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January 14, 2008 1-14-08 Reg. Monthly
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple River
Date January 14, 2008
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ansel
Johnson
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Meeting called to order at 7:05PM with all members present and
verification of public notice duly noted.
Minutes of 12-10-2007 were approved 3-0.
Clerk Report: 1. 2007 Closeout Financial Statement presented &
signed. 2. 2008 Budget Cover Sheets, Summary & Balance sheets
distributed. 3. Letter from Literacy Council provided board. 4. Polk
County DA letter re dogs provided board. 5. Pending Cty Ordinance for
Small Wind Energy given to Chair. 6. Reminder of Polk Cty Towns Assn.
Meeting 1-31-08 provided. 7. Propane Usage Report for F.D. provided.
8. Price List for product and service for Dresser Trap Rock given to
Chair. 9. Notification that W-2 process complete provided. Motion made
and approved 3-0 to accept Clerk report.
Treasurer Report: Two reports submitted, one for year-end 2007 and
another for beginning 2008. Overview of income, taxes received,
expense and cash on hand provided. Treasurer reported on new form for
financial statement provided. Motion made and approved 3-0 to accept
Treasurer Report.
Vouchers: Vouchers reviewed and approved on 3-0 vote.
Public Comment: Fritz Coulter inquired about clean up on 70th and
gave thank you for efforts to resolve the problem. Carl Hetfeld from
Polk County Land Survey presented minor sub-division report for
Ebersole sub-division. Motion made and approved 3-0.
Road Committee: Fritz Coulter gave overview of future activities that
include road inspection, TRIP Program review, and identifying 2008
projects so bid processes can move forward. Next meeting will be
1-23-08 at 7:00 PM with agenda item of Arnell Humane Society request
and others as posted.
Elections: Update on Feb 19th Presidential Primary and Amery School
Board Provided.
It was noted that Fritz Coulter from Apple River has filed for a seat
in school board election.
Fire Department: 2007 Year End Review provided and posted at Town
Hall. New Officers list provided. Update on County grant to upgrade
radios discussed and monies for proceeding with grant request were
identified as being available. Expect reimbursement within 60 days.
1st Responders: 2 calls in Dec. both Medical. 57 calls in 2007 with
41 medical % 16 Motor vehicle. Update on present (5) and future
staffing provided.
Highway Dept. Mowing almost complete in South half.
Planning Commission: Next meeting 1-28-08 at 7:00PM. Agenda item
will be secondary terms of office. Board approved Charles Nielsen to
continue as a representative.
Old Business:
· Wayne Swenson, Polk County Land Survey, Mary Bruckner of Arnell
Humane Society, and a representative from Amery Regional Medical
Center presented survey information on 114th Street. Discussion was
held on requirements to upgrade existing road to current township
specifications and cost involved. Inquiries were made as to obstacles
that would prevent Arnell from moving forward with their building
request. Board referred matter to Road Committee for review and
possible recommendation. This is an agenda item for 1-23-08 Road
Committee Meeting and will be put on Feb. Regular Monthly Meeting.
· Wayne Swenson, Polk County Land Survey presented mapping info on
current Fire Dept. location. Item will be placed on Feb agenda for
possible future action.
New Business: Resolution for Comprehensive Plan Resolution on
Participation Procedures submitted with attachment that lists possible
action items and noting that only mandatory action item is the public
hearing. Motion to adopt made and approved 3-0. Clerk to forward
copy to Cedar Corp.0
Software Protection Policy presented for approval with CD safes given
to Chair and Treasurer. Motion made and approved 3-0 to adopt.
Supervisor Reports: Dan Carlson presented information that county is
active in identifying alternate use for Woodly Dam Site.
Motion was made and approved 3-0 to adjourn at 8:35 PM