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 beaver trapping and a tree on Arden Dr. added to the agenda. Mike made the motion to accept the agenda as amended. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the May 2, 2016 minutes to the board. Ray made the motion to accept the minutes as presented, Mike made the second. Minutes approved.
\Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for May. Claims list included 10 claims 2927-2936 for a total of $22,031.06. Mike made the motion to approve the claims; Ray made the second, Motion carried unanimously. Mail received included advertising, letters from land stewardship project, conservation MN, Association of Townships, State Demographers Office, P &Z and City of Grey Eagle on the well head protection project. Mike made a motion to renew the two CDs that are up for renewal. Ray made the second. Motion carried.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray felt that the asphalt over the culverts on 130th east and two on Brakken Rd. should be cut out and redone. The other supervisors agreed to have this done. A request was made to have the 30 mile speed signs put up that were approved at a previous board meeting. Ray will check with the County engineer on requirements for these. Two quotes were received for Township road ditch mowing, Ron chose to abstain from the vote due to conflict of interest. Ray made the motion to accept the bid from Leland Buchholz, stating that he did a good job last year. Mike made the second. Motion carried. The Board will prepare a map at the July meeting. Last month letters were sent to property owners along Breezy Drive to notify them of Brush and Tree trimming. No return calls were received. Ron contacted all the property owners along Boxelder Drive in person, this will be a huge project as not much work has been done on Boxelder in the past. Ron contacted several companies that do brush and tree trimming. He received three quotes and shared that information at the meeting. Ray made a motion to hire Carr’s Tree Service due to the fact that they are already cutting in the area, under the power lines. They have the equipment needed for this type of job and can get it done in a timely manner. Ron spoke with the property owner about the tree on Arden Drive, he will have it removed. Ron reported that 5 beavers were trapped.
Additional agenda items: Ron and Mary Ann will attend summer short courses in St. Cloud on June 20. Election training for judges will be on June 27. Due to the 4th of July holiday, the July Township meeting will be held the following Monday, July 11, at 8:00 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
Adjournment: Motion by Mike to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer