The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held February 25, 2020 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Bruce Johnson, Mike Berscheit, Joe Muellner; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; and Treasurer Pam Throener. Also present was Erv Herdering.
The minutes from the regular meeting of January 28, 2020 were approved as presented on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.
For correspondence the township board members received letters concerning purchasing signs, spring short course training, and a phone call about a census meeting.
A motion was made by Sup. Johnson to pay all bills numbered 5874 through 5886: Rev. $812.86; R & B $7,861.68, F $1,796.25. Sup. Berscheit seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The board heard an update from the Long Prairie annual fire department meeting. Rates will be going up some due to budget constraints.
With two elections coming up in March the board will set up voting booths on Monday at 3:30 in preparation for the presidential primary on March 3 and township election on March 10.
After a board member viewed the area, Sup. Johnson made a motion to approve the access permit for Fitland Loop. Motion was seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
In the road report the contractor is plowing and sanding as necessary. The supervisors and contractor will watch for frost heaves. Dust control estimate will be about the same as before.
Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $68,443.95. Treasurer’s report was approved by Sup. Berscheit and seconded by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed.
The supervisors proceeded to audit the books of the clerk and treasurer. There was one discrepancy. Clerk will review check.
A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. The township annual meeting and election will be March 10. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.
Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk
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