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, Mary Ann Primus & Mike Rohe.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. The Fire Board meeting report was added to the agenda. Mike made the motion to accept the agenda. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the November 3, 2014 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 November. Claims list included 13 claims for a total of $9,400.05; this included the election judge stipends, workers comp. Ins. and some snow removal. Mike made the motion to approve the claims; Ray made the second, Motion carried unanimously. Clerk shared mail received this month which consisted of advertising. The Board of Canvass report was reviewed.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance as of November 1, 2014: $164,829.62; Checks cleared: 13, $189,628.51; Deposits including interest: $203,250.26; Balance as of November 30, 2014: $178,451.37; Outstanding Deposit: 0.00; Outstanding Checks: 0.00; Cash Available: $178,451.37; CD Balance: $92,593.25.
Ray made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Mike. All in favor, Motion carried. Discussion on new CDs for this year. It was decided to put $20,000 in a tar CD and $10, 000 in a R& B CD but not label it for Tar. Mike made the motion and Ray made the second. All in favor, Motion carried unanimously.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported that the 116th project was completed and that the new culvert should take care of the run-off issues. Copies were signed for the Mound Lake agreement with the DNR and will be mailed. Erv H. presented the new snow removal contract for 2014-2015. The per hour equipment rate increased to $90.00. Mike made a motion to accept the new contract. Ray made the second. Motion carried.
Additional agenda items: Ron shared the variance notice received from Todd County, a landowner is requesting a parcel split. The property owner with the posts in the road ROW did not respond and the Township Association suggested contacting the sheriff’s Department. Mike reported on the Fire Board meeting and informed the Board that the Fire Department has approved a new tanker truck. Public Comment: None.
Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer