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.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Mary Ann asked to include an update from the election equipment meeting and the fire board meeting date. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda as amended. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the October 2, 2017 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 October. Claims list included claims 3114-3121 for a total of $4,819.37. Mike made the motion to approve the claims; Ray made the second, Motion carried. Mike made the motion and second by Ray, to approve renewal of Township CD to mature 11/09/17. Mail included advertising fliers.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported that he had received a bill for two more beavers. He then stated he was not completely satisfied with the tar projects and would like to discuss some of the issues with the contractor. Some spots were narrow and rough, some areas already had broken off and the tar was not matching driveways. Ray also brought up a culvert that was plugged and he felt should be replaced before damage is done to the new tar.
Additional agenda item: The Dept. of Transportation sent a map for the Board to review and return with updates to any roads. Notice was received of a buffer rule public hearing in Sauk Centre. Mileage certification was signed by the chairman. Mary Ann gave a report on the election equipment updates and grant monies that were available. Board felt this was not needed at this time. Region 5 has a Development Summit on November 28, 2017 in Long Prairie. The annual Fire Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Mike will attend as Township representative.
Public Comment: None.
Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
Minutes not approved.