08-20-96 reconvened annual tbAugust 2Q, 1996
On the above date New Scandia Township Annual Meeting was
reconvened to adopt the levy for the year of 1997. The following
Board Members were also present: Charles Nordin, Chairman, Duane
Thompson, Vice Chairman, Edith Hadlich, Kevin Nickelson and Paul
Rasmussen.
The meeting was called to order by Clerk, Dolores Peterson, who
then asked the Moderator, Robert Jensen to conduct the meeting.
The Clerk presented the following Levy for the year of 1997.
(1) General Fund $155,600.00
(2) Road and Bridge Fund 415,000.00
(3) Fire Fund 82,400.00
(4) Community Center Fund 25,000.00
(5) Blacktop Fund 1992 83,000.00
(6) Blacktop Fund 1994 120,000.00
(7) Park Fund 30,000.00
Total Levy $925,400.00
Wendell Johnson made a motion to adopt the presented Levy of
$925,400.00 for the year of 1991. Motion seconded and adopted.
Floyd Simonson/Payment of Mary Lou Simonson Attorney Fees
Mr Floyd Simonson requested that a motion be made from the floor
for the attorn y fees that Ms Simonson had incurred in the amount
of $4247.00. s Simonson stated that this should be a obligation
of the township and the Town Board members in the past at
informed her she would be covered by insurance.
Township Attorney, David Hebert informed the electors that this
cannot be voted on by the electors. He also informed the
residents that the township had requested a opinion from the
Attorney General, Hubert Humphrey and he informed the board that
the township is neither obligated or authorized to make payment
of the fees.
After much discussion from the residents, questioning of
insurance coverage, severance pay, bonus payment and why the
township attorney had not represented Ms Simonson, most residents
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realized the township was not authorized for payment of the
outstanding fee
Thomas Obst stated the township should; have a Fund Raiser for Ms
Simonson. Mr Bruce Swenson offered to help with the Fund Raiser.
Bruce Swenson made a motion to adjourn, motion seconded. The
Annual Meeting adjourned with one no vote.
Dolores Peterson
New Scand° Township Clerk