3-19-91 tbThe oath of office for Russell
Kevin Nickelson Supervisor and
given by Dolores Peterson.
March 19, 1991
Jackson, C. Duane Thompson and
Edith Hadlich, Treasurer was
The regular monthly meeting for New Scandia Township was
called to order by Clerk Dolores Peterson. A Chairman and
Vice Chairman was elected for the year of 1991 by paper
ballot. Mr. Russell Jackson was elected Chairman and Mr.
Charles Nordin was elected Vice Chairman.
The following board members were present: Russell Jackson,
Charles Nordin, Beverly Pratt, Kevin Nickelson and Duane
Thompson.
Nordin made a motion to accept clerks minutes for 2/19/91,
Thompson seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to accept the clerks and treasurers
books for March 1990-1991. Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Oakhill Road
The board set a meeting to review plans and specifications
for Oakhill Road regrading and inform property owners
on about Oakhill Road about the meeting on March 28, 1991.
Steve Spence Fire Chief
Mr. Spence reviewed the expenses for the Fire Department for
March 1990-1991. Mr. Spence stated equipment has been pruchased
from donations and the proceeds from the Firemans Ball. The
two have totaled to $20,200.00. Mr. Spence informed the
board of the need of a new tanker in the year of 1992.
Weed Inspector
Assistant
Nordin made a motion to appoint Frank Langer Weed Inspector
for the township. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Swenson Recycling
Mr. Bruce Swenson presentated the Recycling Agreement for the
year of 1991. Mr. Swenson stated he will be taking plastic
materials at the City of Marine. He informed the board the
need of a baler to bale the plastic and it was discussed
that the township could use the special grant for this item.
Nickelson made a motion to accept the contract with Swenson
j Recycling. Nordin seconded and adopted.
Public Hearing on the Vacation of Part of 182nd Street
The clerk read the notice of public hearing for part of 182nd
Street North. Dan Bever was the spokemens for the involved
parties. Mr. Robert Larson would like it vacated between
his two lots 10 and 11. Mr. Hebert informed the board the
property owners would have to form a Private Road Maintenance
Agreement. Mr. Hebert had provided the board with information
from the Leaque of Minnesota Cities relating to the vacation
of streets. Nickelson made a motion to table the decision
for vacate of part of 182nd Street to the next town board
meeting. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Abondoned Well at BiR Lake School
the clerk inoormed the board the Minnesota Department of Health
stated the well has to be sealed at the Big Lake School. Nickelson
made a motion that Mr. Charles Nordin and Mr. Duane Thompson
would view the site of the well and inform the clerk if she
should obtain bids from a licensed well contractor. Pratt
seconded and adopted.
The Town Board set a special meeting for March 30, 1991 at
9:00 a.m. to view township roads.
Sign at Historical Marker on Olinda Trail
Pratt made a motion to grant permission to Washington County
Historical Society to install a sign by the historical marker
on Olinda Trail. Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Letter of Resignation From Clifford Duane Thompson
Nordin made a motion to accept the letter of resignation from
C. Duane Thompson from the Planning Commission. Pratt seconded
and adopted.
Roto Tiller Bids
Thompson made a motion to purchase the tiller from low bidder
Olson Fuel and contact Olson Fuel for a demonstration of
the tiller and contemplating the purchase of this tiller if
the board is satisfied. Nickelson seconded and adopted.
David Jessup User Fee
Thompson made a motion to change the user fee for David Jessup
parcel number 91305-2100 from full homestead to seasonal
residence for one year time. Pratt seconded and adopted.
Mr. Jessup must reapply next year.
Lakes Area Recreation
Nordin made a motion to donate $200.00 to Lakes Area Recreation
for softball equipment. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Soil and Water Conservation
Thompson made a motion to send a letter to Washington County
Soil and Water Conservation informing the department that the
township will be using the tractor for road work when the
department was requesting the use of the tractor. Nordin
seconded and adopted.
Marine -On -St -Croix Water Management Organization
Nordin made a motion to appoint David Brown as an alternate
to the Marine -On -St -Croix Management Organization. Nickelson
seconded and adopted.
Watch for Children Sign
Nordin made a motion to install watch for children sign on
Manning Lane or Court. Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Letter From Department of Trade and Economic Department
The clerk informed the board the above department are requesting
future development for the Bone Lake Park Area. Nordin made
a motion to refer this letter to Curt Sparks of Forest Lake
Water Management. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Review of Charges, Salaries, etc.
Thompson made a motion on the following grader and truck work
on private roadways in the township. Grader $40.00 min, $45.00
half hour, $60.00 3/4 hour and $75.00 one hour. Truck $35.00
min, $40.00 half hour, $45.00 3/4/ hour, $55.00 one hour.
Nordin seconded and adopted.
Brian Jemelka Grader Operator
Nickelson made a motion to comply with the increase of hourly
rate toe�14e03, $230.00 for hospitalization per month and dental
$275.08 andy not to increase the severence pay. Nordin seconced
and adopted. Mr. Jemelka must provide proof of Medical Inurance.
Pratt made a motion to increase all labor, miscellaneous -
and part time hourly rate to $6.75. Maintenance Man $9.35,
Clerk $10.25 plus five paid holidays: July 4, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Treasurer
$8.60 and Chief of Police $12.00. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Nordin made a motion to pay the bills for March, 1991. Thompson
seconded and adopted.
Pratt made a motion to adjourn. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Dolores Peterson
v
New Scandia Township Clerk