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 February 9, 2004 Town Board Meeting minutes to the supervisors prior to the meeting for review. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the February minutes with grammar corrections. Will Rhodes seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The Board of Audit minutes need to be approved. The clerk will have them to approved for the April meeting.
Tammy Courrege gave the following treasurer's report: Beginning balance for Wells Fargo checking and savings as of 2/1/04 was 72,196.95. Receipts for February were 3,808.26 from St. Louis County Auditor for property taxes, 65.50 from the State of Minnesota for disparity reduction aid, and 28.77 from Wells Fargo for February interest. Total Receipts were 3,902.53. Disbursements for February were 3,271.65 for the January approved claims and a $2.00 automatic check return fee. Total Disbursements were 3,273.65. Ending balance as of 2/29/04 was 72,825.83. Outstanding checks totaled 1,885.88. Total per Bank Statement as of 2/29/04 was 74,711.71. 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 2/29/04 totaled $129,711.71. The following claims were presented for approval: Qwest for 27.74, Minnesota Power for 41.00,Ferrellgas for 439.60, Stout Mechanical for 73.90, Hanft Fride for 696.00, Duluth Area Township for 20.00, Tammy Courrege for 68.80, Dan Johnson for 96.75, Marcia Stromgren for 53.83, Back to Basics Construction for 24.91, Rodda Grading & Excavating for 737.00, St. Louis County for 1,160.39, Marshall One Stop for 124.33, Curtis Oil for 527.45, Tri-State Industrial Supply for 135.69, Arrowhead EMS Association for 45.00, John Boutin for 51.00, Alan Marshall for 55.00, payroll for Tammy Courrege for 263.20, and Marcia Stromgren for 96.97. Total claims for approval were $4,738.56. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to approve the treasurer's report and pay the claims presented. Will Rhodes seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The fire department had one fire run this month for a house fire on the Pioneer Jct. Rd. There is a repair request that will be under new business.
The newsletter deadline is the third Wednesday in March.
The Building Committee had two public hearings for the two proposed buildings. One person came on Saturday and three people came on Monday. No more Building Committee meetings have been scheduled. They will wait to see what the outcome of the annual election is to decide the next steps. The public hearing notices weren't posted on time. Only one supervisor was at the Saturday hearing and the notices were up in time for the Monday hearing.
The county approved Mark Bruckelmeyers permit with 90% of the restrictions suggested by the Normanna Town Board.
Dan Johnson tried contacting Mr. Marnich by phone regarding the Koski Rd. turnaround. He had no response so he sent a letter to notify Mr. Marnich of the possible Koski Rd. turnaround road alteration process. Mr. Marnich then contacted Dan Johnson and was still not willing to give the town an easement for the turnaround. The board will have to go through the road alteration process. The first step to authorize a road alteration is to get an approval of the residents at an annual meeting. A resolution is needed to do this approval. Dan Johnson presented Resolution 2004-03 Elector Authorization to Alter a Town Road. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to accept resolution 2004-03. Marcia Stromgren seconded. Dan Johnson and Marcia Stromgren for. Will Rhodes abstained. Motion carried. If the road alteration doesn't get approved at the annual meeting, then the board will have to do a petition. If the road alteration does get approved at the annual meeting, a date for a public road hearing has to be set within 30 days from the annual meeting. If approved, a special meeting will be held after the reorganization meeting on March 22, 2004 to approve a resolution to set a date for a public road hearing. The hearing doesn't need to be within 30 days of the annual meeting, just the meeting to set the date for the public hearing.
Marcia Stromgren tabled the legal seminar report.
Dan Johnson looked over the HAVA grant application and thinks the township should apply for it. This will depend on the outcome of the building vote from the annual election. If the combination building gets approved, then no grant will be needed. If the fire hall or no building gets approved than we could still apply for the grant to help make the current town hall handicapped accessible. Dan Johnson will look into costs to make the current town hall handicapped accessible and putting in a fire escape. He will check to see if both entrances would have to be handicapped accessible. Dan Johnson will fill out the grant application if needed. Marcia Stromgren mentioned that she would like to review the CDBG grant money from 1997 to see how it was spent. She would like to clear up the issues of what that money was for and how it was used.
Marcia Stromgren would like to have some regulations for the cemetery. She is still working on getting the information. Tabled for April.
Marcia Stromgren took a tour of WLSSD. They wanted to inform the townships how their whole system works and how the process sludge is used in St. Louis County.
The minimum amount to levy for the Road & Bridge Fund is $15,806 in order to get the gas tax monies.
The newsletter minute summaries were presented. To be added; the old bathroom sink and chairs are available if anybody wants them, and summaries of the annual minutes.
The fire department is requesting to purchase an alternator and battery which will cost approximately $300.00 to $500.00. A motion was made by Dan Johnson to allow the fire department to spend $300.00 to $500.00 to purchase an alternator and battery for engine #1. Marcia Stromgren seconded. All for. Motion carried.
The clerk will take care of emptying the garbage can. The remodeling work in the town hall is done except to paint the inside.
Marcia Stromgren went to legislative days and said it wasn't very productive because it was a bonding year.
A motion was made by Marcia Stromgren to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 P.M. Will Rhodes seconded. All for. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy Courrege
Last updated: 3-08-2004