The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held January 28, 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 and Bruce Johnson, and Clerk Shirley Hulinsky. Supervisor Joe Muellner and Treasurer Pam Throener were absent. Also present were Erv Herdering and Richard Sieben.
The minutes from the regular meeting of December 30, 2024 were approved on a motion by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
For correspondence the township received notice of paving service ad, low-rate loan offer for septic upgrades, December tax settlement, and more township election details.
With the new year the clerk handed out a calendar and posted yearly meeting schedule.
A motion was moved by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 6765 through 6775 totaling $3,701.76. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Richard Sieben presented a project plan from Todd County Soil and Water Conservation District for a wet land bank on his property. A supervisor reviewed in person and thought the plan looked good. Sup. Johnson moved a motion to approve and Sup. Berscheit seconded the motion. Motion approved and Richard Sieben will move the project on with the county.
The clerk applied for a Boost Grant from Sourcewell for skid steer attachment to help clear downed trees on roads. Burnhamville Township was awarded the $2,000 grant to help purchase the attachment. The clerk also was informed we received the weed grant from the State of Minnesota to purchase spray, equipment and educational materials to help control specific noxious weeds.
Township offices election and annual meeting is March 11. Sup. Berscheit moved a motion to appoint Brenda Schwanke, Janice Lind and Bonnie Alsleben as election judges with Shirley Hulinsky as alternate. Absentee ballot board will be Shirley Hulinsky, Janice Lind and Brenda Schwanke. Motion was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.
In the road report the roads are generally in good condition. Contractor and supervisors will monitor road conditions.
The annual weed inspection report due to the county was discussed and completed by the board. The clerk will send to the county ag inspector.
The Treasurer’s report shows balance of $85,264.86. Report approved on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and second by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Johnson. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7 pm in the Burtrum Community Center. The books of the clerk and treasurer will be audited at the next meeting.
Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk
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