03-12-96 annual tbMarch 12, 1996
On the above date New Scandia Township held the Annual Meeting.
Chairman, Charles Nordin, Vice Chairman Duane Thompson, Edith
Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson and Paul Rasmussen were present.
The clerk called the meeting to order and asked for nomination of
a Moderator for the meeting. Robert Jensen was elected.
The clerk read the Notice of the Annual Meeting and Election
regarding the following:
(1) One Supervisor for a term of 3 years for Seat
Five.
The minutes of the 1995 Annual Meeting were read. Michael White
made motion to accept, seconded and adopted.
The clerk reported the expenditures for the fiscal year were
$964,595.00. Michael White made a motion to accept seconded
and adopted.
The treasurer's reported the revenue for the fiscal year were
$1,169,818.00. Michael White made a motion to accept seconded and
adopted.
Planning Commission Report/Blair Joselyn
Blair Joselyn, Chairman of the Planning Commission reported on
behalf of the Planning Commission. Mr Joselyn reported the
township processed eleven (11) variances, seven (7) conditional
use permits, seven (7) minor subdivision, one (1) major
subdivision, Willamsburg Plat, twenty two (22) conditional use
permits renewal, four (4) gravel mining permits. Fifteen (15)
new homes were constructed with a valuation of $1,775,000.00.
New Scandia Fire and Rescue (Steve Spence)
Steve Spence Fire Chief reported on behalf of the Fire and Rescue
Department. The department responded to one hundred fifty three
(153) calls, ninety six (96) of these calls were for medical or
rescue assistance and fifty seven (57) calls were fire related.
1995's run volume was up 20o when compared to 1994 totals.
Projects in 1995 included putting in service a new grass rig
which the Department received in August. The Department
purchased a computer with proceeds from the Fireman's Ball which
the Department will use for record keeping, attendance and filing
State Reports.
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The Fire Department believes the township should begin to explore
the options of adding to, supplementing or replacing the fire
hall. -
Mr Spence recognized three members who recently retired. They
were Greg Benson with 21 years of service, James Lindberg with 24
years of service and Floyd Simonson with a record setting 41
years of service to the community. The Department currently have
29 members on the roster.
Mike White Park and Recreation Committee
Mr Mike White reported 1995 Projects included fencing of the
ballfield south of the Community Center and rewriting the Park
Land ordinance and completion of the new skating facility_ plans.
Forest Lake Service Bureau
Brian Alhm and Michael McCurdy represented the Forest Lake
Service Bureau. Brian Alhm thanked the township for their
support and reported the bureau celebrated twenty years of
service to young people and families. The bureau published a
book called Coloring Our World Peaceful, for the anniversary.
Michael McCurdy gave a report on behalf of the Service Bureau.
He reported during 1995, 69,1 young people and their families from
New Scandia Township received services from the Youth Service
Bureau. Mr McCurdy explained the bureau's prevention programs.
The bureau's goal to keep young people out of the court system is
done through the diversion program. Mr McCurdy asked for the
continued support in 1996 in the amount of $4,000.00.
Mr Floyd Simonson
Mr Simonson requested on behalf of the Former Chief of Police
Officer, Ms Mary Lou Simonson to pay the attorney fees of
$4,272.50 and requested a motion from the floor for this payment.
Mr David Hebert, Township Attorney stated the residents have no
authority to vote on this item and the township has requested an
opinion from the Attorney Generals Office and the township will
be receiving a opinion from that office. The Township Board will
make a decision on this matter.
WELL FOR SKATING RINK AND COMMUNITY CENTER
Mr Kermit Granberg expressed his concern about the well that was
in the process of being drilled for the Skating Rink and
Community Center and questioned the site and why at this time the
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machinery has been removed from the area. Mr Nordin .informed Mr
Granberg due to the geology of this area, and for this reason,
the Engineering Firm are recommending a change in the well
design. The changes involve drilling a larger diameter well, and
being prepared to add an inner casing if necessary. This change
order will be discussed at the March 19, 1996 Town Board
meeting.
The site location was selected so the well would not be near any
drainfield and if and when the Fire Department have their own
well it should be located by the Fire Station.
JEFF PETERSON/MISSION STATEMENT
Jeff Peterson made a motion to direct the Town Board to prepare a
Mission Statement to promote a Vision Statement For Growth and
Development In New Scandia Township. Mr John Bootier seconded
the motion.
Mr Kevin Nickelson informed the residents this has been included
in the Comprehensive Plan and this plan has to be amended.
The motion was defeated by a vote of seven to five.
The clerk read the following election results. Ninety six votes
were east. Kevin Nickelson received eighty six votes and eleven
write in votes. Robert Jensen asked for a unanimous vote of the
citizens to declare Kevin Nickelson, Supervisor for a three year
term. A unanimous voted was received.
David Brown made a motion to reconvene the Annual Meeting to
August 15, 1996.
Dolores Peterson
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New Scancia Township Clerk