3-9-04 annualMarch , 2004
On the above date New Scandia Township held the Annual Meeting. Chairman Dennis Seefeldt,
Vice Chairman Michael Hinz, Lisa Crum, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden were present from
the Town Board. The following Planning Commission Members were also present: Chris Ness
Chairman, James Malmquist Vice Chairman, Kevin Nickelson and Peter Schwarz.
The Clerk called the meeting to order and asked for the nomination of a Moderator for the
meeting. Bruce Swenson was elected.
The minutes of the 2003 Annual Meeting were read. Mike White made a motion to accept the
minutes for the 2003 Annual Meeting motion seconded and adopted.
The Clerk reported the expenditures for the fiscal year was $1,978,160.43. Michael White made
a motion to approve the report motion seconded and motion adopted.
The Treasurer's reported the revenue for the year of 2004 was $2,025,179.29. Michael White
made a motion to approve the report motion seconded and motion adopted.
Deputy Cory Reedy
Deputy Cory Reedy reported the total number of callsfor New Scandia Township for the year of
2003 was 2142.
Peter Nora/Assistant Fire Chief
Peter Nora Assistant Fire Chief gave the following report: hi 2003 New Scandia Fire and Rescue
responded to 156 emergency calls. 115 of these calls were for medical or rescue assistance and
41 were fire or emergency service related. The department had two members retire Dave
Redman and Tom Tuccitto, both had 20 years of service. The Fire Department purchased an
ATV (all terrain vehicle) using Firefighter Ball proceeds and a donation from the Scandia/Marine
Lions. Operating under the license and medical direction of Dr. David Milbrandt the Rescue
Department is now allowed to dispense certain medications in some of the most serious type
of medical emergencies.
Chris Ness/Planning Commission Chairman
Chris Ness Chairman of the Planning Commission reported on behalf of the Planning
Commission. The Planning Commission processed four (4) conditional use permits, fourteen
(14) variance requests with thirty (3 9) variances granted, one (1) rezone which was denied,
four (4) minor subdivisions and four (-4) major subdivisions, Manning Overlook, South Scandia
Settlement and Wyldewood Acres. A total of 3 plats with 39 lots and 4 town home units. Total
building permits 193 including 33 new homes for an average value of $332,840.00.
Blair Joselyn/Park and Recreation
Mr. Joselyn stated the Town Board is now interviewing for new members for the Park and
Recreation Committee. Parks fees collected for the year of 2003 were $20,200.00. A
Comprehensive Parks, Open Space, Trail and Recreation Facilities Plan is being developed by the
township.
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Ms. Marty McKlvey reported on the Cleat Summer Program for children. The year of 2003 was
the first year for the program and twenty (20) children participated in the program.
Ms. Deb Campobasso reported on the Spark Program Summer Program for children in grades K-
5. The year of 2003 was the first year for the program and one hundred (100) children
participated in the program.
Mr. Michael White reported on the Skating Facility and stated this is the longest time the
township had ice from December 13t" to February 23`d. The facility was very heavily used. John
Beattie managed and scheduled the Park Attendants.
Forest bake Youth 'Service Bureau/Brian Alm
A report was given stating in 2003 the Youth Service Bureau worked with 2,859 youth. hl 2003
the Youth Service Bureau increased the number of youth clients served by 20%. Mr. Alm
thanked New Scandia Township for past support and asked New Scandia Township to continue
the contract for services at $5,000.00 level on behalf of youth and families from our community.
Michael White made a motion to reconvene the Annual Meeting to August 17, 2004.
Dolores P n
New Scandia Township Clerk