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2-19-02 tbFebruary 19,2002 The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dermis Seefeldt. The following Board Members were present: Chairman, Dennis Seefeldt, Vice Chairman, Paul Rasmussen, Michael Hinz, Nancy Madden. Absent: John Martineau. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the following consent agenda: 1. Clerks minutes have been presented for 01-08-02 and 02-05-02 Planning Commission and 01-15-02 and 02-05-02, Town Board 2. Approval of Treasurer's Report Balance December 31, 2001 $1,425,837.34 Receipts 55,363.86 Expenditures 202,246.20 Bank Charges -8.00 Void Check Cashed -29.00 Balance January 30,2002 $1,278,918.00 3. Approval of Payment for February Vouchers 4. Adjournment Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. David Stene Auditor/Eide Helmke David Stene reviewed the Annual Financial Report for year ending December 31, 2001 showing graphics from years 1998 to 2001 with revenues, expenditures and fund balance. Mr. Stene reported that New Scandia Township is in excellent financial condition and in line with the budget. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the Annual Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2001. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Fire Department/Steve Spence Mr. Spence reported that 2002 is the Fire Departments 500' Anniversary and the Fire Department will have a special celebration. He also reported that the Department has received the Imaging Camera that was made possible with donations. Township Engineer/Tom Peterson Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the 41h payment to R. E. Peterson, Inc. in the amount of $62,413.10 for the 1881" and Norrell Road Project. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. New Scandia Town Board February 19,2002 Page 2 Mr. Peterson presented a proposal for Wastewater Plan to manage all existing and future wastewater collection systems in the township. Due to the number of homes around Big Marine Lake and numerous failed individual septic systems, it is important to have a comprehensive plan in place. This plan should not exceed budget cost of $15,000.00. Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to authorize Bonestro Rosene Anderlik and Associates to proceed with the Wastewater Plan not to exceed $15,000.00 and no connections to the 201 Septic System shall be granted for 90 days at which time the fees shall be computed for new connections to the 201 Septic System. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. 2002 Road Improvement Mr. Peterson presented the specifications for the bidding of the 2002 Road Improvement. The bid opening will be on March 27h and the bid award at the April 2, Town Board meeting. Mr. Peterson had spoken to Bruce Dresel, Developer for St. Croix Heights Plat and he is willing to furnish approximately $35,000.00 in road reconstruction for part of 240t" Street from County #3 to Pleasant Avenue. I Nancy Madden made a motion to approve Resolution Number 2-19-02-01 approving authorization to advertise for bids for the 2002 Road Improvement and including that part of 240th Street 2401h from County #3 to Pleasant Avenue consisting of 6/10 of a mile. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Bituminous Surfacing Policy Paul Rasmussen made a motion to approve the amended Bituminous Surfacing Policy. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Rod Neg_us/Ski Jump Michael Binz made a motion to sign the Water Surface Use Application for Roderik Negus 23120 Melanie Trail, Scandia, MN 55073 for a small ski ramp on Bone Lake. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Beverly Pratt/Sons of Norway Beverly Pratt questioned the fees for the usage of the Community Center and stated the function for Sons of Norway is held on a Tuesday evening and approximately only 250 tickets are sold for the function. Paul Rasmussen made a motion to change the fees for non-profit organizations from $375.00 to $300.00. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. New Scandia Town Board February 19, 2002 Page 3 Tabled Hearing for Rezone of Property for John Martineau Nancy Madden made a motion to put back on the table the request by John Martineau and Frances Martineau to rezone their property. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Nancy Madden made a motion to deny the request by John Martineau and Frances Martineau to rezone their property from Agriculture to Semi -Rural with written findings prepared by David Hebert, Township Attorney. The Martineau's shall receive a copy of the written findings by mail. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Phone for Old Fire Hall Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the installation of a phone in the Old Fire Hall and block the long distance for the phone line. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Employee Salary Review for 2002 Paul Rasmussen presented a copy of the 2002 pay rates for township employees with a 2.5 cost of living increase and a step of $.45 increase for John Morrison. Paul Rasmussen. made a motion to approve the 2002 pay rates for township employees. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion with the addition for a merit increase for Clerk, Dolores Peterson in the amount of $.84. Motion adopted unanimously. Dennis Seefeldt informed the Town Board the Part Time Maintenance Person shall be employed two (2) days a week in the winter and three (3) days a week in the summer as this employee was way over budget for the year of 2001. Meisters Bar and Grill/3.2 Malt Liquor License Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Mesiters Bar and Grill. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. 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LAN O 63 ill i69. 69 b4 bs LA C %000 J 41- 01 th O J VI LA C l.h O 9 New Scandia Town Board February 19, 2002 Page 4 Park and Recreation Board Nancy Madden made a motion to appoint the following to Park and Recreation Board: Jenny Fredrickson, Dana Wojtowicz and Debra Compobasso. Paul Rasmussen seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Swenson Recycling Bruce Swenson due to the increasing cost for Swenson Recycling he would is proposing an increase of $85.00 to $150.00 weekly. No action was taken of this matter. Rasmussen made a motion to adjourn. D ores PetersQn NewScandia �Town-sip Clerk