Grey Eagle Township – August 6, 2012

Grey Eagle Township
August 6, 2012
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, John Young, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus and Bev Eggerth.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda. John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the July 2, 2012 minutes to the board. John made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Ray made the second, all in favor. Minutes approved.
Zoning Report: Bev reported she spoke with Curt Hoffman from the MPCA office about the burning violations; he stated it was an ongoing investigation. A permit was issued for a garage after the project was started, the permit fee plus fine was collected.
The County has adopted some new changes and the board needs to hold a public hearing to adopt them also. This will be held on Sept. 10 at 7:30 at the township hall.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for July. Claims list included 14 claims for a total of $14,261.97. John made the motion to approve the claims, Ray made the second, Motion carried unanimously. A date change for the Sept. mtg., it will be held on the 10th of September. Reviewed letters from the Land Stewardship Project and MN Power. Discussion on the billing process for the claim to the DNR for emergency clean-up on the boat access.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance as of June 30, 2012: $267,397.39; Checks cleared, 15: $15,362.71; Deposits including interest: $643.03; Balance as of July 31, 2012: $252,677.71; Outstanding Deposits: 0.00; Outstanding Checks: 0.00; Cash Available: $252,677.71; CD Balance: $62,085.16. Ray made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by John. All in favor, Motion carried.
Road and Bridge Report: John gave his road reports, starting with the culvert on Austin Trl. being completed. Then he began to report on brush cutting project on Ascot Road. Ray asked that it be noted that he is strictly against all this brush cutting. It is uncalled for and getting out of hand to spend that kind of money when we have roads that could use work too. He felt the brush should be left alone to help hold up the roads. John stated that the $5,000 was an estimate and the job is by the hour, including the crew and all the equipment they would be using. Ron stated that while it is the board’s plan to keep working on our roads; we must also keep our signs and ditches clear. John then went on to report that Central Applicators would begin spraying brush, thistle, and other weeds along the roads that were previously cut. This would be at a cost of $300 per mile of spray for both sides of the road. A request was made by a resident for more signs on Ascot Rd. around the curves. John also reported that the dock is in on Big Birch and getting quite a bit of use. He and Mr.Ainali felt in order to save the paint on the dock it might be a good idea to add an apron to keep sand off the dock. John will check with the Lions for their help in this matter. The boat landing that was improved by Herdering Inc. has been used and looks good.
Additional agenda items: None.
Public Comment: None.
Adjournment: Motion by John to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Minutes not approved.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer