The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held September 24, 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; and Clerk Shirley Hulinsky. Treasurer Pam Throener was absent. Also present were Gary and Jordie Opatz, and Erv Herdering.
The minutes from the regular meeting of August 27, 2024 were approved on a motion by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed.
For correspondence the township received Todd County Planning and Zoning Cannabis ordinance meeting notice, weed grant application notice, Sytek expanding fiber broadband service in the area, Todd County Hazard Mitigation questionnaire notice, Todd County broadband meeting notice, and the Swanville Rural Fire Association contract. The board requested clerk to apply for weed grant again.
A motion was moved by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 6700 through 6714 (void 6703) totaling $40,437.44. Sup. Muellner seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Todd County is hosting three meetings at the Browerville Community Center concerning broadband internet availability in Todd County. One of the local providers, Sytek is featured in the first meeting and another local provider is presenting in November. Sytek contacted Burnhamville Township with information about their expansion along State 28 and around Moose Lake. Interested residents can contact Sytek or township clerk for more information.
Clerk sent survey letters to 43 listed owners of the 55 parcels on Dunlin Road describing the five improvement options and estimate prices, then asking which option they would prefer. We received 38 letters back with 47 responses. The results of the survey letters were reviewed and any written comments were read aloud. Eighty-five percent of the land owners responded and 62% of those were in favor of just doing yearly dust control, 28% favored recycled asphalt, 4% favored 3 inch tar, 3% favored 3.5 inch tar and 3% favored 3.5 inch tar with curb and gutter in areas. The supervisors stated that they agreed with the results and will continue yearly dust control. The board will discuss possible paying for the dust control next year. There were comments on wider dust control spraying. Resident commented that recycled asphalt should have been discussed more in letter. The hill on Dunlin Road with recycled asphalt needs fixing.
With the General Election coming on November 5 Sup. Berscheit motioned to appoint Bonnie Alsleben, Mike Holmgren, Shirley Hulinsky (HJ), Pam Throener, Brenda Schwanke, Chuck Macy, Janice Lind as election judges. Motion was seconded by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed.
Sup. Johnson gave a summary from the Swanville Fire meeting last month stating not much changed. Sup. Muellner moved a motion to accept the Swanville Rural Fire Association as presented. Motion was seconded by Sup Berscheit. Motion passed.
Todd County Planning and Zoning is having a meeting on Cannabis ordinance options October 1. Todd County is also looking for public input on Hazard Mitigation plans. The public is invited to contact Micheal Wisniewski at Todd County Emergency Management.
Sup. Berscheit rented tractor boom mower for third week of October, but is waiting for conformation.
The Treasurer’s report shows balance of $61,900.01. Report approved on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and second by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Muellner. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7 pm in the Burtrum Community Center.
Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk
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