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The regular New Scandia Township Board Meeting was called to
order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt. The following Board Members
were also present: Paul Rasmussen, Vice Chairman, Michael Hinz,
Robert Jensen and Kevin Nickelson.
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the following consent
agendas
1. Call to order
2. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 12/21/99 Town
Board and 01/04/20 Planning Commission
3. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Balance December 1, 1999 $1,223,172.38
Receipts 543,791.45
Expenditures 219,736.88
Bank Charges -38.50
Balance December 31, 1999 $1,547,188.45
4. Approval of January vouchers
Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Captain McGlothin/Washington County Sheriffs Department
Captain McGlothin reviewed the letter that was sent to Sheriff
James Frank regarding the Washington County Dispatch to
discontinue its current practice of sending First Responders to
all levels of medical calls. Captain McGlothin explained the
calls are classified as ABCD. A level calls are routine
transports and minor injuries, and B level calks are also non -
emergency, but require a prompt response. C and D level calls
are considered emergencies, and require a rapid response.
Sergeant Morency was asking the Fire Chiefs to consider revising
their response policies, not requiring a change. It is the
Washington County Sheriffs Department desire to provide high
quality and efficient emergency services to all communities and
there is a need that all Departments be uniform.
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. Contract
The contract for Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. was signed with the
change of delivery date to 200 days instead of 100 days.
Mike White/Park and Recreation Committee
Mike White discussed acquiring the land on Olinda Trail by Hay
Lake School for park purposes. Park and Recreation stated the
best use of the property would be for parking, rest stop for
bikers, soccer field or softball field.
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Monte Eastvold/Bond Sale For New Scandia Fire/Rescue & Public
Works Department
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve Resolution No. 01-18-
2000, Awarding the Sale of $1,200,000 General Obligation Building
Bonds of 2000; Fixing Their Form and Specifications; Directing
Their Execution and Deliver; and Providing For Their Payment to
Dougherty Summit Sec. LLC. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Tom Peterson/Township Engineer
Tom Peterson reviewed the proposal of the turn back of County 53,
Quinnell Avenue from Washington County to New Scandia Township.
Mr. Peterson recommended a lump sum to be paid by Washington
County in the amount of $83,500.00. It also states in the
agreement of transfer that the County shall perform routine
maintenance on the road until May 1, 2002.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the recommendation of
Township Engineer, Tom Peterson to sign the Agreement For The
Transfer Of County 53 To New Scandia Township with a lump sum
payment of $83,500.00 and the County shall perform routine
maintenance on the road until May 1, 2002. Robert Jensen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson made a motion to approve the Site Improvement
Plans for New Scandia Fire/Rescue and Public Works Department and
advertise for bids with bid opening on February 11, 2000.
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Mr. Peterson stated he had filed a application for wetland
filling on 188th and Newgate for road construction in 2000 and
that this project shall be funded by TIF Accounts. Mr. Peterson
stated he would contact Pete Genzel regarding the extension of
the 201 Septic System on 188th Street. This also would have to
be included in the road construction if approved.
Pat Vruno/Bituminous Surfacing Petition
Pat Vruno presented a Bituminous Surfacing Petition for the
following roads: Nolan Avenue, 23Gth Street, Morgan Avenue and
238th Street. Ms. Vruno was informed the next project is
scheduled for the year of 2001.
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James Lindberg/Fencing For Lighted Ballfield
James Lindberg presented a quote from D B Fence Inc for two
protective chain link fences for the lighted ballfield in the
amount of $4065.00.
Robert Jensen made a motion to approve the quote from D B Fence
Inc in the amount of $4065.00 for the installation of a chain
link fence at the lighted ballfield. Paul Rasmussen seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Final Payment Cobra Construction
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the final payment for
Cobra Construction in the amount of $62,553.39. Robert Jensen
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen/Change Orders For Fire Rescue/Public Works
Building
Mr. Rasmussen reviewed the possibility of change orders in the
construction of the Fire Rescue/Public Works Building and
questioned if a change order occurs what amount could he approve
before referring it back to the Town Board.
Michael Hinz made a motion to grant permission to Paul Rasmussen
that he may approve change orders for the Fire Rescue/Public
Works Building not to exceed $3000.00. Kevin Nickelson seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Salary Reviews
The following persons were appointed to review salaries for the
year of 2000, David Hebert, Paul Rasmussen and Michael Hinz.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn. Michael Hinz seconded
the motion and motion adjourned.
Dolores P
New ScanfSia Township Clerk