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July 13, 2009 July 13, 2009 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER
REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
July 13th, 2009
Present: Rick Scoglio, Chair; Ansel Johnson, Supervisor; Dave
Waterman, Supervisor; Tom Sykes, Clerk; and Linda Peterson,
Treasurer.
Meeting called to order by Rick Scoglio, Chair at 7:00 p.m. All
board members present.
Verification of public notice was declared by the Clerk and affirmed
by the Chair.
Minutes of the June 8th, 2009, meeting read by the Clerk. Corrections
to the June 8th, 2009 minutes: change Kennedy Park to County Parks.
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the June 8th, 2009
with stated corrections.
Public Input:
It was suggested that window cover/blinds should be provided for
security reasons on the clerk and treasures office to reduce the risk
of theft. It was also noted that a road map update should be coming
soon from the State/County and that we need to identify the following:
145th Ave., 101 Circle; and 135th Ave. as additions.
Report by Clerk:
Clerk suggested consideration be given regarding installing a
permanent mailbox at the town hall. We are currently receiving town
related mail at three locations. Board requested to have it on next
month’s agenda.
There will be a Town’s Assoc. meeting on the 16th of July which will
be held at our town hall. The chair will be present.
Report by Treasurer:
Treasurer reported beginning balance of $159,216.47. The Income
received for the month is $29,612.57 which included $24,800 of general
transportation aid. The board is requested to approve vouchers in the
amount of $30,745.58 and the balance available is $150,644.38 9 (the
difference between the balance and what is available is a fire dept.
grant) There is $285.64 of unpaid personal property tax. Motion made
and seconded to accept Treasurer’s Report as read. Motion carried.
County Report:
Ken Sample, Polk County Board Supervisor reported the ongoing struggle
with addressing a three million dollar shortfall at the county level.
Ken and a group of supervisors are on record that they will not agree
to either borrowing or increase taxes to meet the shortfall. He
indicated that there is effort being made with the departments and the
union to cut costs.
Vouchers:
Clerk presented vouchers to Town Board. Board reviewed the
expenditures. Motion made and seconded to approve vouchers as
presented in the amount of $30,745.58. Motion carried.
Election Committee Report:
No report made.
Ambulance Committee:
No meeting was held.
Cemetary:
There was one grass mowing.
Fire Department:
During the past month the department’s activity included: Structure
fire in kitchen located at 1787 Co. Rd. I; auto rollover with
extraction Co. Rd D and 20th St. Clayton; issued 7 burning permits; 1
fireworks display permit. The Fire Dept. monthly meetings are changed
to the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. The Bi-annual Fire
inspections will begin during July.
First Responders:
For the month of June the responders had two medicals, one 10-50, and
one vehicle rollover.
Highway:
There was discussion regarding drain tile around the old fire dept.
building and that ditch weed mowing will begin probably next week.
Planning Commission:
The Planning Commission passed a resolution to adopt and will be
recommending approval of the 2009 to 2029 Plan. There was discussion
regarding sand and gravel deposits with concern that these deposits
are not always conveniently located contiguous to roads and what
impact that will have on the town’s resources. The Cran and the
McClain subdivisions were discussed. Both subdivisions met minimum lot
size and are recommended for approval. A representative from the
County Land Information Office presented to the board assurances that
the subdivision request was in conformance with the county’s concerns.
Items to Be Reviewed:
Comprehensive Plan:
Patrick Beilfuss, Senior Planner, Cedar Corporation, presented the
Planning Commission’s approved 2009 to 2029 long range plan to the
board. He discussed what Cedar Corporation’s responsibilities will be
to close out their commitment. Patrick explained that they will
complete necessary publication, notices and reports. A grant will
cover 60% of the cost of the plan; we will receive twenty hard copies
and a disk; and he will send a copy of our plan to adjacent towns.
Motion was made and seconded to accept the plan as presented. Motion
carried.
Cran Subdivision:
Janice Cran with representation from the County Land Use Dept.
presented how the property is to be subdivided. After discussion,
motion was made, seconded and approved to accept as presented.
McClynn Subdivision:
County Land Use rep. explained how the land is to be subdivided and
the initial concerns regarding space for a “turn around”. The County
rep. explained that the “turn around” issue has been addressed and
that the subdivision meets minimum requirements. Motion was made,
seconded and approved.
Road Signs:
The chair reported that although he has tried to contact “moe” he has
gotten no feedback as yet. The highway 8 noise abatement sign has not
been installed yet.
Road Sand:
No complaints have been received recently. Issue will be taken off the
agenda until next season.
2009 Road Projects-cont:
Chair reported that he had not gotten a bid back from Fahrner Asphalt
Sealer yet. Rick has received some “visual stuff” from Monarch
regarding specific sections of road. Several options were discussed
relating to sections vs. available resources. Someone mentioned the
possibility of Monarch “donating” assistance with our town parking
lot. It was recommended that this be referred to the Road Committee
for their input. A recommendation was made to at least consider 70th,
180th,173rd,and 102nd for work.
Propane Purchase:
Supervisor Waterman reported that last year we used 4600 gallons of
propane. The question was advanced as to the benefit/savings of
purchasing a second tank. The board recommended that Dave come back
next month with a cost/benefit analysis.
Ditch Rock:
The Chair has received a complaint regarding rocks being deposited in
the road ditches and what, if any, policy do we have regarding the
issue. After discussion a motion was made, seconded and approved to
authorize the Chair to call the resident and inform him that he is to
remove the rock or the town will at his expense.
Supervisor Waterman Report:
There is nothing to report this month.
Supervisor Johnson Report:
Supervisor Johnson noted that the White Ash Lake budget meeting will
be held on July 18th at 8:30pm and the annual meeting will be August
22nd at 9:30
Chair Scoglio Report:
Chair stated that the White Ash Lake boat landing is the
responsibility of Georgetown.
Public Comments:
No comments
Next meeting will be held August 10th, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made and approved to adjourn meeting at 8:52 p.m.