2-29-00 tbFebruary 29, 2000
New Scandia Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman,
Dennis Seefedlt. The following Board Members were also present:
Paul Rasmussen, Vice Chairman, Michael Hinz, Robert Jensen and
Kevin Nickelson.
David Stene/Fide Bailly Accounts
Mr. David Stene, Auditor reviewed the Financial Report for New
Scandia Township for the year ending December "31, 1999. He
stated the township is in excellent financial condition. Mr.
Stene encouraged the township to continue the Capital Improvement
Program for the township. Mr. Stene informed the board that the
township may transfer funds between funds with a motion made by
the township board. The bond fund cannot be transferred from and
when a Bituminous Project Bond is completed any surplus is
transferred into the following project by the auditors.
Robert Jensen made a motion to accept the auditors report for the
year ending, December 31, 1999. Paul Rasmussen seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Rod Negus/Bone Lake Slalom Course and Water Ski Jump
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to renew the Bone Lake Slalom Course
and Water Ski Jump. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Community Center/Smoke Free Building
Robert Jensen made a motion that New Scandia Community Center be
a smoke free building. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
Kevin Nickelson/Soccer Field and T Field at Scandia School
Mr. Nickelson informed the Town Board that a School Board Member
had contacted Mr. Nickelson and stated the Forest Lake School
District is constructing a Soccer Field and T Field at Scandia
School and he questioned if the township would consider a
contribution to the project.
Sherwood Acres Development Agreement
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Development Agreement
for Sherwood Acres Plat. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and
motion adopted unanimously.
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U.S. Bank/Agreement Relatina to Pavina Aaenc
Robert Jensen made a motion to sign the Agreement Relating to
Paying Agency, Registrar and Transfer Agency with US Bank Trust
Center for the Bond for the New Scandia Fire/Rescue and Public
Works Department. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
Temporary Construction Easement/Fire Rescue/Public Works Bldg
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to sign the Temporary Construction
Easement for the Fire Rescue/Public Works Building on the SW
corner of NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, Township 32, owned
by Glendon and Ann Sodergren. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion
and motion adopted unanimously.
Public Works Department/vacation and Salary Review
Dennis Seefeldt informed the board that Brian Jemelka and John
Morrison were both on vacation at the same time the week of
February 28th. The board discussed overtime, vacation,
employment policy and salaries for the year of 2000. The
following were appointed to review the employment policy and
speak to Mr. Jemelka and Mr. Morrison: Dennis Seefeldt and
Michael Hinz.
Mr. David Hebert presented a chart showing pay equity with job,
points, range and the rates for 1998, 1999 and 2000. Mr. Hebert
explained the hourly salary for Mr. Jemelka and Mr. Morrison is a
3o cost of living and the insurance is included in the pay rate.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the hourly wage of $19.28
for Mr. Jemelka and $18.06 for Mr. Morrison for the year of 2000.
The employees will provide their own hospitalization out of the
hourly wage and the pay equity chart shall be included in the
minutes. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted
unanimously.
Washington County Governance Structure
Mr. Seefeldt reviewed the Washington County Water Governance
Structure and explained the possibility of combining Brown Creek,
Carnelian Marine, Lower St. Croix, Marine -On -St -Croix, and Middle
St. Crox Watersheds. A meeting will be held at Washington County
Court House on March 8th.
L.S. Black Construction/Road Restrictions
Robert Jensen made a motion to allow L.S. Black Construction to
use Lakamaga Trail and 195th Street for equipment being used for
the construction of the Girl Scout Camp. L. S. Black
Construction must post a bond in the amount of $5,000.00 which
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would be used by the township if L. S. Black Construction would
cause any damage to the township roads. Michael Hinz seconded
the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Fire Protection Contracts With May and Franconia Township
Dennis Seefeldt reported the following fees for Fire Protection
for May and Franconia Township: May Township $17,585.00 and
Franconia Township, $4,045.00. Mr. Seefeldt, Fire Chief Steve
Spence would attend a board meeting with both townships to
present the information.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn and Kevin Nickelson
seconded the motion and meeting adjourned.
D ores Pe' erso_n_
New Scan a Township Clerk
PAY EQUITY
Job Points Range 1998 Rate 1999 Rate 2000 Rate
Park Attendant 75 (2000) 7.00-8.50 $7.00 $7.25
Typist 98 (2000) 8.75-9.71
File Clerk
Receptionist
Manual laborer 121 (2000) 8.61-10.32
Treasurer 141 (2000) 9.65-14.81
Maintenance 149 (2000) 10.80-15.95
Maintenance 208 (1998) Base
Equipment Operator (1999) Med. Ins.
Public Works (2000) 14.22-19.28 Med. Flex
Maintenance 208 (1998) Base
Equipment Operator (1999) Med. Ins.
Public Works (2000) 14.22-19.28 Med. Flex
$8.50
$8.76
$10.00
$12.07 $13.13 $13.52
$11.00 $11.33
$16.06
$16.64
1.99
2.02
.11
.16
$18.16
$18.72 $19.28
$12.84
$15.33
1.88
2.02
.11
.16
$14.83
$17.51 $18.06
Town Clerk 228 (2000) 14.49-19.43 18.31 18.86 19.43