Call to Order: Mike Rohe called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Present Board: Mike Rohe, John Young, Alan Roering and Christine Gagne. Also Present: Erv Herdering
Agenda Approval: Mike presented a preliminary agenda and asked for additions or corrections. John moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Alan. Mike called for a vote, motion carried
Approval of Minutes: Mike presented the minutes from January 5th meeting and asked if any corrections. John moved to approve the January 5th, 2026 minutes, with the change of time for the Audit meeting to be immediately following the February 2nd 2026 town meeting, seconded by Alan. Mike called for a vote, motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Christine reported the financials for the month of January, 2026:
-Beginning monthly balance: $162,996.77
-Receipts: $3,931.53
-Disbursements: $27,321.79
-Ending Balance: $139,606.51
-Investment Balance: $189,772.66
-Indebtedness Balance: 371,392.13
Alan made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by John. Mike called for a vote. Motion carried.
Town Clerk’s Report: Christine presented January claims totaling $21,803.00. With one additional outstanding claim still not payable as of the meeting date, payable to Joe Riley Construction in the amount of $29,885.34. This final audit and approval by Blaine Green, P.A., Civil Engineer and Vice President of Widseth.
John made a motion to approve the claims, seconded by Alan. Mike called for a vote, motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the potentiality of paying down the outstanding indebtedness balance to reduce the cost of interest to the township and was decided to pause on that decision until such time as determined that any unforeseen expenses may come up in the meantime leaving the township in a deficient position.
Clerk gave notice to the supervisors in the capacity of employees that they may be eligible for future Leave Paid benefits, in compliance by the State to give proper notice to all employees.
Payment to PERA for township employee’s retirement benefits is now required to be paid monthly and via EFT payments. A motion was made by Alan to authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to facilitate the automatic withdrawal of these payments monthly, seconded by John, Mike called for a vote, motion carried.
Correspondence (mail and emails) were reviewed.
Township received proof from Magnifi Financial that they have provided excess balance coverage to Township.
Todd County notified the Township of their scheduled date to meet with the residents of Grey Eagle Township on April 8th, 2026 at 1:00 for the annual Equalization Meeting.
Township received Certificate of Coverage from MATIT for workman’s compensation coverage.
Motion was made by Alan to approve adoption of Resolution no. 2026-01 authorizing Township payment of 100% of Minnesota Paid Leave Premiums, seconded by John, Mike called for a vote, Motion carried.
Motion was made by John to approve adoption of Resolution no. 2026-02 Authorizing Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs), seconded by Alan, Mike called for a vote, Motion carried.
Motion was made by John to approve adoption of Resolution no. 2026-03 Designating Official and Courtesy Posting Locations, seconded by Alan. Mike called for a vote, motion carried.
Road and Bridge: Erv reported on current road maintenance activities, including the plowing and sanding of roads as needed. The current high winds created challenges on roads from drifting, Erv is working hard to quickly maintain the safety of the roads.
Public Comments: Mike asked for public comments.
Adjournment: Alan moved to adjourn, seconded by John, Mike called for a vote. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.
Next Township meeting is scheduled for March 2nd 2026, 7:00 PM.
The Annual Township Meeting is scheduled for March 10th, at 8:00 PM.
Minutes pending approval as of February 2nd 2026.
Christine Gagne, Clerk/Treasurer
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