Reoganizational Meeting 2021
UNAPPROVED
The Lake Mary Township monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman, James Schmidt, with the pledge to the flag at 6:05 PM.
Members present: Supervisors: James Schmidt, Donna Hoeper, and Pete Fernholz;
Clerk, Sue Hanson, and Treasurer, Christy Tvrdik.
A motion was made by Pete Fernholz to appoint James Schmidt as Chairman, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by James Schmidt to appoint Pete Fernholz as Vice-Chairman, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0
A Motion was made by James Schmidt to approve the agenda, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
Wages
- Officer Pay:
o Supervisors: Currently $20 /hour plus Per Diem. A motion was made by James Schmidt to keep the Supervisor's wage at $20/hour plus Per Diem, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion Carried 3-0.
o Treasurer: Current salary is $365/month plus Per Diem. A motion was made by James Schmidt to raise the Treasurer’s salary 5% to $383.00, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
o Deputy Treasurer: Currently $20/ hour. A motion was made by James Schmidt to keep the Deputy Treasurer wage at $20.00/hour, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
o Clerk: Current salary $400/month plus Per Diem. A motion was made by James Schmidt to raise the Clerk’s salary 5% to $420.00. In addition, the clerk will get paid a $20.00 hourly wage above monthly salary when serving as an election judge, performing extra election duties, or duties that are beyond the normal clerk duties, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
o Deputy Clerk: Currently $20/ hour. A motion was made by James Schmidt to keep the Deputy Clerk wage at $20.00/hour, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
o Per Diem: Per Diem is currently $75.00 per meeting. A discussion was had. A motion was made by James Schmidt to raise the Per Diem to $80.00 for any meeting attended by Supervisors, Clerk, or Treasurer lasting from 1 to 4 hours, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0.
o Election judges: Currently $16/hour, Head Judge $18/hour. A motion was made by James Schmidt to keep election judge wages the same, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
Starting in 2022, we will look at adding Judges to the payroll.
o Mileage: Currently $.56 /per mile. Federal rate.
- Official Newspaper: Currently Forum Communications (Echo Press). A motion was made by James Schmidt to continue with Forum Communications as LMT’s official newspaper, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
- Official Bank: Currently Bremer Bank. A discussion was had. A motion was made by James Schmidt to change to Bell Bank as LMT’s official bank, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
- Gopher Bounty: Currently $5/pocket and $0.50/striped. At the DCAT meeting, a request was made to have all township bounties the same for gophers to make it easier for Gardonville and Runestone Telecom to do matching funds. After discussion, it was decided $4 to be the bounty amount for Douglas County at the DCAT meeting. A motion was made by James Schmidt to change the LMT pocket gopher bounty to $4 and keep the striped gopher bounty the same, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
- Office Supplies: A discussion was had. A wall mount first aid emergency kit is needed. A motion was made by James Schmidt for an allowance up to $200.00 to purchase a wall mount first aid emergency kit, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
- Contractor insurance- LMT has current liability insurance forms on file for all active contractors.
- Annual Resolutions:
o AAEDC: A motion was made by James Schmidt to approve the AAEDC 04-21 resolution, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
o SupervisorResolution Authorizing Contract: A motion was made by Pete Fernholz to approve resolution 0421A, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0. A motion was made by James Schmidt to approve resolution 0421B, 2nd by Pete Fernholz. Motion carried 3-0. A motion was made by James Schmidt to approve resolution 0421C, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
A Motion was made by James Schmidt at 6:44 PM to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Donna Hoeper. Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Hanson, Clerk_____________________________________________
Chairman_______________________________________________________