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.
A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ron added the furnace room updates. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda as amended. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
The clerk provided copies of the May 7, 2018 minutes to the board. Mike made the motion to accept the minutes, Ray made the second. Minutes approved.
Property owners along Boxelder Trail were present to discuss options/concerns over road access on Boxelder. Survey and GIS shows the road. Property owners at the end would like to come to some agreement for clear title as they are planning on selling. Discussion on some options, with their attorney not asking for a decision from the Township until they try to work out the agreement.
Property owner from Mound Lake was present to request permission to place a cement pad in front of his garage that would encroach the Townships ROW. Ray made the motion to approve with a hold harmless agreement signed by property owners and the Township Board chairman. Mike made the second. Motion carried.
Clerk presented the claims list for May. Claims list included claims 3186-3195 for a total of $21,566.11. Ray made the motion to approve the claims; Mike made the second, Motion carried. Mail included training information and a letter from Sauk River Watershed regarding the buffer zone.
Ray reported he had checked with Todd County and the stop signs on Brakken and 341st are up to the Township if they want to remove or leave as they are. Ray will fill in the crack on 130th, and will try to contact the company the Township had scheduled to do more of the crack filling. He felt spraying should be started and some tree trimming on 144th. Ron made the motion to start the spraying as soon as possible and Mike made the second. Motion carried.
Ray had asked the Todd County Engineer to come and check the new tar road on Ascot and 335th. The road is less than a year old and is cracking and not wide enough or as thick as it should have been done. After discussion, Ray will talk with the County engineer again to see what the next step should be. Ray will bring in an estimate for tree trimming that was recorded during the road check. Ron did some removal of fallen trees that were in the road ROW. Residents are reminded that if the tree comes from your property it is your responsibility to remove from the road ROW.
The Board approved Herdering Inc. to remove the shed behind the Townhall, as it has become an eyesore and not being used by the Township. Mike made the motion to approve the bid that was received to fix up the furnace room, Ron made the 2nd. Motion carried. Hopefully this will help with heating costs in winter.
Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 pm.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
Minutes not approved.
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