill.
A motion was moved by Sup. Berscheit to pay all claims numbered 7057 through 7078 totaling $11,453.07. Sup. Muellner seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Brittany Jordan was present to get approval for a gambling permit for Swanville Innovative Schools Project. An event will be held October 31, 2026 at Shattock’s Hub Supper Club to raise funds for extra teacher projects in the classrooms. Sup. Johnson moved a motion to approve the gambling permit and Sup. Muellner seconded the motion. Motion passed. Chair Berscheit signed the permit and it will again be sent to the county.
In the road report the contractor tried opening the culvert on 150th St. from both sides, but still partially blocked. He also cleanout out culvert by Buck Lake again and put grid on end of culvert to deter beavers. Supervisor will contact beaver trapper. Flicker Road has been very rough in this dry weather. Contractor will add more gravel after Labor Day so he can spray dust control sooner next year. Bass Lake boating access has wash outs. Contractor will try to grade again and add crushed tar to hold gravel in place.
The supervisors have been doing inspections of noxious weeds. Some landowners have not sprayed their thistles. Supervisors will keep talking to residents and landowners to control weeds better.
Swanville Rural Fire Association held its annual meeting with townships. To better cover bills they voted to raise the total assessment.
New signs have been put up to replace the stolen signs.
The board discussed rates to charge when renting brush mower. They agreed to change rate to $150 per hour for mower use.
The Treasurer’s report shows balance of $76,886.57. Berscheit moved a motion to approve treasurer’s report. Motion was seconded by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed.
The state primary election held on August 11, 2026 had a good turnout of 180 voters in person for this township.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Johnson. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7 pm in the Burtrum Community Center.
Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk
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