1-02-01 tbJanuary 2, 2001
The regular New Scandia Town Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Vice
Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Michael Hinz, John Martineau and Kevin Nickelson.
John Olsen/Parkin2 of Recycling Vehicles
John Olsen who resides next to the Old New Scandia Fire Department Building, questioned if the
Collection Site for Recycling could be relocated. He stated there is a problem with dust, thrash and excess
of vehicles parked in the area. Mr. Olsen suggested the following sites for recycling: (1) Maintenance
Garage by the Community Center; (2) The Riding Ring located on Olinda Trail by Goose Lake; (3) New
Scandia Fire/Rescue and Public Works Building.
The board informed Mr. Olsen a member of the Town Board, Planning Commission and a local citizen
would review this item.
Employee Policy
David Hebert reviewed the letter dated December 22, 2000 regarding compensatory time in lieu of
additional wages for overtime work. The employer cannot require the employee to take compensatory time
without the employee's agreement.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Employee Policy with changes in the following: (1)
Definition of probationary period;(2) Public Works, paragraph two; (3) Clarify vacation; (4) Clarify
Paid holiday. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Rate Schedule For David Hebert, Township Attorney
David Hebert, Township Attorney presented the following rate schedule for legal services: (1) Hourly rate
$95.00; (2) Meeting rate $110.00; (3) Developer and other bill backs $125.00 per hour.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the new rate schedule for Township Attorney, David
Hebert. John Martineau seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Vouchers For Year Ending December 31, 2000
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve payment of the vouchers for the year ending December
31, 2000. Kevin Nickelson seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Back -Up Snowplowing Operator Pay Scale
No decision was made regarding the pay scale for the back-up snowplowing operator. The Clerk was
directed to contact the Insurance Company and Workers Compensation regarding coverage.
Letter ReLyarding Membership On Planning Commission
A letter was read from Nancy Madden, Planning Commission Member regarding the membership on the
Planning Commission. She informed the Town Board that this would be the fourth time the township has
appointed a new member to the Board in the past two years. Because of the turn over the Board does not
have the depth of knowledge and experience needed for the Board to function in the best interest of the
Township.
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The Clerk would contact Charles Ellis, Chairman of the Planning Commission and ask him if he would be
interested in serving approximately two (2) years, because of the recent turn over on the Board.
Slaughtering Ordinance
Dennis Seefeldt presented a copy of the Slaughtering Ordinance for May Township and the Board directed
the Township Attorney, David Hebert to review the ordinance for New Scandia Township.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn. John Martineau seconded the motion and motion
adopted unanimously.
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New Scandia wnship Clerk