These minutes are not approved.
Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus & Mike Rohe.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the October 6, 2014 minutes to the board. Mike made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Ray made the second, all in favor. Minutes approved.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for October. Claims list included 9 claims for a total of $189,126.31; this included the cost of the 331 St. Ave. paving project. Ray made the motion to approve the claims; Mike made the second, Motion carried unanimously. Clerk shared mail received this month which consisted of advertising and Arvig’s newsletter.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance: 13, $90,136.46; Deposits including interest: $26.99; Balance as of October 31, 2014: $164,829.62; Outstanding Deposit: 0.00; Outstanding Checks: 0.00; Cash Available: $164,829.62; CD Balance: $204,686.16.
Ray made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Mike. All in favor, Motion carried.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported that a road was closed for one day for manure hoses. Discussion on the 116th run-off problems: two of the property owners were in attendance. Discussion included questions about whether a culvert would be necessary and where it should be placed. Also discussed which other property owners might be affected and who will notify them. Ray and Erv H. will speak with the property owner about placement of the culvert and cost.
Additional agenda items: Ron shared the variance notice received from Todd County. Mary Ann shared a letter about the sales and use tax that will take effect Jan. 1, 2015 in Todd County and a letter from Soil & Water about a change made at the County where they will now inform the townships of any changes to feedlots or new feedlots in Todd County. No response from the property owner with the posts in the road right of way, so the Board suggested sending a certified letter and contacting the Township Assoc. about possible next step.
Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer