Burnhamville Township May 29, 2018

The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville Township was held May 29, 2018 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; Treasurer Pam Throener. Hank Wilhelm, Bonnie Kuehne and Erv Herdering were also present.
The minutes from the regular meeting of April 24, 2018 were approved as presented on a motion by Sup. Berscheit. Motion was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.
For correspondence the township board members received letters about Pillsbury bridge inspection, City of Swanville annexation approval, canoe path on Swan River starting at the beach, summer specialized training for board members, clerk and election judge trainings, and City of Swanville water discharge into Swan River.
A resident was there to complain about a large black hose blocking Ermine Drive road in the middle of May. He was wondering if someone had a permit to do this. The township did not give a permit to anyone to put a hose across any road. The township requests that anyone who is planning on putting anything across a road that would impede traffic contact the township officials first. They should have constructed a ramp over the hose to allow traffic to go through.
Another resident was there with several concerns. She said a duck pond was taken out along County Road 13 and was wondering how they could do this. This is a county soil and water concern and not the township. She was wondering why the DNR was not watching or regulating the fires in that area. The board told her that is a DNR issue. Now that the trees are cleared in that area residents are concerned about run off. Board advised her to have county soil and water make sure there is an adequate grass basin for runoff by that culvert. She had questions about township regulating dogs running loose. Township does not have any regulations controlling dogs. She was concerned about neighbors doing target shooting. Board advised her to follow DNR rules. She was requesting 30 mile per hour speed limit signs. After discussion of the effectiveness of speed limit signs, the board agreed to put up Pedestrian Crossing Signs. She asked if the road blading could be done earlier in the week so the week end traffic would not wear out the smooth road right away. The contractor said he could try.
A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 5578 through 5594: Rev. $2,252.14; R & B $23,819.17, Fire $9,458.50. Sup. Muellner seconded the motion. Motion passed.
City of Swanville had a public hearing on May 8 to discuss annexing more land from Burnhamville Township which includes a walking path. Township board is not in favor of the city taking more land from the township. The orderly annexation went through as of May 29, 2018.
In the road report the dust control spraying is mostly done. The annual road inspection report was reviewed. The 210th project will continue when contractor has time.
After reviewing the ditch mowing bids received Sup. Johnson made a motion to approve the bid from KB Specialties. Motion was seconded by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed with Sup. Berscheit abstaining.
The annual township clean-up day was well used on Saturday, May 19. Residents filled 3.5 dumpsters and the city and township will split the costs.
Supervisors will follow up on access permits to see if they are ready for top gravel.
Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $108,704.01. Treasurer’s report was approved by Sup. Berscheit and seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.
Supervisors will start weed inspections later in June.
A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.
Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk. Unofficial minutes.