January 13, 2003, Regular Monthly Meeting

 

Township Officials Present: Bob Carter

                                                Bob Cupit

                                                Larry Freedlund

                                                Sharon McAndrew

                                                Andrea Nekowitsch

 

Township Officials Absent:  None

 

The January 13, 2003 regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Carter at 7:00 PM.  All in attendance stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Supervisor Cupit made motion to accept the December 9, 2002 regular monthly meeting minutes, Supervisor Freedlund 2nd, all in favor.

 

Variances, Licenses and Scheduled Appointments

 

Don Hanson, Land Surveyor presented a preliminary plat for Goose Lake Estates II, in section 9 (Drucilla Enos, Contractor).  No new public roadways for this plat will be necessary.  Babe (Delores) Sudeth expressed concern that the future home sites would be up to code with DNR regulations and rules.  Mr. Hanson assured her that they would be.  Since there will be no new roads and no developers agreement will be necessary.  Goose Lake Estates II will contain 4 lots on a total of 38.58 acres.  Chairman Carter made motion to approve preliminary plat of Goose Lake Estates II, Supervisor Cupit 2nd, all in favor.

Board signed Township Presentation form from Chisago County with no conditions at this point.  A copy was given to Mr. Hanson and clerk mailed original to Chisago County. 

 

Bill Lacina joined the meeting to discuss the issue of the Little Horseshoe Lake Access.  He has fenced of a portion of the access that he believes to be his property.  He has done this to try and reduce the number of people loitering and littering there at night.  He has also had personal property damaged and stolen.  The Board and Mr. Lacina have agreed to meet at the access on Saturday, January 18, 2003 to come to an agreement on this issue. (see attachment to minutes)

 

Treasure’s Report

 

Sharon McAndrew read the treasure’s report.      Driveway Fund:         $26,458.83

                                                                                    Equipment Fund:       $10,724.28

                                                                                    Blacktop Fund:          $10,894.08

                                                                                    General Savings:      $75,624.69

                                                                                    January Deposit:       $15,544.93

                                                                                    January Disbur.:        $  3,898.25

 

Supervisor Cupit made motion to transfer $7,500 from checking to savings, Chairman Carter 2nd, all in favor.

 

Supervisor Cupit made motion to transfer $10,000 from savings for black top fund per motion made at the March 2002 annual meeting, Discussion:  board discussed the best place to put this money to obtain the highest yield.  Sharon McAndrew will try to add the $10,000 to a current CD at 4.1%, if that is not possible, she will determine the best CD to put it in.  Supervisor Cupit renewed his motion, Chairman Carter 2nd, all in favor.

 

Supervisor Cupit made motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, Supervisor Freedlund 2nd, all in favor.

 

Supervisor Cupit made motion to sign 6 extra checks and accept the claims list, Supervisor Freedlund 2nd, all in favor.

 

Road Report

 

Gary Guse read the road report.

 

Gary is to compile an order for culverts for the next meeting.

 

Gary will also call Tom Lind to see if he is interested in helping to brush and chip.

 

Gary Guse has sent his information in to the 49rs union for his with drawl.

 

Gary asked the board if they would consider paying his dental premium ($27.41 per month), and giving him Veterans Day and Christmas Eve Day off.

 

Supervisor Cupit made motion to pay $25/month to Gary Guse for the use of Township business on his personal cell phone, Chairman Carter 2nd, all in favor.

 

New Business

 

Chairman Freedlund to check on any County classes for CPR for Gary to attend.

 

Chairman Cupit received one bid for well abandonment out of four requests.  He will ask for more from different contractors.  We need at least two quotes in order to qualify for recovery from Petrofund.

 

 

Old Business

Supervisor Cupit contacted Bill Lacina, Mr. Lacina was present for this meeting (see above).

 

Clerk called county recorder on 454th Street (Anchor Heights) to inform them the Township had formally accepted the road.

 

Clerk sent letter to Don Brown, NB Fire Chief regarding stand pipe.  Have not heard from them at this time (see Feb. Minutes)

 

Clerk to send contractors agreement to Sean Fiedler.  He has taken over development of Turpen’s Addition in section 17. Chairman Carter will have Warren White give the Township an estimate for a bond and will contact Mr. Fidler.

 

Budget planning meeting set for Saturday, February 1, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the Town Hall.

 

Supervisor Freedlund – Zoning for David Lee.  Mr. Lee’s property is zoned for agricultural and he can have the logs in his yard, but can not operate a sawmill on his property or have any employees.

 

Gary Guse tried to contact Harry Turrell, no one was home, he is going to try and track Mr. Turrell’s son down for help in moving items in Right of Way.  Orville Polzine has moved the truck off the right of way but not the trailer at this time.

 

Business from the Floor

 

Dave Baker was in attendance for the meeting, he is in the first stages of putting 7-10 lots on Cedarcrest Court.  He wanted to let the board know of his future plans and wanted to know if there is anything special he would need to do.  He is currently building his house on Cedarcrest and will be putting his septic across the road.  Chairman Carter told him that the Township wants to know before they cut across the road.

 

Supervisor Cupit made motion to adjourn at 10:05 p.m., Chairman Carter 2nd, all in favor.