12-19-95 tbDecember 19, 1995
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Charles Nordin. The following board members were present:
Vice Chairman, Duane Thompson, Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson,
Paul Rasmussen.
CONSENT AGENDA
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the following consent
agenda with the exception to hold the check for Landmark
Surveying until December 29, 1995 as agreements shall be signed
before that date for TIF monies.
1. Call to order
2. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 11/21/95 and
12/5/95 Town Board and 12/5/95 Planning Commission
3. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Balance November 1, 1995 $1,090,041.65
Receipts 19,359.02
Expenditures 192,682.66
Balance December 1,1995 $ 916,718.01
4. Approve payment of $28,500.00 to Landmark Surveying
for initial payment of 1/3 of the project estimate
for Bliss Plat/Holiday Beach Plat surveying.
5. Approve payment to New Scandia Fire and Rescue
Department in the amount of $10,863.00 to match State
Aid.
6. Payment of December expenditures
7. Adjournment
Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
FIRE CHIEF/SIEVE SPENCE
Mr Spence informed the board that the department shall need radio
updating in approximately 1997 and the township will have to
increase the capital improvement fund for this purpose.
Duane Thompson made a motion to approve the Non -Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License for the Firemens Ball to be held on February 24,
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1996. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion passed
unanimously.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Mr Mike White reported the possibility of a trail into O'Brien
Park from the Myron Lindgren property. Mr White has contacted
the O'Brien Park and Mr Lindgren and both parties are agreeable.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to appoint Lori Lown to the Park
Recreation Committee. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and
motion passed unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion that Charles Nordin represent the
Town Board on the Park and Recreation Committee. Edith Hadlich
seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER/TOM PREW
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY CENTER WELL
Mr Prew informed the board that the pump which was to be donated
for the well will not match the proposed system and that the
plans and specifications are completed for the bid process.
Duane Thompson made a motion
Community Center Well and the
Kevin Nickelson seconded the
unanimously.
VALLEY PAVING FINAL PAYMENT
to advertise for bids for the
well be completed by April 1, 1996.
motion and motion passed
Duane Thompson made a motion to approve the final payment for the
1994 Road Improvement in the amount of $17,443.64. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
Duane Thompson made a motion to approve the final payment to
Valley Paving for the Oxboro Avenue in the amount of $3,667.07.
Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
Duane Thompson made a motion to approve the compensating change
order in the amount of $10,162.55 for Oxboro Avenue Improvement.
Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion passed
unanimously.
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STREET LIGHTING/OAKHILL ROAD
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to authorize the Township Engineer,
Tom Prew to provide Engineering Services for Part I and Part II -
Construction Engineering Phase for the Street Lighting Project
for Oakhill Road. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and motion
passed unanimously.
UPTOWN SEWER SYSTEM
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the partial payment to
Peterson Excavating for Uptown Sewer System in the amount of
$5,496.30. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion passed
unanimously.
Duane Thompson made a motion to approve the change order No 2
in the amount of $1,762.60 for the Uptown Sewer System. Edith
Hadlich seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
STEVE LONDON/TRUCK DELIVERY
Mr Steve London from Iten Chevrolet was in attendance as the
board had requested his presence due to the late delivery of the
cab and chassis that was ordered from Iten Chevrolet on August 1,
1995. Mr London said the late delivery is because of the
electronic device. Mr London informed the board he would give
the township a monthly update on the progress of the cab and
chassis. This item will be on the February Town Board agenda.
BRUCE SWENSON QUESTIONS REGARDING MAINTENANCE
Mr Swenson expressed his concerns regarding ice and snow removal
at the Community Center. Mr Nordin informed Mr Swenson that a
meeting had been held with Mr Bierman and this situation was
discussed and that weekly meetings will be held with the Public
Works Department.
Mr Swenson expressed concerns regarding battery operated exist
lights and Mr Swenson was informed the exist lights had been
ordered and are to be installed in January with the redecorating
and lighting project for the hall in the Community Center.
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SUPERVISION PAY SCALE FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Kevin Nickelson made a motion as of January 1, 1996 the $.30 an
hour difference for supervision of the Public Works Department by
Mr Brian Jemelka be discontinued. Paul Rasmussen seconded the
motion and motion passed unanimously.
SCANDIA LIGHTED BALLFIELD/DAMES LINDBERG
Mr James Lindberg representing the Scandia Rod and Gun Gulf
presented a proposal to consider the transfer of the real estate
of the Scandia Lighted Ballfield to New Scandia Township with the
following restrictions: Requiring the Ball Field continue to be
used indefinitely as an Athletic Field. The Scandia/Marine Lions
have discussed the possibility of maintaining and improving the
park as their budget allows.
Duane Thompson made a motion that New Scandia Town Board are in
favor of the concept and that Charles Nordin be the
representative for the Town Board at the meetings regarding this
proposal and the committee will report back at a later date.
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
PAY SCALE FOR PART-TIME SECRETARY AND STAND-BY SNOWPLOWING
Paul Rasmussen made a motion that the pay scale for the part-time
position of secretary be approximately $7.50 to $8.00 per hour.
Duane Thompson seconded and motion passed unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion that the pay scale for the stand-by
snowplowing position be $11.00 per hour and no benefits. Edith
Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
The Employment Committee shall interview the candidates for the
part-time secretary position with a date set by Duane Thompson
and Paul Rasmussen.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/WILLIAMSBRUG PLAT/BILL WILSON
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to accept the Development
Agreement for Williamsburg Plat/Bill Wilson with changes by the
Township Attorney and the township is responsible for the
bituminous surfacing from Manning Trail to the beginning of the
plat. Edith Hadlich seconded the motion adopted unanimously.
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LETTER TO RESIDENTS IN THE BLISS PLAT AND HOLIDAY BEACH REGARDING
SURVEYING
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to send the letter which Landmark
Surveying submitted with revisions to residents in the Bliss Plat
and Holiday Beach plat regarding the surveying in the area.
Edith Hadlich seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
PLANNING AND ZONING AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Paul Rasmussen made a motion,to approve the agreement for
Planning and Zoning with the Department of Health, Environment
and Land Management. Duane Thompson seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
REMOVAL OF WALL AIR CONDITIONERS
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to remove one or two of the wall air
conditioners. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion with the
following amendment. The township office shall acquire a quote
for the restoration of the area destroyed by the conditioners and
submit to the Town Board. Motion adopted unanimously.
PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT FOR SHARING OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT WITH
WASHINGTON COUNTY 1.
Duane Thompson made a motion not to participate in the Project
for Sharing and Major Equipment with Washington County. Paul
Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.
D� ores Peterson
New Scan d`a Township Clerk