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.
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 April 2, 2018 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 April. Claims list included claims 3172-3185 for a total of $44,919.28. This included the new CD and 1st half of the fire contract. Mike made the motion to approve the claims; Ray made the second, Motion carried. Mail included advertising, Township membership cards and surplus services – signature card and the renewal of the liability insurance. Ron reviewed the Big Birch Lake newsletter and a letter from Public Works Dept. regarding mileage.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported he had a busy month. He started with the tar project and brought in some samples. He and Ron would like to have the supervisors meet with Tri-City on the road site to discuss the work that was done. Ray made a motion to have Midwest Asphalt begin with the crack filling as soon as possible. Mike made the 2nd. All in favor. Motion carried. Ray reported seeing several alligator cracks on 341st, Brakken and Breezy Drive. Ray was authorized to pick up some product to fill these in. A few trees were found during the road check that should be trimmed, Ray will get a price. Ray also asked if the Stop signs on Brakken and 341st could be removed and just have one way stop, like it used to be. He will check with the County Engineer. Ron had a call about maintenance on Aspen, it was decided it would need to be brought up to Township standards and have an area for equipment to turn around. Erv presented the list from his notes during the road check. Motion by Mike and 2nd by Ray to have those projects taken care for the 2018 season. Motion carried.
Ron made the motion to have the beach maintenance contract awarded to Hinman Lawn Service for the 2018 season. Ray made the 2nd. Motion carried.
Ron reported on the various topics that were covered at the County Township meeting he attended. Election training, gopher bounty, buffer zone and tar projects were discussed.
Ray made a motion that Grey Eagle Township leave the gopher bounty at $1.00 per tail, brought to a supervisor or at the Township meeting. 2nd by Mike. Motion carried.
The shed behind the Township Hall has become an eyesore and will be removed. Clerk will check with the city to see if any demo permits are needed and what the status is on the driveway between the shed and the Town hall.
Letter about the Emergency management assistance grant – no reply.
Some work will be done in the back room of the Town hall to see if we can save on heating costs.
Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.
Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
Minutes not approved.