These minutes are not approved.
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, Mike Rohe & Mary Ann Primus.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were any additions to the agenda. Mary Ann asked to add discussion on purchasing a camera for the Township. Mike made the motion to accept the agenda with that addition. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the October 5, 2015 minutes to the board. Ray made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Mike made the second, all in favor. Minutes approved.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for October. Claims list included 8 claims numbered 2867 thru 2874 for a total of $2,474.82. These claims included Herdering Inc. for blading, and 2015 beach maintenance. Ray made the motion to approve the claims; Mike made the second, Motion carried unanimously. Mail included a letter from SWCD, Region 5 Development Commission and some advertising. The letter from SWCD was to ask the Township for feedback on how to better implement the County’s Buffer Initiative. After review and discussion, the Board felt the township would be able to assist the SWCD but would like to leave enforcement up to them.
A request was made by a property owner on Chippewa Rd. to have the Township look into the culvert concerns and also to consider tar for this road due to the high traffic volume. Ray will check into the culvert situation.
A Certificate of Renewal was received for a Township CD due to renew on 11/09/2015. Ron made the motion to renew. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.
The 2015 Fire Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m., at the Fire Department meeting room.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported the 116th St. project was completed. The landowners were present and Erv H. presented before and after photos. Ray reported on brush being dumped along the road ROW along with leaves this fall. Residents are reminded that it is illegal to dump anything in the Road Right of Way.
A property owner had called to see if the Township would extend the dead end road (321st). After some discussion, the Board concluded the Township can not build the road, but if it were brought up to Township specification, the Township may take over the maintenance, although that may not be likely in this case as the property is not landlocked. Discussion then turned to the Stearns Line Road. Which township takes care of the brushing and mowing on a shared road and whether something should be in writing. Mary Ann will send a letter to Millwood Township to see if an agreement can be drawn up.
Ray made a motion to purchase a camera for Township use, with a $150 budget. Ron made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Erv H. still has a few projects to complete 341st, Stearns line Road and Bur Oak Trl.
Only one bid was received for the snow removal, Mike made the motion to approve the bid from Erv H. for snow removal and salt sand mix for the 2015-2016 season. Ray made the second. Motion carried.
Additional agenda items: A letter was received about a class action settlement regarding Download Insurance. Mary Ann will check with our computer tech to see if the Township needs to reply.
Public Comment: A property owner was present to ask what can be done to improve the condition of Angler Trail and how to better handle the water run-off. Erv H. will touch up with some gravel for now and the Board will check this out during their spring road check.
Adjournment: Motion by Mike to adjourn the meeting. Ron made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Mary Ann Primus Clerk/Treasurer