December
Lake Mary Township Monthly Meeting Unapproved
December 11, 2018
Meeting was called to order by James Schmidt with the pledge to the flag at 7:30 pm.
Motion by James Schmidt to approve the agenda. 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0
Motion to approve the bills in the amount of $43,021.34 by James Schmidt. 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0
Motion to approve minutes with corrections to verbiage and punctuation by Donna Hoeper. 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0
Treasurer’s Report: On the 6th of December 2018 a CD was opened for the amount of $533,387.02 for 2 years at an interest rate of 2.86%. The total was over the .5 Million originally discussed at Novembers meeting, due to accrued interest. There is one outstanding check.
Motion to approve the Treasurers report made by James Schmidt. 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0
ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR: None
ROAD DISCUSSION: Eric Frederiksen, who lives on Oriole Ln was present to ask about a turn around sign on the East end of Oriole Ln. There is a turnaround, but not a sign, only no parking signs. People are having a tendency to turn around in the private drives instead of using the turnaround. Motion made by James Schmidt to place turnaround sign on the East end of Oriole Ln, on the South side of road to make turnaround more visible to motorists. Pete Fernholz 2nd. Motion carried 3-0. James Schmidt explained and discussed turnaround sign and placement with Jeff Runge Jr.
OLD BUSINESS:
Culvert Ordinance/Resolution: Jeff Stabnow was present. Jeff Stabnow will review and correct the Culvert Resolution. Jeff Stabnow asked if Lake Mary Township has an Approach Policy, which they do not. Discussion was had on adding an Approach Policy to the Culvert Resolution. Jeff Stabnow will incorporate Approach Policy in with the corrected Culvert Resolution and present this to the Board at the January 2019 meeting. Discussion was also had on if Lake Mary Township needs a resolution on new gravel roads. New gravel road resolution shouldn’t be needed, as all new developments need to be blacktopped. Discussion also had, on how some Towns are requiring new developments not only to blacktop roads in the new developments, but also upgrade and blacktop existing gravel roads running from the development to the nearest blacktop road.
File cabinet: Sue Hanson checked into cost of new 4 door fireproof file cabinet. The costs range from $1350-2500, will do more checking on ratings for withstanding fire temperatures.
Computer repair: Computer was repaired and anti-virus installed. It was recommended by Computer Specialists to purchase new computer. Will revisit new computer purchase at April 2019 meeting.
Calendar: Township is on track for everything that needs to be done. New fillings for Candidacy start Jan.1, 2019 and ends Jan. 15, 2019.
January meeting: Due to New Year’s Holiday and year end tasks, discussion was had to postpone January meeting until the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Motion made by James Schmidt to move January 8th meeting to January 15th at 7:30, due to end of year items and delay of information needed for meeting due to holiday falling on 1st Tues of the month. 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Panfish Solar: James attended meeting regarding Panfish Solar. The company is looking for a four section area of approximately 1500-2500 acres to place solar panels. Right now, they are looking at a four sections in Hudson Township, off of County Rd 17. They are looking to place solar panels on area. Discussion was had.
Polling place resolution: Every year a Resolution needs to be signed designating the Township polling place for the year. Motion was made by James Schmidt to approve resolution of 12-18, designating the annual polling place of Lake Mary Township to be the Lake Mary Town Hall for 2019, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
MAT Training: MAT will be offering training on year-end procedures for clerks and treasurers in January of position as of now 2019. Sue Hanson is planning on attending. The Board OK’d Christy Tvrdik attending the training being her position is appointed.
MAILBAG:
Reviewed and discussed
Motion by James Schmidt at 9:13 pm to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0
Respectfully Submitted, Sue Hanson