11-19-02 tbNovember 19, 2002
New Scandia Town Board regular meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt.
The following Board Members were present: Dennis Seefeldt, Chainnan, Paul Rasmussen, Vice
Chairman, Lisa Crum, Michael Hinz and Nancy Madden.
Lisa Crum, Suprevisor took the Oath of Office and Dermis Seefeldt introduced Lisa Crum to the
residents attending the meeting. Ms. Crum was appointed to fill the unexpired term of
Supervisor, John Martineau. A letter of resignation was read from John Martineau and the
Township Board thanked Mr. Martineau for the years of service to New Scandia Township.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent agenda.
1. Clerk's minutes have been presented for 10-15-02, 10-28-02 and Planning Commission 11-05-
02.
2. Balance September 30, 2002 $1,432,309.81
Receipts 70,874.19
Expenditures 189,960.92
Balance October 31, 2002 $1,313,223.08
Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Ross Thomas presented pictures and reviewed the project of upgrading the South Balifield for his
Eagle Scout Award. New Scandia Town Board expressed their appreciation for the excellent
improvement of the ballfield.
Tom Peterson/Township Engineer
A letter was received form Jeffrey Youngquist regarding the turn -around on Norrell Avenue
stating the school bus can not turn around at the site. It was agreed that Dennis Seefeldt and
Michael Hinz would meet with Gerald Moe who lives at the end ofNorrell to see if it would be
possible to turn the bus around at Mr. Moe's driveway.
Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the buried telephone cable for Frontier
Communications on Pomroy avenue, 185th Street and Mayberry Trail. Michael Binz
seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the buried electrical cable for Connexus Energy on
205th Street. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Parks and Recreation/Paul Rasmussen
Mr. Jerry Fredrickson representing Scandia Elementary P.T.O. requested funding for the
Playground Equipment at the Scandia Elementary. Mr. Fredrickson was infonned that the
schools are supported through taxpayers monies and that the township is also supported through
taxpayers monies. It was agreed no funding would be allocated at this time, but the committee
should return in May and report on funding status.
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The proposal of donated property on Quinnell Avenue in the Otisville area was reviewed and it
was reported that Dunrovin Retreat are considering the proposal of the property proposal that
shall not be developed, but a possible park area.
Amy Middleton/Grant Funding for 201 Septic Systems
Ms. Middleton representing MMC Associates reviewed Funding Research for Carnelian Marine
Watershed District for 188t" Street and 182"d Street for possible upgrading of 201 Septic Systems
in the area. Vice Chainnarn, Paul Rasmussen Committee Member to review handing for the 201
Septic System requested the need for a resident on 188th and 182"d Street to be appointed to the
committee and also a person to facilitate the discussion on the proposal.
Keith Greenwald/CUP and Building Permit
Rob Olson, Attorney represented Mr. Keith Greenwald who had applied for a Conditional Use
Permit in February of 1999 to operate Keith's Landscaping and Excavating. Mr. Greenwald had
applied for a building permit through the township office and he had been informed the CUP had
expired and the ordinance had changed regarding the material of the building since 1999. Mr.
Olson stated that Mr. Greenwald had been using the property since he applied for the CUP. The
Architectural Committee had approved Mr. Greenwald building plans and landscape plan.
Nancy Madden made a motion to allow Keith Greenwald to proceed with his project at
Hawkinson Business Park and Mr. Greenwald must install a 4 -foot brick front on the
building. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Michael Nagle/Temporary Buidling
Michael Nagle had received a stop work order from New Scandia Township Building Inspector
for the construction of a temporary building to store two trucks and a camper. Mr. Nagle was
requesting that he be allowed to finish his building and be able to use the temporary building over
the winter. Mr. Nagle was informed the Town Board would be setting a precedent if they would
allow this and under the State Building Code no temporary buildings are allowed. Mr. Nagle
stated he wanted to protect the vehicles over the winter and he was informed he would have to
find off site storage for the vehicles.
Skip Stromberg/Letter Hall Rental
A letter was received from Skip Stromberg regarding hall rental fees. The rental fees were
discussed for the Fund Raiser that was held by the Hilltop Water Company in November.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to charge a rental fee to the Hilltop Water Company for the
Fund Raiser that was held at the New Scandia Community Center. Nancy Madden
seconded the motion. Motion defeated by the entire board.
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Nancy Madden made a motion that New Scandia Township charge a rental fee in the future
to Hilltop Water Company as it is a privately owned company. Michael Hinz seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Incorporation Committee
The following persons shall consist of the Incorporation Committee: Michael Hinz, Lisa Crum,
Blair Joselyn, Kevin Nickelson and Bruce Swenson.
Salary Review for the Year of 2003
A letter was read from Brian Jemelka requesting an increase for hospitalization. This would
present a problem with pay equity and it was suggested that Ms. Firkus review the Medical
Reimbursement Plan.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to authorize David Hebert to prepare a salary increase for
township employees at a 2.5 increase for the year of 2003. Michael Hinz seconded the
motion and motion adopted unanimously.
Paul Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn.
Dolores Pete
New Scandi ownship Clerk
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