January 2024
The Lake Mary Township monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman, James Schmidt, with the pledge to the flag at 7:00 PM.
Members present Supervisors: James Schmidt, Max Radil, and Pete Fernholz;
Clerk, Sue Hanson, and Treasurer, Christy Tvrdik.
A Motion was made by James Schmidt to approve the agenda, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
A Motion was made by James Schmidt to approve the claims and disbursements #6173- 6190, PERA, and 941-2023-4 in the amount of $13,036.06, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
A Motion was made by Max Radil to approve the December 2023 minutes with the date corrected for the filing period, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
TREASURERS REPORT: There are no outstanding checks. The 2023 Year-end has been completed and information is being sent to the auditor as asked for. A Motion was made by James Schmidt to approve the Treasures report as read, 2nd by Max Radil. Motion carried 3-0.
ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR: None
ROAD DISCUSSION: The USPS is requesting that a cluster mailbox system be used instead of individual mailboxes on Serenity Drive and Serenity Lane. A discussion was had. James Schmidt will do some checking on this with the County.
OLD BUSINESS:
Newsletter: Reviewed and discussed.
AAEDC-representative: Nicole Fernholz is looking for a candidate to fill Lake Mary's AAEDC representative position.
NEW BUSINESS
Report of Outstanding Indebtedness(bonds): Lake Mary Township has no outstanding indebtedness to report
Tax Forfeited Land: LMT has 2 parcels of land #30-0365-00 and 30-368-00 going up for public auction from being tax forfeited. A discussion was had. LMT has no interest in this land and has no issue with the parcels being put up for auction.
Budget- rough draft: A rough draft of the 2023-year-end budget and proposed 2025 budget was presented and reviewed.
State/ County dues: The state and township annual dues will now be paid separately instead of just being paid to the Douglas County Assoc. of Townships.
BSSA: The BSSA Powerline will be holding another informational open house on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Holiday Inn. Max Radil is planning on attending.
Board of Appeal and Equalization training: All LMT Supervisors are current in their training. James Schmidt and Pete Fernholz are current until 2025 and Max Radil until 2026.
Noxious Weed Report- Weed Inspector Training & Annual Twp meeting: The Noxious Weed Report- Weed Inspector Training & Annual Twp meeting will be held on March 20, 2024.
Chippewa River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP): A letter was received from CWMP, and it was reviewed and discussed.
Center Point Energy: A letter from Center Point Energy was received regarding rate increases, LMT does not have any residents on Center Point Energy.
Annual Meeting/Board of Canvas Meeting: The LMT Annual Meeting Will be held at 8:15 PM, March 12, 2024, with the Board of Canvas Meeting immediately following.
Filings for Affidavits of Candidacy: 1 filing for Clerk and 1 filing for Supervisor have been received.
Appoint Election Judges/ Absentee Ballot Board for March 2024 PNP And Township elections: Sue Hanson presented a list of election judges to serve for the Annual Township election and the Absentee Ballot Board. A discussion was had. A motion was made by James Schmidt to approve Resolution 01-24 appointing the Absentee Ballot board for the 2024 March Annual election, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.A motion was made by James Schmidt to approve Resolution 01-24A appointing the election judges for the March 2024 PNP Election and Annual Election, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
Land Use/City of Alex Permits: LUPs were reviewed
Calendar: The January and February 2024 calendars were reviewed
Next Meetings: Monday, Feb 19th, 2024- Budget & Audit 5:30 PM, Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM.
MAILBAG- The mailbag was reviewed and discussed.
A Motion was made by James Schmidt at 7:38 PM to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Max Radil. Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Hanson, Clerk
Chairman__________________________________________