06-06-95 tbJune 6, 1995
On the above date New Scandia Town Board held their regular
monthly meeting. Chairman, Charles Nordin, Edith Hadlich,
Kevin Nickelson, Paul Rasmussen and Duane Thompson were present.
CULVERT ON PILAR
Ms Harriett Johnson was concerned and questioned why the culvert
was not removed on Pilar as stated at the May 20, 1995 Town Board
meeting.
Mr Duane Thompson informed.the board that the Road Committee
wanted another opinion regarding the installation of the culvert
and he contacted Konrad Koosmann, of Washington Soil Conservation
Department to inspect the site. The letter from Mr Koosmann was
read and Mr Koosmann felt the erosion problem is minor because,
the runoff that has occurred did not wash out any of the planted
oat crop as evidence by the continuous oat rows that still remain
throughout the erosion area and that as the crop gets more
established erosion will be totally controlled.
Mr Thompson also reported some of the neighbors had informed him
the area is always wet in the spring and one of the neighbors was
very satisfied with the culvert.
Mr Franz Westermeier informed the board he felt that a mistake
had been made and if you view the half section maps the road is
on Ms Johnson's property. Mr Westermeier expressed the three
following items:
(1) That the board should apologize to Ms Johnson for the
work that was done on her property without permission.
(2) Sand has washed into the field and there is an erosion
problem, therefore it should be restored exactly as
before.
(3) The spot on Pilar by the Ulrich property is very low
and that area should be built up.
Mr Duane Thompson informed the board and Ms Johnson that he
accepted the blame for the culvert installation and he had
apologized to Ms Johnson and Mr Lappe.
Mr Nordin stated the board had made a decision at the May 20,
1995 board meeting to remove the culvert and he wanted the
culvert removed within a week and Mr Nordin will contact Ms
Johnson and Mr Nordin and Ms Johnson will view the property to
assure all the work has been completed satisfactory.
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Mr Jerry Lappe will be reimbursed for damages to the crops that
were planted and submit a itemized bill.
AERATOR SITE ON GOOSE LAKE AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FOR THE
AERATOR
The town board had meet earlier this evening with Mr Bruce
Swenson to view the proposed site for the aerator on Goose Lake.
Mr Swenson informed the board the area was approximately 60 feet
of lake shore and the cost would be $6,000.00.
Paul Ramussen made a motion to purchase the site on Goose Lake
from Mr Bruce Swenson for the amount of $6,000.00. The area
shall be fenced, with a gate that is locked and allow no
entrance. Screening on the north side and the land be restricted
only to allow for the aerator and the equipment not be stored at
the site. If and when a decision has been made that the aerator
shall not used on Goose Lake, Mr Swenson will have the
opportunity to purchase the site back for $6,000.00. Ms Edith
Hadlich seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
The board stated there is a possibility the township may have a
problem with wetland in the area and the legal work is the
township responsibility.
MR BRIAN JEMELKA EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
The clerk informed the board Mr Jemelka had signed the contract
for employment agreement with the changes on the contract that
was supplied to the board members. Mr Jemleka's contract is on
file under Brian Jemelka. Mr Duane Thompson made a motion to
accept the contract as signed by Mr Jemelka. Paul Rasmussen
seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENTS
Mr Duane Thompson informed the board the truck specifications are
completed and the township should advertise for bids for a new
truck. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to advertise for bids per
specification for a gown truck. Ms Edith Hadlich seconded the
motion and motion passed unanimously.
STEVE SPENCE (FIRE CHIEF) PAY SCALE
Paul Rasmussen made a motion the pay scale for Fire Chief, Steve
Spence be retroactive from January 1, 1995. Duane Thompson
seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
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OAK WILT RELEASE FORM
Upon request from Mandy Musielewicz Consulting Forester the clerk
was requesting that the volunteer tree inspectors receive
mileage, but the inspectors should sign a release form stating
they are not an employee of the township and therefore the
township is not responsible for liability for the inspectors.
It was agreed the clerk would speak to the township insurance
agent about this matter.
MR DUANE THOMPSON ROAD SUPERVISOR
Mr Thompson requested funds for surveying Parkview Avenue in the
Merrihills Plat and that Ozark Avenue in the Hawkinson Business
Plat should be posted a 7 ton road instead of a 5 ton road in the
spring of the year.
Ms Edith Hadlich made a motion to authorize $1200.00 for
surveying of Parkview Avenue in the Merrihills Plat. Paul
Rasmussen seconded and motion passed unanimously.
Mr Duane Thompson made a motion to post Ozark Avenue in the
Hawkinson Business Park, 7 tons and the existing bituminous
surfaced roads in the township 5 tons. Mr Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to adjourn, Edith Hadlich seconded
the motion and meeting adjourned.
Do res Peterson
New Scand' Township Clerk