2013
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013
Our December meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:30pm. The meeting was called to order by Dean Radil, Chairman, with the pledge to the flag.
Motion by James, seconded by Brad for approval of the agenda with changes. Motion carried 3-0
Motion by James, seconded by Brad for approval of the bills with changes, including payroll, totaling $26,671.05. Motion carried 3-0
Motion by Brad, seconded by James to approve the November minutes with changes. Motion carried 3-0
Motion by Brad, seconded by Dean to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0
Bruce Nelson presented an overview of the history of ALASD. It included discussion on inceptor lines, and contracts with governing bodies. For 35+ years Lake Mary Township has given the authority to ALASD to provide service to our area.
Mr. Nelson’s recommendation is that the original ALASD ordinance govern the sewer requirements, with the exception of connection to new sewer.
The board expressed appreciation to Bruce Nelson for attending the meeting and providing us with ALASD’s information and recommendations.
The board made a request for attorney Paul Johnson to get a copy of the original ALASD/Lake Mary Township ordinance, research, and make a recommendation at the January meeting regarding connection.
Paul Johnson gave a Court Ordinance Project update and it was decided that nothing needs to change with our current ordinance.
Discussion was had regarding maintenance on Long Lake Road. The current party responsible for maintaining the road will be contacted and given a deadline, if they are unable to meet the deadline, then it will be opened for bids.
The security light outside of the township hall is not working and other electrical outlets are having connectivity issues. A motion was made by James to move forward with electrical repairs, using Rudy’s Electric, seconded by Brad. Motion carried 3-0.
Discussion with Runge Grading regarding sanding for the bus route on E Lake Mary Road as well as other requests made from township residents.
Brad presented the preliminary drawings for the proposed changes to County Hwy 29, which includes the round-about.
Reviewed the annual newsletter and made changes as necessary.
Motion byJames to move the March township meeting to Monday, March 10th at 7:30. Seconded by Brad, motion carried 3-0.
A township hall window is broken. Dean will contact the necessary people to get the window fixed.
MAT sent a resolution asking for all townships to support their campaigning efforts. This effort would raise awareness about the need for Federal transportation funds.
Mail bag was looked at and discussed.
Motion by Dean and seconded by James to adjourn the meeting at 9:12pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Nichole Boyden, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013
Our November meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:30pm. The meeting was called to order by the Dean Radil, Chairman, with the pledge to the flag.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad for approval of the agenda with changes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the bills, including payroll, totaling $6,251.52. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the October minutes with changes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0.
Paul Johnson is here with a revised draft of the Sewer Ordinance 06-1. He has handed out the draft dated Ordinance 13-1. Discussion on the changes was had. With many questions as to what ALASD does different situations the board mentioned to have Bruce Nelson come to the meeting for opinions. Motion by Brad and seconded by James to table this until the December meeting when Bruce Nelson can be invited to the meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
Julie acquired the PO Box for the township which is PO Box 1172.
Bonnie handed in her resignation. Motion by Brad that with regrets the township board accepts the resignation handed in by Bonnie Lay at the end of the November 12th monthly meeting and appoint Nichole Boyden to fill the clerk position until the March election. Also that Bonnie work with Nichole as needed on a per hour basis up until the next annual elections. Seconded by James. Motion 3-0.
Paul made the changes to the Ordinance Validation Report and sent the new copy to the board. This will posted in the Town Hall Office.
Brad spoke to the county about the intersection of Co. Rd 4 and Co Rd 21. The County will be working on this. If there are still problems we will have to refer them to Dave Robley of the Douglas County Highway Department.
There was a request from the Douglas County Highway Department to let them know if any new roads have been taken over by the township in the last year. There have been no changes this year.
Brad attended a meeting with the state, Hudson Township and the County as to what will be happening on the Highway 29 expansion. We will be gaining a road and possibly we will be gaining a drainage ditch also. The road will begin to be changed back at Alexandria Motors. There will be lanes that will be moved, the road will be widened and the bridge will be rebuilt. Brad discussed the map that he has regarding this. The State will be doing a preliminary agreement with the township for the road work and then they will do a final agreement with the work is done. The actual project will begin at the beginning of summer 2015.
Mail bag was looked at and discussed.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to adjourn the meeting at 8:47pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013
Our October meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:30pm. The meeting was called to order by the Dean Radil, Chairman, with the pledge to the flag.
Motion by James and seconded by Dean for approval of the agenda with changes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to table the paying of Morris Sealcoat & Trucking until we find out the breakdown of the charges. Motion carried 3-0. Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the bills, including payroll, totaling $20,979.44. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the September minutes with changes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0.
Linda Dokken-McFann has sent a letter to the county regarding the intersection of Co Rd 4 and 21 and the visibility coming from the south. Brad will follow up with this.
Paul Johnson is here regarding what he has found out with our sewer ordinance. He has discussed the ordinance with Bruce Nelson from ALASD. He explained that the 300ft number comes from the initial sewer project and who has to hook up or not. Discussion was had regarding what the ordinance means and examples of different situations. Motion by Brad and seconded by Dean to have Paul Johnson re-write the ordinance and clean it up and bring back to the November meeting to present to the board. Motion carried 3-0.
Douglas County District court is pressing to have petty misdemeanors ticketed instead of going through the court system when caught red handed. Paul Johnson was here and explained this to the board. Discussion was had regarding the enhancement of petty misdemeanors and what steps are taken to prevent repeat offenders. Motion by Brad on 1-09, 1-09.1, 1-09.2, 1-09.3, 1-09.4 that those offences for the 1st and second violations will be petty misdemeanors and third offenses will result in a misdemeanor. Fine for first offence will be $50, second will be $100 and third will be a court appearance. Ordinance 06-01 shall remain a is misdemeanor. Motion seconded by James. Motion carried 3-0.
Bonnie spoke with Nicole Boyden and has gone over what the clerk position all entails. She lives on the corner of 4 and 28. She has experience with secretarial positions.
There is a question about getting a PO Box for the township. Motion by Brad and seconded by James to initiate a PO Box for the township. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to pay Morris Sealcoat after hearing from Jeff Stabnow. Motion carried 3-0.
Mailbag was looked at and discussed.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to adjourn the meeting at 9:00pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Our September meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7pm. The meeting was called to order by the Dean Radil, Chairman, with the pledge to the flag.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the agenda with changes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad to approve the bills, including payroll, totaling $50,043.48. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the August minutes with changes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0.
Paul Johnson, township attorney is here to help us with the sewer ordinance. We are looking at redoing the ordinance with just a flat rate instead of based on the distance and reimbursement. The board explained the situation to Paul. Motion by Brad to have Paul contact Michelle Clark, the township’s previous attorney, to discuss why our ordinance was written as it was and if we can simplify it. Motion seconded by Dean. Motion carried 3-0.
Long Lake Lane has had some signs missing again. Jeff ordered the signs and will be putting them up when they come. Brad will follow up on the shooting of the signs.
Bonnie has recently taken a different full time position which will conflict with the clerk position. She is requesting that the board find a replacement, she will step down and is willing to train in a replacement. The board members will put out feelers.
Gertie Wolf has retired from the Lake Mary Association and is passing the key for the town hall on to the new Treasurer, Linda Dokken-McFann. We will have Linda sign the key agreement for the Association.
Mail bag was looked at and discussed.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad to adjourn the meeting at 8:35pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2013
Our August meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7pm. The meeting was called to order by the Dean Radil, Chairman, with the pledge to the flag.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the agenda with changes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the bills, including payroll, totaling $118,508.24. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the July minutes with changes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0.
The residents that will be affected on Long Lake Lane are present at the meeting. The board members went over why the road needs to have this ditches cleaned out and restructured. Discussion was had as to how it would be done and what should be done. James spoke to Kyle Hvezda Excavating regarding what the cost would be. This should not be a large job. Motion by Brad to start with just taking the trees out and cut the hill down by Tim Kalina’s and shape it back after the crop is off. Seconded by Dean. Motion carried 3-0. The hill by Bob Hvezda’s driveway needs to be shaved off also and the ditch reshaped there. Lyle would rather have a look at it some more and then come back to the next meeting and decide at that time. Lyle will come back to the September or October meeting to discuss this.
Discussion was held regarding the sewer ordinance. Motion by Brad and seconded by James to have Paul Johnson come to the next meeting to look over the ordinance. Motion carried 3-0.
Tax reimbursement will be tabled till the next meeting.
James will pull the knobs off the heaters in the bathroom and have Kurt Strand fix this before winter.
Jeff Runge is here regarding roads. Everything is going good.
Mail bag was looked at and discussed.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to adjourn the meeting at 8:35pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2013
Our July meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 6:30pm. The meeting was called to order by the Dean Radil, Chairman, with the pledge to the flag.
The meeting was moved out to Long Lake Lane to discuss the work that will need to be done on the road. We then checked out the county ditch and back to the town hall to finish the meeting.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the agenda with changes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the June minutes with changes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0.
Jeff Stabnow is here regarding Nemic Estates road and the seal coating/overlays. Discussion was had on whether the seal coat should be done or not. Jeff is recommending that some type of seal coating be done on Nemic Estates Road. The seal coat will be around $3 a square yard and that is what Hudson Township is leaning to. Motion by Brad and seconded by Dean to go with the seal coating by Morris Seal Coat and share the expense with Hudson Township. Motion carried 3-0.
After viewing Long Lake Lane the township would like to cut back three hills and clean out some of the ditches and take down some trees. The hills are in the west/east straight away between Hvezda’s and Greybear’s. This would not be done until the wheat, beans and corn are out this fall. There will be three excavators that we will contact to get quotes from. This will be done before the August meeting so we can make the decision. There are also some trees that are hanging over the road that need to be trimmed. Jeff Runge was here and will take care of this. Dean will get a copy of the Cut, Slope and Fill permit to the owners of the land and request that they be at the August meeting.
Dean and James attended the Summer Short Course through MAT. They felt it was very informative and worth it. Discussion was had regarding the handouts.
The beaver dam on Cross Country Lane needs to be dealt with but the beaver dam is really not directly effecting our road. Discussion was had as to how to deal with this. The township will continue to monitor the situation and making sure the road is protected.
Motion by Brad and seconded by Dean to approve Kyle Hvezda Excavation bill for the spring gravel. Motion carried 3-0.
James rode with for the chloride this year and everything went really good. We did go over what was budgeted. There was more used but the chloride is helping hold the road better and saving on the gravel.
Ed DeSautels is here regarding the 12/31/12 audit. Ed pointed out the good, the bad and the ugly. There was a clean opinion stating that we are financially good. There does need to be clarification regarding the budget and what is reimbursed from the taxes. There was also the need to bill the city steady for the care of the shared road which Bonnie will take care of and Julie will monitor this also. Brad researched the contractors certification stating they are current on their payroll taxes. Bonnie will go ahead and get copies of this to give to all the supervisors to have if needed. Ed has letters that he will give to all. Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the audit. Motion carried 3-0.
The bathroom base board heaters were messed with and turned on. James will check to see what we can do for that so that does not happen again.
Motion by Brad to approve the bills as listed with the exception of the Greg Szlachtowski which will be tabled until further review which would total $34,888.12. Seconded by James. Motion carried 3-0
Mail bag looked at and discussed.
Motion by James and seconded by Dean to adjourn the meeting at 10:05pm. Motion carried 3-0.
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013
Our June meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:30pm. The meeting was called to order by the Dean Radil, Chairman, with the pledge to the flag.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad for approval of the bills, including the corrected payroll, totaling $7,152.48. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the May minutes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0.
The ditches on Long Lake Lane need to be fixed. Dean has acquired a maintenance agreement from Scott Green at the County. Discussion was had as to where and how to fix the ditches and when to fix them. We will need to get bids on the work needing to be done. Discussion was had as to who to have us give bids. We will meet at 6:30 on July 9th and take a look at Long Lake Lane. Bonnie will publish this in the Echo Press.
Brian is here from Bargen Inc. with a new quote for Nemic Estates for crack sealing and the replay seal coat for Lake Andrew, Pospisil and Turtle. This road is shared with Hudson Township so we will need to discuss this with them before accepting anything. Discussion was had. Motion by Brad to accept the Bargen Inc bid of $51,499.80 for all three roads. Discussion was had. With no second to this motion has dies. Motion by James to do the seal coat for Lake Andrew and Pospisil. Motion seconded by Dean. Motion carried 3-0. Motion by Brad that Dean has approval for Nemic Estates Road depending on what Hudson Township agrees to. Seconded by James. Motion carried 3-0.
There is a small road right off of Pospisil Road that has not ever been named. The county is requesting that we name it. Discussion of what the name should be. Motion by Brad and seconded by James to name it Pospisil Lane SW. Motion carried 3-0. Jeff Runge will order the proper signage.
Bonnie handed out the MAT township membership cards.
Jeff is here to discuss the roads. The gravel has been started to be hauled out. There needs to be a little push to get the grave out. James will call Kyle Hvezda and discuss this with him. Jeff has received all the signs and posts and they will begin to put them all up.
Ed Desautels spoke to Brad about the city payments for the reimbursements for Zavadil annexed property. Bonnie will look all of this up and have it for the July meeting.
There is a beaver damn on Cross County Road. Dean has spoke to Jeff to see if he could clear it out. Dean has spoke to Travis Randt to see if he could get a permit to trap the beaver. Motion by Brad to have Dean contract with Travis Randt for the removal of the Beaver and to have Jeff Runge remove the damn. Seconded by James. Motion carried 3-0.
Mail bag looked at and discussed.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to adjourn the meeting at 8:50pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013
Our May meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:30pm. The meeting was called to order by the Dean Radil, Chairman, with the pledge to the flag.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad for approval of the bills, including the corrected payroll, totaling $12,517.85. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the April minutes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by James and seconded by Dean to approve the liquor license for Cottage Grove Resort. Motion carried 3-0.
The department of public works sent out a notification regarding a meeting on Thursday, May 16th at 7pm regarding the roads. Brad will take care of this by stopping and talking to Dave Robley.
Jeff Runge is present for going over the road review minutes. Discussion was had. Jeff will take care of the signs. Motion by James and seconded by Brad to approve the road review minutes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad to adjourn the meeting at 8:40pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013
Our April meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:30pm. The meeting was called to order by the Clerk, Bonnie Lay, with the pledge to the flag. All board members were present except Brad Brejcha.
Motion by James Schmidt and seconded by Dean Radil to nominate Dean Radil to be Chairman. Motion carried 2-0.
Motion by Dean Radil and seconded by James Schmidt to have James Schmidt be Vice-Chair. Motion carried 2-0.
Motion by James and seconded by Dean for approval of the agenda with additions. Motion carried 2-0. An additional thing was needed to be added to the agenda to the previous motion was amended. Motion by James and seconded by Dean to amend the previous motion to add spring short course to the old business. Motion carried 2-0.
Brad Brechja made it to the meeting. He is taking a break from his work to be able to sit on the board tonight.
Motion by Brad and seconded by Dean for approval of the bills, including payroll, totaling $26,324.00. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the March minutes with a correction. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Board of Appeal minutes. Motion carried 3-0
Julie found out at the spring short course that the withholdings on the payroll sheets are not to be shown as this is private. This will be the practice of the township going forward. The outstanding check has had a stop payment on it and will be reissued since the payee never received the check. Motion by James and seconded by Brad to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by Dean to leave the financial institute for Lake Mary Township be Bremer Bank. Motion carried 3-0.
The signature card for the bank will not need to be updated since all the officers stayed the same.
Clarence Wolf is present here regarding Oriole Lane and the way the plowing was done. Discussion was had. Clarence also had questions regarding the web site. It has not been updated since December and there are other things that have been missed. Discussion was had. Bonnie will take extra time and get everything updated.
There was questions about the election and if there was fraud on our elections. James did research on this and found that Lake Mary Township was not committing any fraud.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad to increase the state mileage to $.565 and to keep the rest of the wages and pre diem the same. Motion carried 3-0.
Gravel quotes were looked at and discussed. Sondrol Excavating quote for class 5 is $7.91 with no class 1 bid. Central Specialties is class 5 at $8.50 per yard and class 1 at $11.00. Hvezda Excavating is class 5 at $7.70 per yard and class 1 at $7.70 per yard. Motion by Brad and seconded by James to accept Hvezda Excavating for the gravel for 2013. Motion carried 3-0. James will contact Kyle Hvezda and let him know.
Road review dates were discussed. Road review will be April 22, 2013 at 4pm with the understanding that if weather is not permitting an new date will be set.
Jeff was here regarding the roads. Nothing new was noted.
Julie and James went to the spring short course. They found out that the CTAS program for the townships has reached the end of the program. There is no funding in the state fund so they are thinking of assessing the township for the upgrade fee. Julie will be writing a letter to the state supporting this.
Summer short courses will be in June and they will need to be pre-registered. Dean will be pre-registering, James will register on site and Brad will look to see which one he will be able to make.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad to keep the gopher bond as is. Motion carried 3-0.
MAT officer list was looked at and updated.
The mouse problem was discussed. There is a hole that needs to be plugged and once that is done we will discuss an exterminator coming.
Julie needs to update the word processing program and the Antivirus. Motion by James and seconded by Dean to purchase antivirus and word processing program. Motion carried 3-0.
Brad needed to leave to get back to work.
Mailbag was looked at and discussed.
Motion by James and seconded by Dean to adjourn the meeting at 9:05pm. Motion carried 2-0.
Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
ANNUAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013
The annual meeting for Lake Mary Township was called to order at 8:15pm by the clerk with the pledge to the flag.
Motion by Dean Radil and seconded by James Schmidt to elect Brad Brejcha as moderator. Yeas: All.
Election results were read by Brad Brejcha. There were 13 votes with 13 votes re-electing Dean Radil as supervisor and 13 votes re-electing Julie Freier as Treasurer.
Motion by Mark Grandgenette and seconded by Lorraine Chan to accept the 2012 Annual Meeting minutes without reading. Yeas: All.
Alexandria Fire Department is requesting $21,145 for 2014, this is down from 2013 which was $21,411. Discussion was had. Motion by James Schmidt and seconded by Lorraine Chan to accept the request of $21,145. Yeas: All.
Bob Steidl is here regarding the Forada Fire Department and they are requesting $15,600 for 2014. Bob went over the calls they had and the weather watch calls they had. They are up to 28 members and they are taking fire fighter one and two classes which will be funded by the state. They just received a $30,000 grant which they bought a Kubota for fire calls and getting through brush. Discussion was had. Motion by Brad Brejcha and seconded by Bonnie Lay to accept $15,600. Yeas: All.
Kyle Nichtern is here for the Lowry Fire Department. They have 24 active members. He went over the weather and fire calls from 2012. They have just acquired a new vehicle. They are requesting $3,684 which was approved with the budget last year.
Stephen Van Luik is here representing the Forada First Responders. They are not asking for any set amount, whatever is donated will be appreciated. They had 43 first responder calls with 13 in Lake Mary Township in 2012. They have 13 members at present. Discussion was had. Motion by Bonnie Lay that the Forada First Responders receive $1,400 for the 2014 budget. This was seconded by Brad Brejcha. Yeas: All.
Shawn Stoen is here from the Holmes City Area First Responders. They are requesting $1,500. They had 33 calls with 13 in Lake Mary. They currently have 8 members and are actively recruiting. Discussion was had on all the insurance coverage and how they are doing independently. Douglas County has a new medical director which has improved the relationship. Motion by Lorraine Chan and seconded by Julie Freier to approve the request. Yeas: All.
Shawn Stoen Is here representing the Lowry First Responders. Lowry had 24 calls with 3 in Lake Mary. There are 12 first responders and they are actively looking yet. Motion by Mark Grandgenette and seconded by James Schmidt to give the Lowry First Responders $600. Yeas: All.
James Stratton is here to introduce himself as the commissioner for our area.
Bonnie read the request from Lakes Area Recreation. They are requesting $3,250 for this year. They had a huge increase of the rent this year. Alan Zeithamer is present from the Lakes Area Rec board to discuss the request and answer any questions. Discussion was had. Motion by Julie Freier and seconded by Bonnie Lay for $3,250. Yeas: All
Bonnie read the letter for Maple Lake Swimming lessons. There is a request for $400. Motion by James Schmidt and seconded by Brad Brejcha for $400. Yeas: All.
Mark Grandgenette is present for AAEDC. They are requesting $4,250. Mark explained the AAEDC and gave handouts. There has also been changes for AAEDC as Pat Kalina has taken another position so they have promoted Nicole Fernholz to replace him. Mark told about the projects they worked on in 2012 and what is to come for 2013. The had questions as to where our money goes for AAEDC. Discussion was had. Motion by Dean Radil for $4,250 and seconded by Bonnie Lay. Yeas: All.
The snow removal and road grading has been very good this year. Jeff Runge was present to answer any questions. There were no questions so Brad went over the funding of the roads. Discussion was had. There were questions about the substation and about the round about going in.
There has been no request from Alex Senior Center. Lorraine Chan is here requesting for the Forada Senior Group. They have 38 members. Lorraine went over their meetings and what they do. Discussion was had. Motion by Bonnie Lay and seconded by Brad Brejcha for $250. Yeas: All.
There was no request for Forada Days.
Bonnie discussed the election judges.
Brad read the proposed budget for 2014. Motion by Dean Radil and seconded by James Schmidt to accept the budget as presented. Yeas: All
Bonnie presented the Levy for 2014.
The next annual meeting will be March 11, 2014 at 8:15pm.
Motion by James Schmidt and seconded by Lorraine Chan to adjourn the meeting at 9:10pm. Yeas: All.
Respectfully submitted
Bonnie Lay, Clerk
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013
Our March meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:30pm. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Dean Radil, with the pledge to the flag. All board members were present.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the bills, including payroll, totaling $13,936.10. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the February minutes with a correction. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0.
Went over the budget numbers. Bonnie will print out all copies for annual meeting.
Dean went over when the Do Co Association of Township meeting and weed inspection meeting is. Discussion was had.
Mail bag was looked at and discussed.
Motion by James and seconded by Dean to adjourn the meeting at 8:08pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013
Our February meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:30pm. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Dean Radil, with the pledge to the flag. All board members were present.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad for approval of the bills, including payroll, totaling $11,349.82. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad to approve the January minutes with a correction. Motion carried 3-0.
There is a check still sitting out from November that is not cashed. Julie will send a letter to see if we get a response. The transition for the money market account went ok. Motion by James and seconded by Brad to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0.
Jeff Runge is here regarding the roads. He has been busy plowing since the snow. They have made it through all of the roads. No complaints as of now.
Julie spoke to Pemberton about Julie Hauseman becoming the township attorney. Her hourly rate would be $195 per hour. Motion by James and seconded by Brad to go with Julie Hauseman at Pemberton, Sorlie, Rufer and Kershner. Motion carried 3-0.
The board of appeal date is Monday April 8, 2013 at 1pm.
Budget was looked at and discussed. Bonnie will bring updates to the March monthly meeting.
Mail bag was looked at and discussed.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad to adjourn the meeting at 8:55pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013
Our January meeting was at the Lake Mary Town Hall at 7:30pm. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Dean Radil, with the pledge to the flag. All board members were present.
Motion by James and seconded by Dean for approval of the agenda with additions. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James for approval of the bills, including payroll, totaling $57,770.67. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad to approve the December minutes. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion by Brad and seconded by James to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 3-0.
Jeff Runge is here about the roads. There have been some calls regarding the slippery roads. Jeff will scrape the roads again on Thursday to help with the slippery roads.
Julie has revamped the annual news letter. It was looked over and discussed. Julie will send this out beginning to middle of February.
Bonnie presented the audit contract. Motion by Dean and seconded by Brad to accept the contract. Motion carried 3-0. Dean signed the contract and Bonnie will return the copy to Ed.
The Noxious Weed report was filled out and signed. Bonnie will return it to the county weed inspector.
Chloride for Lake Mary Township last year was 12,825 gallons. Discussion was had if we need more chloride this year or not. The board will estimate 14,000 gallons for 2013 and hopefully this will be enough.
We received a letter from our attorney Paul Johnson and his seperation from Tillett. We will table this until the February meeting so we can get a little more information as to why Paul left and what the rate will be. Julie will check into this and bring the information back to the February meeting.
Mail bag was looked at and discussed.
Motion by James and seconded by Brad to adjourn the meeting at 8:35pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Bonnie Lay, Clerk Dean Radil, Chairman