These are unapproved minutes.
Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited.
Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus & Mike Rohe.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ron asked to have Mark Erdmann added to the agenda. Ron made the motion to accept the agenda as amended. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the November 7, 2016 minutes to the board. Mike made the motion to accept the minutes, Ray made the second. Minutes approved.
Mark Erdmann – along with his representative presented a petition to the Township requesting a vacation of a portion of the property known as the swimming beach. The request was followed with a request to hold the public hearing on the 6th day of March 2017, giving enough time to notify the DNR as this property abuts the lake.
Motion was made by Mike with a 2nd by Ray to accept the petition. All in favor. Motion carried. Mike then made a motion to hold the public hearing on March 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for November. Claims list included 14 claims 2993-3006 for a total of $9,108.49. This included costs for election judges for the general election. Ray made the motion to approve the claims; Mike made the second, Motion carried unanimously. Mail included advertising and a letter from P & Z. Ron reported on the P& Z meeting he attended. Several changes were made in the wording and distance requirements, all can be viewed on the County website. Ray made the motion to let the CD renew at CMCU. Mike made the second, Motion carried. Discussion began as to whether or not to take out a new CD this year. Mike made the motion to put $50,000. into a R&B CD for this year. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Discussion was had about the January Township meeting. Mike made a motion to move the meeting date to January 9, 2017. Ray made the second, Motion carried.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported that he was not happy with the brush cutting that was done and that next time the Township should have something in writing before the work begins. At least one of the supervisors must approve the work before payment is made. Ray also shared a letter from the State of MN about a second driveway for a property owner and stated that it would have to be at the property owners’ expense and that he would need to contact the state.
Additional agenda items: Mike attended the Fire board meeting on November 22, 2016. He reported that the Township had a high amount of rescue calls which could be related to more older residents and more permanent residents on the lakes.
Mary Ann reported on the Fall Township Conference that was held in St. Cloud. Lots of new information and discussions about rural broadband.
Public Comment: None.
Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer