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, and Erv Herdering. Also present were the two new board members – Alan Roering and John Young.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda as written. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: Ray made the motion to accept the November 7, 2022 minutes. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for November. Claims list included claims 3759-3773 for a total of $15,300.05. This included the rest of the bills for the hall renovation. Ray had questions about some of the sign replacements. Mike made the motion to pay the claims. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mail included advertising, P and Z agenda, and the Township’s magazine. Mike made a motion to move $50,000.00 from the R&B account to a one year R&B CD. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mike made the motion to renew the two CD’s that are up for renewal in December. Ray made the second, all in favor. Motion carried. The financial report was reviewed, Mike made a motion to accept it as presented. Ray made the second. All in favor, motion carried.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported the meeting on Angler Trl. had been canceled until spring. An email was received from Steve Fenske at the Township Association. He stated that it was up to the board to meet with their attorney before making any changes to the Mound Lake Agreement. Ray stated the DNR may decide to close the road at some time. A question came up about having two new board members at one time. Ray felt the Township should return to March elections and shorter terms. Some research will need to be done as to how this will be done, if that is decided. FEMA paperwork has been submitted and now will be reviewed by the State and Federal offices.
Additional Agenda Items: The fire board meeting was held November 22, 2022, no changes unless heating costs become too high. Resolution to establish our polling place was reviewed. Mike made the motion to approve the resolution to have the Township Hall as our poling place. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Public Comment: Ron wanted to thank the public for all the good comments and thanks he received for his 16 years in office. Mary Ann thanked both Ron and Ray for their service to the Township.
Adjournment: Motion by Mike to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
Minutes not approved
Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
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