Normanna Township, Minnesota

Minutes for December 2002


 Normanna Town Board Meeting Minutes December 16 , 2002
The Normanna Town Board Meeting was called to order on December 16, 2002 by Dan Johnson at 7:05 P.M. at the Normanna Town Hall. Present were Supervisors, Dan Johnson, Dan Bonhiver, Marcia Stromgren; Treasurer, Maria Vodden; Clerk, Tammy Courrege, along with 2 others.
The clerk read the November 25, 2002 Town Board Meeting minutes for approval. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the November minutes. Dan Bonhiver seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The treasurer gave the following treasurer’s report: Beginning balance for Wells Fargo checking as of 10/31/02 was $3,404.04. A deposit was made for $15,500.00 from Paine Webber savings. Disbursements cleared totaled $2,025.48 with a $2.00 check return fee. Ending balance as of 11/30/02 was $16,876.56. Beginning balance for Paine Webber savings as of10/31/02 was $43,502.86. Deposits made were $3,470.01 from the State of Minnesota for MV Credit and $266.82 from St.Louis County Auditor for special primary election expenses. Dividends earned for November were $41.14. A withdrawal was made for $15,500.00 to Wells Fargo checking. Ending balance as of 11/30/02 was $31,780.83. 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 11/30/02 totaled $108,657.39. A motion was made by Dan Bonhiver 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 has a new member Jacob Croke. They don’t have the estimates for the overload springs yet.
The deadline to get information in for the January newsletter is December 18, 2002. The Ladies Auxiliary has some T- shirts for sale for $15.00 at the Lakewood One Stop.
The Building Committee met with Lance Siddens. Lance should have the final draft and cost estimate done for the next Building Committee Meeting on January 6, 2003 at 7:00 P.M.
The Land Use Committee is waiting to hear from the county about the Land Use Plan.
The Koski turnaround has been completed. The turnaround goes out 33 feet on each side from the centerline. The cost should be around $1000.00.
The cemetery sign is done and is up.
The fire department presented some purchase proposals. They have two cost proposals for tires on the fire truck. Duluth Tire was $1426.00 for all 6 tires with recaps where they can. Jake’s Tire was $1555.00 for all 6 tires with no recaps all new. They should have estimates for the overload springs next month. They were also looking to purchase a pager for Jake Croke for $329.00 from JayEn, a new turnout jacket for Jeff Cooke and Jacob Croke for approximately $200.00 - $250.00 apiece, a helmet for Jake for $125.00, and a fire protective no max hood for $30.00.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to allow the fire department to buy tires from Duluth Tire for $1426.00 for Engine #1, a turnout jacket for Jeff Cooke and Jake Croke for $225.00 a piece, a pager for Jake Croke for $329.00, a helmet for Jake Croke for $125.00, and a nomax hood for Jake Croke for $30.00. Dan Bonhiver seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The Board of Audit will follow the meeting in January.
There was discussion on the meeting dates for January and February because of the holidays on the third Monday.
A motion was made by Marcia Stromgren to have January 13, 2003 for the next board meeting. Dan Johnson seconded. Dan Johnson and Marcia Stromgren for. Dan Bonhiver abstained. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marcia Stromgren to hold the February meeting on February 10, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. Dan Johnson seconded. Dan Johnson and Marcia Stromgren seconded. Dan Bonhiver abstained. Motion carried.
The building committee is looking to gather a packet of information on the new proposed building to send out to the residents. They are looking for approval for expenditures relating to making these informational packets.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to allow the building committee to use building funds for informational packets to be delivered to the residents in Normanna Township. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
There was discussion on having a ballot question at the up coming annual election or annual meeting for the new proposed building.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to put a ballot question for the approval of the proposed firehall community center on the upcoming ballot for the March election. Dan Bonhiver seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Dan Johnson discussed four different options to finance the new proposed building. They were a one year levy, a five year certificate of indebtedness, bonds, or a lease purchase. A certificate of indebtedness does not need an electoral approval but the others you do need an electoral approval. These financing options could be included in the ballot question or to wait and see if the building gets approved at the annual election and then hold a special election if it gets approved to decide on the financing. The financing option could also be voted on at this annual meeting after the annual election. The board decided to wait and see what the election results were and if it gets approved to then decide on financing. More information on financing will also be in the informational packets sent to the residents.
Dan Johnson would like approval to talk to Tim Strom, township attorney, to discuss the ballot question.
A motion was made by Dan Bonhiver to allow Dan Johnson to talk to Tim Strom about the ballot question. Dan Johnson seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The board reviewed the summary minutes for the January newsletter. Important date and notice reminders were added.
There was discussion deciding on the dates for informational hearings for the new proposed building. The board decided to have them on Monday February 10, 2003 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00P.M. and Saturday February 22, 2003 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. The building committee will post the building committee meetings and hearings as necessary.
A motion was made by Dan Bonhiver to accept the newsletter minute summaries. Dan Johnson seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The treasurer will have the actual fund amounts for the January meeting.
It was mentioned to have of items for the annual agenda for the January meeting.
Dan Johnson is going to check to see if we need to change the March Town Board Meeting since it would be held after the annual meeting.
The clerk will follow up to make sure the Gnesen Community Center is still reserved for the annual meeting.
Marcia Stromgren mentioned making welcome packets for the new residents that move into the township. It would include a list of the board, cemetery information, directions to the town hall, and annual meeting packet.
Dan Johnson presented the final draft of resolution 2002-05A.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to have Scott Grubb plow the fire hall driveway. Dan Bonhiver seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The township financial report is due March 1, 2003. It should be completed to review at the board of audit.
There was discussion on the storage of the fire trucks. The fire department is only storing one truck at Alan Marshall’s. Dan Johnson is going to check into this and will notify the clerk if she needs to notify the insurance company.
A motion was made by Dan Bonhiver to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Dan Johnson seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy Courrege

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