Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. 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. Additions to agenda included crack filling, beach maintenance, road check and a new CD. Ray 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 March 6, 2018 minutes to the board. Mike made the motion to accept the minutes, Ray made the second. Minutes approved.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for March. Claims list included claims 3162-3171 for a total of $7,458.97. Ray made the motion to approve the claims; Mike made the second, Motion carried. Mail included advertising, asphalt maintenance, spraying, tree trimming, real estate advertising, and P&Z.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported he had received a warranty letter from Ti-City paving. Ray also reported 341st had some breaking edges in low spots. Crack filling should be starting soon, Ray will contact Midwest Asphalt. Brakken Road culvert needs extensions and 337th should have some work done where water ran over the road. Ray reported on the weed meeting he attended, Palmer Amaranth was the main concern for this year.
Discussion again on the shed behind the Town Hall. Clerk will contact MAT to check on legality of possible removal. Notices will be posted and published for dust control, up slightly for 2018 and beach and boat access maintenance for this summer.
Erv Herdering presented proposal for Dust Control with a one cent increase from last year, Ray made the motion to accept the proposal, 2nd by Mike. Motion carried. Motion by Mike to accept the Gravel Proposal at $7.30 per yard, 2nd by Ray. Motion carried. Ray made motion to accept the proposal for blading at $90.00 per hour, 2nd by Mike. Motion carried. Ron asked for discussion on a new CD for the Township. Ron made the motion to purchase a $20,000 CD from the General Fund. 2nd was made by Ray. Motion carried.
Additional agenda item: Road check was scheduled for April 28th starting at 9:00.
Public Comment:
Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.
Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
Minutes not approved.