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, Dennis Bacon and Erv Herdering
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 February 3, 2020, minutes to the board. Ray made the motion to accept the minutes. Mike made the second. Minutes approved.
Dennis Bacon presented an overview of his audit to the board. He stated the accounts looked good. Some discussion on what the 2021 levy should look like. Dennis was comfortable with the recommendations made by the board.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for February. Claims list included claims 3411-3417 for a total of $4,780.72. Mike made the motion to approve the claims as listed. Ray made the second, Motion carried. Mail included advertising and training available through Minn LTAP and requests for donations. Ron received two advertising letters as well as a phone call about junk on a neighboring property.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported he had one call about icy roads in early February. He also questioned what to do with the remaining stumps on 130th. The board will look into options when doing the spring road check. Need to watch for plugged culverts with the spring thaw.
Additional agenda item: PNP election set for March 3, 2020. Ron attended the census meeting and stressed the importance of filling this out as it pertains to dollars the county gets from the Federal Government. Township should share information with all its residents. Upcoming meetings – Annual meeting March 10, 8:00 pm, short Courses in St. Cloud or Alex., Todd County Weed meeting, April 15th, and the Equalization meeting also on April 15th. The Annual Townships meeting will be April 2, in Clarissa.
Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
Minutes not approved.