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 attending were Erv Herdering, Joe Kemper, Tim Otremba and Loren Felbaum.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Mike made the motion to accept the agenda. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the May 6, 2019 minutes to the board. Mike made the motion to accept the minutes, Ray made the second. Minutes approved.
Ron requested a change in agenda order to allow the 335th – Ascot Road discussion to begin. Tim O felt that the workmanship or the top of the road were not the issue here. Ron stated there was not enough tar applied, Tim agreed to fix that part of it. Ray said went from blaming frost boils to the clay bottom, what about the crack down the middle of the road? Tim felt he had done nothing wrong and that the road would likely break up again this year. Could do a reclaiming project and add cement to the mix as it is put back down, then add tar. Some suggestions were to hire an engineering company to look at the road or to visit with other counties who have had these problems and tried the cement process. One is being done next week near Pierz. The township may not have to do the entire road, but may still be cheaper than just doing all the small areas. Tim O will put together some options and then the Board will be able to get another bid to see which option they plan to follow.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for May. Claims list included claims 3323-3332 for a total of $27,715.00, which included the first half of the fire contract. Ray made the motion to approve the claims; Mike made the second, Motion carried. Mail included a letter from the State Demographer, putting the Township population at 621 for 2018. A letter from the City of Grey Eagle about the wellhead protection plan, and a letter from the Todd County assessor’s office. Ron had a letter from the US census about new construction plans for 2020.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray spoke about the busy month he had. Several trees went down with the heavy snow. Beavers are blocking the culverts along several of the Township roads. Ray suggested the Township have someone clear the ditches before we have the mower come through, and that the Township will need to have remarks done before the weight restriction signs can go up. The clerk had a call about the dangers of Chipmunk Road as it enters Hwy 28, and what could be done, perhaps a stop sign? Mike reported that tree branches were hitting the top of the school bus on 337th and should be trimmed this summer.
Additional agenda item: Ron will meet with the insurance representative to look over the town hall. Mary Ann will be attending the Summer Short Courses in St. Cloud.
Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm.
Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
Minutes unapproved.
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