The Normanna Town Board Meeting was called to order on December 15, 2003 by Dan Johnson at 7:05 P.M. at the Normanna Town Hall. Present were Supervisors, Dan Johnson, Will Rhodes, Marcia Stromgren; Clerk/Treasurer, Tammy Courrege; along with 1 other.
The board reviewed the agenda. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the agenda with additions. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The clerk had the November 17, 2003 Town Board Meeting minutes to the supervisors prior to the meeting for review. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the November minutes with noted clarifications. Will Rhodes seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Tammy Courrege gave the following treasurer's report: Beginning balance for Wells Fargo checking and money market as of 11/1/03 was 57,469.66. Receipts were 2,941.50 from the State of Minnesota, 15.83 for November dividends. Total Receipts were $2,957.33. Total Disbursed was 5,293.23 which was November approved claims and a $2.00 automatic check return fee. Ending balance as of 11/30/03 was 55,133.76. Outstanding checks totaled $3,585.25. Total per Bank Statement as of 11/30/2003 was 58,719.01. The Investments are Certificates of Deposits for 25,000.00 for Building CD #1, 20,000.00 for Building CD#2, and 10,000.00 for Fire CD. Ending balance for all accounts as of 11/30/03 totaled $113,719.01. The following claims were presented for approval: Qwest for 27.76, Minnesota Power for 41.00, Wells Fargo for 35.00, Minnesota Association of Townships for 555.00, Eagle Lake Excavating for 125.00, Rodda Grading & Excavating for 290.00, Marshall One Stop for 16.91, Alan Marshall for 55.00, Curtis Oil for 235.26, and payroll for Tammy Courrege for 263.20, Dan Johnson for 64.64, Marcia Stromgren for 64.64, Will Rhodes for 64.64. Total claims for approval were $1,838.05. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the treasurer's report and pay the claims presented with the addition of 47.00 to Back to Basic Construction. Will Rhodes seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The fire department had three fire runs this month. The fire department is asking permission to have a raffle for the pancake breakfast. The fire department is requesting $20,000.00 for there 2005 budget. John Heinzen, a member of the fire department, was terminated for not attending meetings. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to allow the fire department to hold their annual raffle at the pancake breakfast. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The deadline to get information into the Ladies Auxiliary is Wednesday December 17, 2003. The pancake breakfast will be held on May 1st 2004.
Mark Bruckelmeyer, who owns 280 acres at the end of the Mcquade Rd., would like to make some ponds and sell some of the dirt. The county recommended that he come to a Normanna Board meeting and bring it up the supervisors. Will Rhodes said he would try to hold a Land Use meeting as soon as possible. There is a 10 day posting requirement. Mark Bruckelmeyer will start the application with the county and have a copy of it for the Land Use Meeting and supervisors.
At the last Building Committee meeting Sandy Cooke presented some estimates for the combination building which were approximately $109,000.00. The estimates for the buildings will be finalized at the next building committee meeting.
The wall between the meeting room and men's restroom was removed with volunteer labor. The only fee was to dispose of the materials. There was discussion on changing the men's restroom into an office area and kitchenette. The materials would be at cost which would be approximately $1650.00. A fund raiser raised $1300.00 with the Ladies Auxiliary donating over half of that. The cost to the township would be $650.00 to complete the project which would include materials and labor. A motion was made by Marcia Stromgren to spend up to $650.00 to complete the project. Dan Johnson seconded. Will Rhodes mentioned the possibility of spending money if we may be building a new combination building if that's the building approved at the annual election. The current building is not going to be demolished in either plan and it will take a few years to put up a new building. All for. Motion carried. Dan Johnson mentioned he would like to paint the inside of the town hall after the remodeling is done. Dennis Gunsolus said he will donate the paint. Dan will donate the brushes and other materials.
Dan Johnson will be talking to Tim Strom about the ballot questions for the March Annual Election regarding the buildings.
There has been no more information on the Koski Rd. turnaround since the last meeting.
Marcia Stromgren hasn't looked in the gravel pit regarding the dumping issue. She will work on it in January.
Dan Johnson presented Resolution 2003-07 with the rewording. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to accept Resolution #2003-07 Board recommendation to County on Burton J. Schweiger's Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Borrow Pit on 6980 Old Vermilion Trail. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
There was discussion on changing the annual meeting to the Normanna town hall since there has been remodeling which made more room. It was decided to leave it at the Gnesen Community Center for this year.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to accept the summaries, with the addition of absentee ballot information, for submission to the Ladies Auxiliary newsletter. Will Rhodes seconded. All for. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to accept resolution 2003-10 to participate in the Minnesota Association of Township Workers' Compensation Insurance Trust. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Marcia Stromgren reported on the MAT annual conference. She mentioned that MAT is working on a no more forms project for the townships, and Help America Vote Act is requiring the townships to have a voting machine that is accessible to everyone.
Dan Johnson will have the Annual Meeting Agenda at the January meeting for review. He suggested thinking of items to add at the January meeting. Marcia Stromgren will check into the boy scouts presenting the flag at the annual meeting.
Dan Johnson will work on the 2005 budget for the January meeting. The fire department already put in their request of $20,000. Dan Johnson mentioned some things that need to be checked into so they can be figured into the budget. Marcia Stromgren will check into the cost of an audit for the township which is required every five years with the combination position. Dan Johnson will check into what the increase in insurance would be with a new building.
Marcia Stromgren mentioned that legislative days and legal seminar courses are coming up and she would like to go to them.
Will Rhodes mentioned putting the new upcoming renovations to the town hall in the newsletter.
A motion was made by Marcia Stromgren to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 P.M. Dan Johnson seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy Courrege
Last updated: 3-08-2004