The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held August 26, 2025 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 and Joe Muellner; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; and Treasurer Pam Throener. Also present was Carol Herdering.
The minutes from the regular meeting of July 29, 2025 were approved on a motion by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
For correspondence the township received notices from Swanville Rural Fire Association for annual meeting August 26, notice of additional Chair training, partial payment from weed grant and additional grant information from Sourcewell.
A motion was moved by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 6873 through 6886 totaling $6,249.78. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
A resident was concerned about the speed of cars around Pillsbury Beach and after viewing, board noted that there were no speed zone signs. The area of Pillsbury would qualify as a rural residential district. Sup. Berscheit moved a motion to approve Resolution #2025-01 designating 331st Ave. south of County 12 to Flicker Road a 35 M.P.H. speed zone. Sup. Muellner seconded the motion. Resolution was passed. Clerk will register resolution with the county. The board noted that putting up signs may not help, but it is now the law.
A resident of Emerson Trail called to comment on run off from Emerald Drive goes onto resident’s lawn and drainage area. Supervisor Berscheit viewed the area and noted that Emerald Drive needs to be reshaped. He will meet with contractor in the area to show where road should be.
To improve the safety of viewing on roads Sup. Johnson moved a motion to rent a tractor and power mower for week of October 13-19 to do additional brush trimming along township roads. Motion was seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
A representative from Sourcewell met with two town board members to discuss grant options. After learning about several kinds of grants available the board discussed and decided to apply for two grants. Clerk will apply for a Boost Grant for computer/office supplies and a different jack for trailer and also apply for a 75-25% Match Fund Grant for Equipment.
In the road report contractor did more ditch mowing in bad spots and will wait until late September to cut before snow fall. Contractor will continue blading roads as needed.
The Treasurer’s report shows balance of $51,173.47. Report approved on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and second by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Johnson. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.
Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk
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