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. Erv Herdering and Bob Lanners were also present.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. Mary Ann asked to include the election resolution included. John made the motion to accept the agenda with that addition. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: John made the motion to accept the November 6, 2023 Township minutes. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for November. Claims list included claims 3879,3894-3900 for a total of $31,903.23. Alan made the motion to pay the claims. John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Bob Lanners was present and requested the Township do something about the beavers on his property along 130th W. and also to remove trees hanging over Breezy Drive. John will check into these two items.
Mail included P&Z, an email from Gentilly Township and broadband mtg date.
The financial report was presented, John made the motion to approve the financial report, Alan made the second. Motion carried. Alan made the motion to check on higher rate for CD that is up for renewal. Second was made by John, all in favor, motion carried. John made a motion to start a CD for $40,000 for a short term, either 6 or 9 months from the R&B account, Alan made the second, all in favor. Motion carried.
Road and Bridge Report: John shared information on how the Township could come up with a new policy for tree trimming and brush removal. Mary Ann will send a copy of the present policy for John to review. It was suggested to place a notice in the paper regarding snow removal.
Additional agenda item: Fire board meeting was held November, Nov. 21, Mike attended. No news other than a possible rate increase. Broadband mtg- no interest to attend.
Equalization training- done by John.
John made the motion to approve the Voting Operation, Technology and Election Resources Account Agreement. After some discussion, Alan made the second. Motion carried. Mary Ann will call the Election officials to question how this will play out in future years, as far as renewal.
Public Comments: None
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by John second by Alan. All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.
Minutes not approved.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer