Normanna Township, Minnesota

Minutes for November 2002


 Normanna Town Board Meeting Minutes November 25, 2002 >br> The Normanna Town Board Meeting was called to order on November 25, 2002 by Dan Johnson at 7:05 P.M. at the Normanna Town Hall. Present were Supervisors, Dan Johnson, Marcia Stromgren; Treasurer, Maria Vodden; Clerk, Tammy Courrege, along with 3 others.
The clerk read the October 21, 2002 Town Board Meeting minutes for approval. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the October minutes with correction. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The treasurer gave the following treasurer’s report: Beginning balance for Wells Fargo checking as of 9/30/02 was $744.92. Deposits made were $51.02 from Minnesota Workers Compensation for settlement proceeds and $4,000.00 from Paine Webber savings. Disbursements cleared totaled $1,389.90 with a $2.00 check return fee. Ending balance as of 10/31/02 was $3,404.04. Beginning balance for Paine Webber savings as of 9/30/02 was $44,371.57. Deposits made were $1,096.86 from St. Louis County Auditor for DNR payment in lieu of taxes and $1,985.00 from the State of Minnesota for 2002 State Fire Aid. Dividends earned for October were $49.43. A withdrawal was made for $$4,000.00 to Wells Fargo checking. Ending balance as of 10/31/02 was $43,502.86. The Certificates were; $30,000.00 for Building, $20,000.00 for General CD#3, and $10,000.00 for Fire CD. Ending balance for all accounts as of 10/31/02 totaled $106,906.90. Total claims for approval were $15,413.56. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the treasurer’s report and pay the claims presented. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The fire department had no runs this month. The fire department didn’t have the estimates for the tires and overload springs for the fire trucks. They will have the estimates next month. The fire department has a new first responder. He is a licensed RN. The fire department is asking permission to get into a raffle for a pancake breakfast for Lakehead Association which is going to represent 34 townships with the proceeds going for communication towers.
The deadline to get information in for the January newsletter is December 18, 2002.
The Building Committee met with Lance Siddens and hopefully he will have drawings to present at the December 2, 2002 Building Committee Meeting. They will also be discussing dates for informational hearings for the public at the next Building Committee Meeting.
Inez Wildwood presented the Land Use Plan with the changes discussed at the October Meeting.
Dan Johnson presented Land Use Plan Resolution 2002-05A which stated the changes made.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to accept Resolution 2002-05A which changes the language in goal 17 of the Land Use Plan. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The trailer full of garbage in the gravel pit was ticketed and is gone now. Dan Johnson received an e-mail from Rick Palm that gave us some information on who to contact and that he is also working on this issue.
Dan Johnson mentioned that the board will have to make sure to have a more specific contract for the road projects next year.
There was discussion on the minute summaries. The board decided this should be something to discuss at the annual meeting to see what the residence want.
There was discussion on the cemetery sign. Kurt Johnson said he would make the sign.
Marcia Stromgren mentioned she could not find blinds for the windows under $20.00 each.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to allow Marcia Stromgren to spend up to $50.00 for blinds for the two windows at the townhall. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The proposals for the overload springs and tires for the fire trucks was tabled until next month.
There was discussion on purchasing MAT calendars for the board.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to allow Tammy Courrege to purchase 3 MAT calenders. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
There was discussion on purchasing hanging file folders for organizing the township records.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to allow Tammy Courrege to purchase hanging file folders. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
There was discussion on designating a location for absentee voting for the March election.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to designate the location for absentee voting at the town clerks residence at 3033 E. Pioneer Road. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
There was discussion on the publication of town officers to be elected. The terms that are up are a two year treasurer position and a three year supervisor position. The notice has to have the first and last days for filing with the 5:00 pm deadline. The filing starts December 31, 2002.
Marcia Stomgren talked about the MAT annual conference. She mentioned they talked about terrorism, trying to keep the gas tax and planning and zoning issues.
There was discussion on a turnaround at the end of the Koski Road. The county has the option to not plow the Koski Road unless there is space for them to turn their equipment around at the end of the road and not in a private driveway.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to build a turnaround on the Koski Road after informing landowners about removing the trees in the right away. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Marcia Stromgren is going to contact Dick Hanson, with the county, about the turnaround.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to accept the application for a raffle for the fire department. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Dan Johnson mentioned he would like to meet with Tim Strom, township attorney, to discuss building issues.
A motion was made by Marcia Stromgren to allow Dan Johnson to contact Tim Strom, township attorney, to discuss building issues. Dan Johnson seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The MAT dues will be going up this year because they will be trying to start there own Insurance Company and adding on to there current building.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve and pay the claims for $221.00 to Marcia Stromgren and $35.00 to SLACTO. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to adjourn at 9:05 P.M.. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted, Tammy Courrege

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