Call to Order: Mike Rohe called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited.
Members Present: Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe, Alan Roering and John Young. Also present were Erv Herdering, Ron and Doris Frericks and Sharon Roering.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. John made motion to approve agenda. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried
Approval of Minutes: John made the motion to accept the March 4, 2024 Township minutes with the addition to Taylor’s approval that they follow Township guidelines and that a supervisor be present to check on driveway installation. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for March. Claims list included claims 3933-3947 for a total of $26,081.44. John made the motion to pay the claims. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mail included P&Z, advertising, equalization notice, and feedlot information. Short course date change. Weed meeting changed also.
Motion was made by Alan and 2nd by John to renew 10 month CD at 5.35%. All in favor, Motion carried.
The financial report was presented, Alan made the motion to approve the financial report, John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Road and Bridge Report: John reviewed the work he had done on the tree and vegetation policy. He gave supervisors copies to review. Some discussion on how to handle costs for use of equipment- possibly get numbers from the County. Erv presented dust control costs for 2024, at .95 per foot for 18 ft wide application. John made the motion to accept the bid for dust control, Alan made the second, All in favor. Motion carried. The Township will be applying the same as last year, as many roads need gravel before dust control can be added. Gravel request from Milllwood Township on Stearns Line Rd, which is a shared road. John made the motion to approve having Erv add a 3” lift to that road. Alan made the second, all in favor, Motion carried. Road check will be done on April 17th starting at 5 pm. Erv also presented his bids for gravel and blading-slightly higher than last year. John made the motion to accept the bids for gravel and blading, Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Additional agenda item: Topics reviewed from the annual meeting. Sign at BBL access, check with Township attorney on location of snow fence and possible repair of tar further on Brakken Road where holes are appearing.
Public Comments: None
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Alan second by John. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm
Minutes not approved.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer