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June 11, 2007 Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple River
June 11th, 2007
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ansel
Johnson
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Call to Order at 7:10PM with roll call indicating all members
present. Verification of public notice was noted and minutes for May
were approved 3-0.
Clerk Report: Included Hand-out from Land & Water Resources Letter
describing need for permits; Notice of White Ash Prot. & Rehab annual
Meeting; Hand-out on E-Mail from Antezak Construction; Handout on
Indexes of Policy, Ordinance, and Resolution Books; Hand-out on 2008
Budget Flow Chart; Handout on Homier Letter for sale at Tic-Tac;
Bridge Aid Application letter given to Road Committee; Itemized
Budget Sheets for 2nd Quarter provided to Board; Web-Site status moved
to New Business.
Treasurers Report: Report on current revenue and expenditures
provided. Adjustments to dedicated funds and status of available funds
and cash on hand noted.
Vouchers: Vouchers were approved as submitted 3-0 with a request
from Ansel Johnson that clarification be provided on items related to
tree removal and sign replacement on the bill from Greg’s Excavating.
Public Comment: County Minor Sub-Division Checklist for Bruce Will
was presented and approved by board 3-0.
Committee Reports: Road Committee: Fritz Coulter presented the
following documents: Driveway/Ordinance; Minimum Road Standards;
Procedure for accepting a
“Road as a Town Road”; Culvert application procedure; Road Committee
Minutes for 5-23-07. There will not be a meeting in June. Bid notice
document and particulars of actions for Mains Crossing from Hwy 46 to
Apple River Bridge were discussed. A motion to advertise for bids was
approved 3-0. Chair will work with Clerk to develop final bid format.
Fire Dept.: Update on fire runs and burning permits provided.
Comment on clearance for Fire Vehicles on 169th Ave. off 70th Street
to private road White Ash Way was discussed. Motion was approved 3-0
to send a General Information letter to affected residents and solicit
feedback on how to best address the issue.1st Responders: Report of 9
runs, 7 medical and 2 motor vehicle provided.
Town Planning Commission: Report on meeting of May 21st provided.
Commission supports adopting International Mtce Code and Razed
Building Statute as a component thereof. Next meeting is Mon 25th
June and agenda is to look at Beaver Mtce Code and visit with
interested volunteers for planning commission seats. Registrations for
Comprehensive Planning Training provided Mary Ann Scoglio, Steve
Arduser, & Dan Carlson.
Old Business: Web-Site status was discussed with Sandy Mattson,
Board, and Clerk. Discussion on costs was held with Sandy Mattson
indicating she was looking at a $800 fee. Board agreed to allow Sandy
to present an official proposal to be considered with other interested
parties. Ansel Johnson will act as board representative and work with
clerk and Sandy in this endeavor. Building Committee Update indicated
committee just getting starting no report at this time.
Abandoned/Razed covered under Planning Commission Report. Fire Dept.
Bylaws-Motion approved to table until 7-9-07 meeting.
New Business: Motion to approve 2008 Malt beverage, Liquor, and
Cigarette License applications upon payment of appropriate fees
approved 3-0. DOT Pavement Rating requirements submitted to board.
Road Committee will review and bring back to board at August meeting.
State Insurance Resolution and statement of values approved 3-0.
Building Permit Stamp fees increased from $25 to $27.50 effective upon
next order.
Supervisor Reports: Discussion on 110th st, Brusher Lake project will
commence, need to start brush cutting and methods involved, Fire Dept.
50th anniversary. New signs should be replaced on all town roads that
intersect with Highway 8. Future sign replacement for all other town
street signs discussed for replacement of missing or damaged signs.
No activity scheduled for intersection Cty H and 125th in calendar
year 2007.
Next meeting scheduled for 7-9-2007 at 7:00PM.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:55PM
Submitted by Clerk Ken
Amendment: Motion was made and approved 3-0 to donate $30.00 to Gene
Kaiser for posting box project and $60 to Bruce Ward for pumping Town
Hall Port-Potty.