Grey Eagle Township – June 1, 2015

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 was absent.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were any additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda. Ron made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the May 4, 2015 minutes to the board. Ray made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Ron made the second, all in favor. Minutes approved.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for May. Claims list included 10 claims for a total of $11,768.73. Ron made the motion to approve the claims; Ray made the second, Motion carried unanimously. Letters received included advertising, Planning and zoning notices and Township Association membership cards.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance as of May 1, 2015: $140,679.48; Checks cleared: 17, $10,454.29; Deposits including interest: $3,455.03; Balance as of May 31, 2015: $133,680.22; Outstanding Deposits: 0.00; Outstanding Checks: 0.00; Cash Available: $133,680.22; CD Balance: $123,059.08
Ron made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Ray. All in favor, Motion carried.
Ditch mowing bid was reviewed. As only one bid was presented, and the Board had no problems with the job done last year, Ron made the motion to accept the bid from Leland Buchholz for $85.00 per hour. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Beach maintenance had two bids. One for $1,400.00 and one for $600.00. The Board went with the lower bid. Ron made the motion to accept the bid from Jim Toenyan for the $600.00. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported that Chickadee Drive has been bladed and is open for travel. Ray spoke with property owners on 130th E. and it was decided to remove the culvert with the bump and to leave the approach as is. Dust control prep and work is being done. Ray mentioned that a resident on Mound Lake would like to tar the Mound Lake Access Road, however he would need to speak with the DNR as they still own the access and the Township only maintains it. Culverts on Brakken Road need to have fill added as needed. Ron spoke with a representative from Carr Tree Service. He reported that for a one time treatment at a cost of $4,575.00 they would take care of the areas Ron indicated on the map. They can spray noxious weeds and brush that is under 8 ft. tall. They would not spray over any surface water, near any pastures or yards. Spraying will be done after the 15th of June and a notice will be published and posted. Ray made the motion to accept the bid from Carr’s Tree Service, Ron made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Additional agenda items: None.
Public Comment: None.
Adjournment: Motion by Ron to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer