The Normanna Town Board Meeting was called to order on March 17, 2003 by Dan Johnson at 7:00 P.M. at the Normanna Town Hall. Present were Supervisors, Dan Johnson, Marcia Stromgren; Treasurer, Maria Vodden; Clerk, Tammy Courrege.
The clerk read the February 10, 2003 Town Board Meeting minutes for approval. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the January minutes with corrections. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The treasurer gave the following treasurer’s report: Beginning balance for Wells Fargo checking as of 1/31/03 was $3,514.67. Deposits made were $1000.00 from Paine Webber savings, and $2,044.98 from St. Louis County Auditor for 2003 town road aid. Disbursements cleared totaled $3,159.94 with a $2.00 check return fee, and a $1.25 fee for over transactions. Ending balance as of 2/28/03 was $3,396.46. Beginning balance for Paine Webber savings as of 1/31/03 was $45,920.12. A deposit was made for $347.84 for interest payment on building CD. Dividends earned for February were $28.59. A withdrawal was made for $1000.00 to Wells Fargo checking. Ending balance as of 2/28/03 was $45,296.55. 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 2/28/03 totaled $108,693.01. 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 three runs this month. There will be three guys going to fire rescue school which will cost around $150.00 to 175.00. Kurt Johnson asked to get paid for supplies he picked up for the DNR matching grant.
The pancake breakfast will be May 3, 2003. They are looking for donations for the silent auction. The deadline to get information to the Ladies Auxiliary for the April newsletter is March 19th.
The Building Committee will start over for a new building plan. The Building Committee meetings will be the first Monday of the month beginning April 7th. They would like people to attend with their ideas. A member of the fire department should be at each meeting to put in there recommendations.
Inez Wildwood from the land use committee was unable to attend the meeting this month. She will have the language for the referendum at the next meeting. The hearing for the Land Use Plan will be April 10th. Further discussion was tabled until next meeting.
Dan Johnson estimated that the Koski Road turnaround will cost $3000.00 to $4000.00 because of the easement process. Dan Johnson mentioned that he could sit down with the new district supervisor and see what they can work out. They may try and have the new district supervisor come to the April meeting. The other option is to go 33 feet the other way or widen Durfee’s driveway to 33 feet.
The MAT resolution was tabled until next meeting.
Marcia Stromgren did write a letter about the DAT meetings and send it out to the townships.
Marcia Stromgren took care of the garbage and put up the strips to help alleviate the cluster flies.
Marcia Stromgren mentioned that the toilet rental was $124.00 for one month. If it was picked up Monday it would be $93.00. Dan Johnson suggested to leave it for a month. They will have to take some precautions so the septic doesn’t freeze up again.
Marcia Stromgren found a microwave to be donated to the town hall. She suggested to selling the stove to have more room since it isn’t used often and there will be a microwave to use instead. She would like to buy the stove from the township and for them to make an offering selling price. Lone Cooke mentioned that the stove is nice to have for the potluck party after the cemetery clean up and possibly other times that it may be used by other gatherings. It was tabled to think about it.
The clerk presented the minute summaries for the newsletter for review.
There was discussion on when to do the spring road inspection. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to have the spring road inspection 2 hours before the monthly board meeting in April. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to meet with Scott Grubb before the spring road inspection to get some ditching estimates.
Kurt Johnson mentioned that the King’s Court roads could use about 20 - 30 loads of gravel. Dan Johnson will look into how they can work that out with the resolution.
There was discussion on mowing bids for township road ditches. They are considering trying to split the rental time with another township.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to accept the summaries for the April newsletter with the additions of the ads for the election judges, hearing for the land use plan, and mowing bids. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Marcia Stromgren to accept the claims and pay Kurt Johnson the $784.42. Dan Johnson seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The clerk needs to check with the bank about check signatures with having a combined clerk / treasurer position.
Marcia Stromgren suggested to hold Dan Bonhiver’s check until he has turned over his materials. Dan Johnson mentioned that he had already turned over his manual to Will Rhodes at the annual meeting. The key will be returned to the clerk this week.
The DAT meeting will be at 7:30 PM at the Rice Lake Town Hall.
A motion was made by Dan Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 P.M. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy Courrege
Last updated: 11-24-2002