12-15-92 tbDecember 15, 1992
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman, Russell
Jackson. Members present were: Paul Rasmussen, Duane Thompson,
Kevin Nickelson, Charles Nordin and Russell Jackson.
Thompson made a motion to approve the clerk's minutes with correction
for 11/17/92 and 12/1/92. Nordin seconded and adopted.
Rasmussen made a motion to accept the treasurer's report. Thompson
seconded and adopted.
Steve Spence Fir&. Chief
Mr. Spence informed the board the air packs have been ordered for the
Fire Department.
Chief of Police Work Status
Mr. Jackson had been informed by Ms. Simonson that Ms. Simonson could
return to work on January 6, 1993. Thompson made a motion that
Ms. Simonson be informed to be in attendance at the January 19th,
1993 Town Board Meeting, before Ms. Simonson returns to work to
discuss job status hours. Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Mr. Nordin expressed his desire that calls for the Police Department
be transferred to the township office.
0 ( Mark Kasma Township Engineer
Mr. Thompson informed the board he had been inspecting Pennfield
Avenue regularly as Mr. Richard Stright had concerns regarding
maintenance of the road. Landmark Surveying had staked Pennfield
and the township was in the right-of-way when the township brushed
by Ms. Grunzinger's.
The bill which was incurred for reviewing the septic system for the
uptown area by Mark Kasma, Township Engineer was discussed. Nordin
made a motion to pay the bill incurred for review of the Uptown
Septic System. Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
David Hebert Township Attorne
David Hebert reported on the Peter Quandt property and informed the
board there is an easement for the property.
Michael Marosok Problems On Deck
Mr. Duane Thompson reported on the treatment of Mr. Marosok had
used for the wood treatment on his deck. Mr. Thompson felt it
would be a problem to have Mr. Marosok remove the deck.
Mr. Nickelson made a motion to compromise with Mr. Marosok regarding
the deck and to enter into a agreement that Mr. Marosok would not
hold the township responsible for any liability. This agreement
be filed with the deed for the property. The township is in
agreement with Mr. Al Goodman's opinion that the treatment is
questionable. That Mr. Marosok
periodic sealing and such other
Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Edna Siniff Business Concept
agrees to maintain the deck with
maintenance as necessary.
Ms. Siniff reviewed a Business Venture Concept for a Research/
Educational/ Manufacturing Facility in New Scandia Township.
The board informed Ms. Siniff that they would need more specific
information about the concept and that Ms. Siniff should contact
Washington County Code and Enforcement also.
Kenneth Carlson/Russell Kostahryz
Thompson made a motion to approve the Kenneth Carlson/Russell
Kostahryz boundary correction. Nickelson seconded and adopted.
Richard Quigley/New Scandia Township
Rasmussen made a motion to approve the stamping of the deed for
Richard Quigley to New Scandia Township for road purposes.
Thompson seconded and adopted.
Pay Equity
Nickelson made a motion to approve the Pay Equity Report submitted
by David Hebert, Township Attorney. With the following increases.
Hourly rate for Dolores Peterson, Clerk 1992 at $15.76 and 1993
at $16.31. Mary Lou Simonson, Chief of Police 1992 $15.76
and 1993 $16.21. Thompson seconded and adopted.
Road Ma-intenance
A discussion was held regarding the amount of cinders being applied
to township roads by maintenance men. The clerk would inform
Mr. Granberg to apply more cinders and to notify the township
office prior to a day off.
Awair Act
The clerk informed the board that all Minnesota Township's must
be in compliance with the Awair Act by July 1, 1993. "A Workplace
Accident Injury Reduction Act". Nickelson made a motion to
contract with HR Plus Corporation (Roger Robinson) to develop
a program for New Scandia Township. Rasmussen seconded and
adopted.
Thompson made a motion to pay the bills for December, 1992.
Rasmussen seconded and adopted.
Thompson made a motion to adjourn.
Dolores rson
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New Scandi Township Clerk