LAKE EMMA TOWNSHIP

LAKE EMMA TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING

DATE: January 02, 2024, at 7:00 pm

 

The Lake Emma Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting of January 02, 2024

was called to Order by Chairperson Brian Behrens at 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall. The

Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present Brian Behrens, Tony Platz, Brian Long, Nan Iles, Jeff Adolphson, Gene Hanson, Justin Long and Terry Long.

 

CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO AGENDA – Roof quote, Intrepid Road, Fire Contract shall be placed under concerns from the floor.

 

Motion by Brian Long to approve the Clerk’s report of December 05, 2023, seconded by Tony Platz.  Motion carried.

 

TREASURER'S REPORT

General Fund

Citizens Money Market - $ 59,325.45

Citizen’s Money Market Deposits - $ 100,739.91

Citizen’s Checking - $ 543.34

Road and Bridge Fund

Citizens Money Market - $ 110,036.44

Citizens Money Market Deposits - $ 217,702.13

Northview Bank Money Market - $ 16,916.04

Citizen’s CD - $ 185,977.15

Ending Balance - $ 318,442.04

Balance Available - $ 335,901.42

 

Motion by Tony Platz to approve the Treasurer’s report ending December 31,2023, seconded by Brian Long. Motion carried.

 

Reorganization:

Motion Tony Platz by to nominate Brian Behrens for Chairperson. Seconded by Brian Long. Motion Carried

Motion by Brian Long to nominate Tony Platz as Vice Chair. Seconded by Brian Behrens. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Tony Platz to approve the following listed below. Seconded by Brian Long.  Motion carried.

            Regular Meeting Dates:  1st Tuesday of each Month unless rescheduled due to Holiday.

            or Election activities, 7:00 PM, Lake Emma Town Hall

            Official Newspaper:  Park Rapids Enterprise

            Official Depositories: Citizen's National Bank and Northview Bank

            Compensation: Per Resolution 24-01

 

Motion by Brian Long to approve Resolution 24-02 Designated polling place for 2024. Seconded by Tony Platz. Motion Carried.

            Resolution 2024-02 on file.  

            Road report submitted by Justin Long

      Did some plowing and sanding to try to combat the icy storms we have been receiving   lately.

      Finished the brush cutting on Intrepid Rd

      Began brush cutting on the southern end of Green Pines Rd.

      Moving into the new year, we are on the winter maintenance schedule. We will also       continue using the mini-excavator and brush cutter to clear the right-of-way of any brush             that is hanging into the roads as long as the weather is cooperating.

 

      Contract for Road Maintenance.  Board discussed contract.         

      Motion by Brian Long to approve the Road Contract for Snow Plowing, Grading. Salt and    Sand per Contract. Seconded by Tony Platz. Motion Carried.   

 

      Motion by Brian Long to allow Long Construction to do Emergency Work up to $1000.00. Seconded by Tony Platz.  Motion Carried.

 

      Motion by Tony Platz to allow Brian Long to approve Long Construction up to       $25,000.00 for emergencies.  Seconded by Brian Behrens.  Motion Carried.

     

      Brian Behrens discussed his conversation with Troy Gilchrist. Discussion followed.

     

      Brian Behrens will contact the parties on Intrepid regarding the road improvement.      A matter will be discussed at the February meeting.

 

      Gene Hanson submits the summary for the Healthy Lakes Grant Program.

      Healthy Lakes is requesting $10,800.00 for 2023 instead of $12,000.00.  The board agrees `     to the lesser amount.

 

      Motion by Tony Platz to award $10,800.00 for the Lake Emma Watercraft Inspections.          Seconded by Brian Long. Motion carried.

 

Set Date for Board of Audit Suggest February 06, 2024– 6:00 PM (Prior to Reg Meeting)

 

APPROVE DONATION REQUEST AS APPROVED ON March 14, 2023

           

            Headwaters Animal Shelter $300.00 statue 18.022

            Hubbard County Food Shelf $400.00 statue 465.039

            Hubbard County Historical Society $ 200.00 statue 138.053

            Hubbard First Response & Rescue $2000.00 statue 465.037

            Kinship of The Park Rapids Area $1400.00 statue 471.935

            Let's Go Fishing $ 300.00 statue 471.15.16

            Living at Home of the Park Rapids Area $600.00

            North Country Trails $ 300.00 471.15.16

            Park Rapids Library $ 1500.00 statue 471.85

 

Motion by Brian Long to approve the donation requests with corresponding statues. Seconded by Tony Platz. Motion Carried.

            Brian Long discusses the quote from Gartner Construction to shingle the Town Hall roof. 

 

Motion by Brian Behrens to Approve the Bid from Gartner Construction and for Brian Long to check on adding the siding and repainting the Town Hall sign to the Bid.              Seconded by Tony Platz.  Motion Carried.

 

Board discusses Fire Contract.

 

            CORRESPONDENCE AND REMINDERS

            a. Hubbard County Townships Meeting: January 29, 2024, Hubbard County Courthouse    7:00 pm

b. Board of Audit February 06, 2024, at 6:00 pm 

c. Lake Emma Township Meeting: February 06, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

 

Motion by Tony Platz to Adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm. Seconded by Brian Long. Motion Carried.

 

            _____________________________                                      ____________________________

            Chairperson Brian Behrens                                                 Clerk Nan Iles