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. Also, Ruth Ann Bense and Erv Herdering
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the December 2, 2019 minutes to the board. Ray made the motion to accept the minutes, Mike made the second. Minutes approved.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for December. Claims list included claims 3393-3403 for a total of $14,055.34. Ray had a question about the culvert on the list. Mike made the motion to table the approval of the claims until Erv arrives. Ray made the second, Motion carried. Mail included a letter about the rate increase for Minnesota Power, Todd County with the possibility of a grant for assistive voting equipment, excess deposit insurance from the Credit Union and trainings available through Minn LTAP.
Reorganization – Meeting times stayed at 8:00 pm on the first Monday of the month. All compensations, duties and depository remained the same. Mileage will be paid according to IRS rates. Posting places are still in the Township window, the Post Office, the Bank and the Credit Union. Mike made a motion to approve the reorganization, Ray made the second. Motion carried.
Erv H. was asked about the culvert, it was put in on 140th and was billed at the end November but didn’t get to the Township in time for the December meeting. Mike made the motion to pay the claims as listed, Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion approved.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray told Erv he would need to do a better job of getting the blade down on the tar roads. Erv stated he did the road in question himself and tried to get out as early as he could. Ron had two calls on icy conditions and had Erv spread gravel. Mike stated the supervisors should be watching culverts as there may be issues with all the water this spring.
Additional agenda item: The weed report was completed and signed by the Board chair and the Weed Inspector. Arden Drive assessments- Ray will speak with the land owners who have not yet paid. Letter will go out to Elmdale Township as in the past for the section of Brakken Road.
Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
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