Burnhamville Township February 28, 2017

These are unapproved minutes.
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville Township was held at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Mike Berscheit, Sup. Louis Thompson and Bruce Johnson; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; Treasurer Pam Throener. Others present: Ron Schmidt, Rick Baum, Blake Schmidt and Erv Herdering.
The minutes from the regular meeting of January 31, 2017 were approved as presented on a motion by Sup .Johnson. Motion was seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
For correspondence the township board members received letters from Central Applicators about brush cutting, Todd County Feedlot meeting, U.S. Census, bridge inspection letter, District 8 bus to the capitol, and Todd County Township Assoc. officer meeting April 13.
A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 5381 through 5391: Rev. $1,536.19; R & B $2,730.69. Sup. Thompson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Forest Lane was discussed. A supervisor met with some landowners and the DNR on that road. There may be a grant to help pay the cost of improving the first part of the road. DNR will start the paper work and a supervisor will talk with the county engineer. This will be separate from the farther part of the road where most of the houses and cabins are. The DNR will not offer to help pay for the farther part of the road. They discussed the turn around, trimming trees and the quality of the class 5 gravel. The DNR is open to allowing an easement for the turn around. The board will give them a road petition form. There is concern about the culvert by lots 11 and 12.
For the March 14, township election the board will set up booths at 4 p.m. that day.
Clean up date was set as May 20, 2017 so it will be between fishing opener and Memorial Day week end.
In the road report the contractor may work on road grading as weather allows. Dust control, gravel and blading bids will be discussed at next meeting.
Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $96,205.90. Gas tax money and property taxes were received. Treasurer’s report was approved by Sup. Berscheit and seconded by Sup. Thompson. Motion passed.
Because of a board member conflict the March regular meeting will be held on Monday, March 27, 2017 on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.
The board proceeded to audit the books of the clerk and treasurer.
A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Next regular meeting will be on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.
Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk