11-10-92 special tbNovember 10, 1992
On the above date New Scandia Township held a Special Meeting.
Chairman Russell Jackson called the meeting to order. The following
Board Members were present; Russell Jackson, Kevin Nickelson,
Paul Rasmussen and Duane Thompson.
Brian Jemelka Employment Agreement
Mr. Jemelka's contract was reviewed for the 1992 and 1993. Mr.
Jemelka was requesting the follwing.
A. May thru August Mr. Jemelka would like to work 10
hour days, 4 days a week.
B. $14.29 per hour for 1992 and $14.55 per hour for 1993.
C. Hospitalization $260.00 per month for 1993.
Dental`$295.00 per month for 1993.
D. To change item C in the Employment Agreement to $4,250.00
for severance compensation_.
E. The township pay the physical for the Commercial Drivers
License.
The 10 hour day for May to August was discussed and this item shall
not be in the Employees Agreement. Mr. Jemelka could use his
descretion, but to contact Mr. Jackson or the office when he plans
to do this. This would be on a trial basis.
Thompson made a motion to accept the Employment Agreement changes -
for Mr. Jemelka, which is the same as Washington County Employees.
Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Mike Marosok Deck Problems
Mr. Marosok explained problems he has incurred with a deck, which
has been completed on his home. Mr. Marosok stated he had submitted
a plan for the deck when he applied for his building permit. The
County had red tagged his deck and he had complied to the code
for the construction of the deck, but the treatment for the lumber
does not meet code according to Washington County. Mr. Marosok
feels there is no problem with the treatment of the lumber.
Mr. Russell Anderson and Mr. Al Goodman both spoke to the subject.
Mr. Marosok's permit had expired when he constructed the deck
and the County does not have a problem with the structure, but
the lumber and treatment of lumber does not meet the County
and State Code and if there is a problem with this the township
would be liable. Mr. Goodman informed the board he his under
contract to enforce the Washington County Code and State of
Minnesota Code. Mr. Goodman stated he felt the board must make a
decision on this issue.
It was agreed Mr. Marosok will submit further information on the
lumber treatment, which hasbeen applied and this item would be
on the December 15, 1992 Town Board Agenda.
Job Descriptions
The Unskilled Manual Laborer job description was reviewed and
section accountable to: road supervisor and township maintenance
men shall be removed and add clearing snow on job responsibilties.
The Part Time Maintenance Laborer job description was reviewed.
Section accountable to: Road supervisor and senior maintenance
man (grader operator) shall be removed.
Russell Anderson
Mr. Anderson reviewed the problems incurred with Mr. Dean Tharp's
stair construction on :the new -house on Olinda Lane. Mr. Anderson
stated stairs and decks are often a problem in construction to
meet building codes.
Septic Svstem For Maintenance Gara
Mr. Duane Thompson reviewed different systems to prevent oil from
machinery in the septic system. Mr. Al Goodman would check into
a 1,500 to 2,00 gallon holding tank and flamable waste seperator
and submit this information to the office.
Brush Chipping
Mr. Duane Thompson reviewed renting a brush chipper from Washington
County which Mr. Thompson had observed at the Public Works Department.
Thompson made a motion to engage Washington County and two men
for an experimental trial for 10 areas for one day. Nickelson
seconded and adopted.
Pay Equity
Mr. David Hebert stated due to increase in Brian Jemelka's salary
the pay equity would have to be adjusted on the Clerk's salary
and Chief of Police salary. Mr. Nickelson suggested the Clerk's
title to be changed to Clerk/Administer. Mr. Hebert would check
this title and if this would effect the pay equity. Mr. Hebert
would report on these items at the December 15, 1992 Town Board
Meeting.
Workmen's Compensation For Mary Lou Simonson
The board questioned if the office has had any communications
regarding when Ms. Simonson would be returning to work or any
communications regarding status on Ms. Simonson. The only
The only communication was by phone from Ms. Simonson`s Caseworker
regarding the unusal break Ms. Simonson had incurred and also
conversation with Mr. Vannelli regarding non payment to Ladd
Memorial Hospital. Thompson made a motion Mr. Paul Rasmussen
contact Q.R.C. about not receiving any communications from
Employee Benefits Association. Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Nickelson made a motion to adjourn. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Dolores Peterson
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