The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held August 27, 2024 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. Also present were Britteny Jordan, Arlou Ness, Dennis Ness, Lynn Bartuska, Ron Bartuska, Gerald Lemke, Lorna Lemke, Daniel Kough, Gary Opatz, Carol Herdering, B. Sile, Braney Ulinkile.
The minutes from the regular meeting of July 31, 2024 were approved on a motion by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
For correspondence the township received Todd County Planning and Zoning ordinance survey, questions on the old house on Long Lake and a thank you for improving cul-de-sac area on Flicker Trail.
A motion was moved by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 6673, 6681 through 6699 (void 6694) totaling $9,621.43. Sup. Muellner seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The old house that was moved in on Long Lake, but has not been improved is concerning to neighbors. The clerk discussed issue with attorney and since this township does not do Planning and Zoning it is up to the county to enforce the rules. Todd County Assistant Attorney Chris Bergman is handling the case. The owner is waiting for sentencing for being convicted of not improving the house. Neighbors want to see the house greatly improved such as foundation, electricity installed and exterior updated. Township attorney suggested it would have to be an extreme hazard for the township to remove the house and it would be at great expense. Township attorney suggested neighbors should keep asking county attorney to follow up on this.
Clerk sent a survey letter to listed owners of each parcel on Dunlin Road describing the five improvement options and estimate prices then asking which option they would prefer. The results of the survey letters will be discussed at the next meeting. The board wants to do this right and we will be getting estimates this year as any project will need to go out for bids and plan on following up on project next year after board discussed survey results. Neighbors noticed that hill by Hollermann’s driveway is washing out again. Contractor will check on it.
The board discussed Todd County Planning and Zoning Cannabis ordinance options at this time. Sup. Berscheit moved a motion to delegate Burnhamville Township Cannabis Business Registration authority to Todd County. Motion was seconded by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed.
A representative from Swanville School was present to request a one-day gambling permit for a Cancer Fundraiser Raffle for Janet Barthel on November 2 at The Hub. Motion to approve request was moved by Sup. Johnson and seconded by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed. Permit will move on to Todd County for more approval.
With several storms this year requiring supervisors to cut trees off roads Sup. Berscheit moved a motion to purchase a chainsaw and all necessary supplies for each supervisor. Motion was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. Also, the skid steer trailer has been used more with road repairs this year and the jack is failing. Sup. Mueller moved a motion for board to purchase a hydraulic jack for trailer. Motion was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.
The board will seek grants from Sourcewell to help pay for some of this and possibly a grapple attachment and necessary supplies for cleaning up trees and removing brush in ditches.
Annual weed inspections are going well with a lot of owners following up by taking care of problem weeds.
After doing another round of ditch mowing where necessary Mike noticed problem areas he cannot reach safely. He would like to rent a tractor boom mower for a week for supervisors to clean up bad areas in ditches. After discussion Sup. Berscheit moved a motion to rent tractor boom mower. Sup. Muellner seconded the motion. Motion passed. Will rent in October.
The Treasurer’s report shows balance of $71,871.43. Report approved on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and second by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.
The state primary election had 66 voters come in to vote.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Muellner. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.
Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk
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