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January 12, 2009 Jan. 12, 2009 Regular Monthly
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple River
Date: January 12th, 2009
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ansel
Johnson
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Meeting called to order at 7:00PM with all members present and
verification of public notice duly noted. Motion to approve 12-08-09
minutes approved on a 3-0 vote.
Report by Clerk:
· Overview of newspaper coverage for elections provided. Will use
Inter-County Publishing for coverage in Leader, Indianhead, and
Tri-County North in addition to local posting.
· Provided Road Committee request from Polk County Zoning to update
road maps within the town.
· Read MFL land ownership transfer of 40 acres in town.
· Gave update on Country Side Coop equity check for town.
· Provided price list for Dresser Trap Rock to Road Committee.
· Gave Election Worker list to board.
· Explained real estate tax bill for sub-division Outlot 1, 101st St.
Motion to approve Clerks Report approved on a 3-0 vote.
Treasurer Report:
Two reports provided, Dec. 9th thru end of year and Jan.1 thru Jan.
12th. Update on balances, interest earned, income and expenses Gave
update on real estate tax collections.
Discrepancy in 2008 year end balance still being worked out.
Payouts of vouchers, taxes to state, county, school districts, and
lake districts and dog tags provided. Motion to approve Treasurer
report approved 3-0.
Vouchers: Discussion on sign cost held. Thought to be sign by Balsam
Lutheran. Motion to approve vouchers approved on a 3-0 vote.
Public Comment: Steve Arduser inquired about access to back parking
being blocked.
Determined the blockage was inadvertent. Will be reviewed for signage
needed this spring.
Road Committee: No report but will have a meeting Jan. 28th 7:00PM
Election Committee: Caucus Jan. 19th at 7:00PM. Update on voting
booths provided.
Supervisor Johnson suggested a note be posted on each unit advising
not to touch. Clerk will follow thru with a caution note.
Fire Dept. Update on 14 volunteers receiving extrication training from
WITC given.
1st Responders: Rick Wilson gave overview of 2008 calls. There was a
total of 40 calls, down 17 from 2007. There were 32 medical, 7 motor
vehicle and 1 motorcycle.
Junction of 8 and 46 had 2 wrecks in 2008.
Highway Dept. Discussion on damage to mail boxes from snow plowing
discussed. Town not responsible for inadvertent damage unless swing
away type installation provided.
Planning Commission: Last meeting Dec. 2nd. Next meeting is Jan. 27th
and will discuss Land Use Planning and effect of County Shoreland
Ordinance. Ken Sample will provide input. Have been discussing a
welcoming brochure to new residents and could include info on swing
away mail boxes.
Old Business: Hand out provided that reviewed all accounts and
balances. Clerks ending balance is $76,363.79 distributed as follows;
Fire Dept. Contingency $6,939.34; Comprehensive Plan Carry Over
$1950; Town Hall Construction Balance $1,887.44;General Government
Carry over $7,096.16; Public Works Carry over $37,896.56; Public Works
Carry Over $550; and Cash on hand $20,494.29.
Motion to approve ending balance distribution approved 3-0.
New Business: The following actions were discussed. Fire Dept.
Contingency carry forward in full $6939.34. Comprehensive Plan Carry
Over of $1950 will carry forward as 2009 revenue. Town Hall $1,887.44
will be carried on treasurer financial report as a contingency.
General Government $7,096.16 will be split. $1,096.16 will carry
forward under General Government for a second computer. The remaining
$6,000 will be combined with the Town Hall Construction surplus and
the H&H carryover of $550 for a total of $8437 in the Town Hall
Contingency fund. Possible utilization of these funds would be for
parking lot, steel front and door on fire hall and landscaping in
general. Treasurer raised question about Town Hall Contingency paying
for refrigerator and micro-wave for town hall. Motion to approve
expenditure of $50 from $8437 for a refrigerator approved.
Reports: Dontions of carpet for town hall from Bev Carpentier noted
and kitchen utensils from Ken and Loretta Chapdelaine noted.
Clerk to publish change in posting locations. Old town hall location
moved to Apple River Sports.
Dan Carlson gave update on schedule for fixing fire truck and claim
for repair to a car that was hit. Decision made to postpone fire
truck repair until Feb. meeting and investigate further on car damage
claim.
Light switch in Fire Dept discussed as hazard for walking in the dark.
Question raised and discussed about battery tenders and conditions of
air supply being on or off. Have been having a problem with tanker
battery and fire chief is exploring alternatives.
No information received from County Health Dept on house in Range that
could be a health hazard.
Next meeting is Feb. 9th. Motion made to adjourn at 8:10PM, approved
3-0.