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September 11, 2006 Regular Monthly Meeting
Board Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple River
September 11,2006
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ken
Chapdelaine
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Meeting was convened at 6:45PM. On a motion by Dave Waterman and
second by Ken Chapdelaine a closed session was convened for the
purpose of the” Town of Apple River Board convening a closed session
to discuss statutory obligations under statutory exemption
19.85(1)(f).” Approved on roll call vote of 3-0. Business was
concluded and on a motion by Dave Waterman and a second by Ken
Chapdelaine the board went back into open session on a roll call vote
of 3-0. The board requested the clerk to draft a resolution that
allows the clerk to process all statutory demands independently and
also provide the privacy required by statute.
The budget work session was convened at 7:00PM. The board reviewed
financial data from 2005 and 2006 and started formulation of the
detail budget. The next work session is scheduled for 10-09-2006 at
7:00PM. This session was adjourned at 7:45PM.
The regular board meeting was convened at 8:00PM and on a roll call
vote all members were present. Verification of public notice was
conducted and minutes for August meeting were approved.
Clerk Report:
1. Clerk gave update on Primary election scheduled for 9-12-06.
2. Update on Election training scheduled for clerk which consist of
4 sessions of material and audio CD’s. Total cost $80.
3. Notified board 2 lap top computers and printers, clerk and
treasurer, have arrived and were purchased on allotted budget.
4. Reviewed questionable resolutions and board provided directions on
amendments.
5. Reviewed Building Inspector contract renewal. Board requested
rewrite of renewal clause for the next contract.
6. Clerk introduced problem with interval of fire signs being
received. Board requested clerk to check on procedure for ordering
replacement signs
7. Clerk gave reminder on budget training scheduled for 9-26-06.
8. Clerk presented projected revenue data for 2007 of $17,700.
Transferred to treasurer.
Motion was made, seconded, and approved 3-0 to approve clerks
report.
Treasurers report was presented with information on FEMA Grant of
Fire Truck. Motion was made, seconded, and approved 3-0.
Motion was made, seconded, and approved to pay vouchers.
No Public Comment
Committee Reports:
Road Committee: No meeting in September. Future meetings will be 4th
Wed. of month at 7:00PM. Ansel Johnson expressed concerns with
culvert missing on 160th. Discussion was held on related problems
such as beaver, safety, turn around, water flowing through, and state
audit of roads for reimbursement. Discussion was held regarding
availability of sand for 113th on site and current status. Current
rutting in two places was discussed as safety concern. Chair will
have Greg put culvert back in on 160th but ten feet of culvert may
have been stolen from fire department lot.
Department Reports:
First Dept. Members of F.D. in process of picking up new fire truck
and are on way back. Discussed payment and per diem of firefighters
for this trip.
First Responders: 11 runs, 9 medical and 2 auto. Hired first
responder who lives in Amery, Nathan Belz, 2 students in class, Scott
Anderson and Jarret Yeske.
Planning Commission:
Steve Arduser discussed officially appointing members to the
commission. Steve Arduser was appointed to the chair and 3 year term,
Fritz Coulter and Mary Ann Scoglio were appointed to the 2 year terms,
Charlie Nielsen a 1 year term and Ken Chapdelaine as the Board
representative to a 1 year term. Dave Waterman introduced Wes
Hendrickson as an alternate possibility. Mary Ann Scoglio stated the
town surveys indicated there were about 8 people who may be interested
in participating in the planning commission efforts. Effective date
9-11-06.
Parcel Platting was unanimously supported by the commission and felt
the board should move forward in presenting our interest to the county
and pay for fees via parcel special assessment. Board directed the
clerk to research methods and statutes regarding special assessments.
Driveway and culvert ordinance was presented to board for review.
Modifications and suggestions were to be passed back to the committee.
Method of driveway inspection was also discussed. Board and Highway
Committee will review.
General report included discussion on surveys, meeting with building
inspector to discuss building codes and the agenda for the next
meeting.
Old Business:
1. Polk County Land Survey did not appear as they had requested.
2. Board adopted amended Issuance of License Ordinance.
3. Highway Ordinance was reviewed as to current status. Current
info was given to Fritz
Coulter for review for Road Committee input and possibility of being
forwarded to Planning Commission for review.
4. Web Site- Kerry Bryan gave update on web site and indicated he had
subscribed to a 27 month contract for $193.75.
New Business:
1.Board approved amending resolution for 131st Street to be 131st
Ave. 2. Board approved amending Ward resolution. 3. Zoning change
resolution was forwarded to Planning Commission. 4. The Chair will
refer the Burning Ordinance to the Fire Chief for review and
recommendation. 5. Discussion on recycle station in the Range area was
discussed. Will wait for further inquires before taking any action.
Supervisor Reports:
1. 113th project to start next week. 2. Need permits for 110th
street.
Dave Waterman moved a motion to cancel all chip sealing consideration
and contracts for calendar year 2006. Clerk was directed to send
letter to Scot Construction, Inc informing them of the board motion
and thank them for the consideration given. Motion approved 3-0.
Motion was made, seconded and approved 3-0 to adjourn at 9:20PM
Submitted by Ken Sample- Clerk