Attending: Board Chair, John Miller; Vice Chair, Vince Cockriel, Supervisor, Bob Benson, Clerk, Cheryle Peters; Treasurer, Jennifer Ritzman.
John Miller called meeting to order at
Pledge of allegiance was recited.
John Miller called to reveal any conflicts of interest.
None were heard.
Approval of Agenda:
Bob Benson made a motion to approve the agenda. Vince Cockriel seconded the motion. The motion passed 3/0.
Public to Speak:
Tom McGuire of the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Department was
in the audience and was invited to speak. He encouraged communication with his
office and briefly explained some of the security services offered by the
Sheriff’s Department. “House checks” were explained. Officer McGuire left calling cards and
answered a few questions regarding crime in
Approval of
Jennifer Ritzman made a correction in the paid PERA anomaly. The date was indicated as 2010. The correction would be 2011.
Vince Cockriel made a motion to approve the May 17th minutes. Bob Benson seconded the motion. The motion passed 3/0.
Zoning Certificates
Treasurer’s Report:
Jennifer Ritzman reported:
|
Funds/Accounts |
Amount |
Notes |
|
Current Investments |
$ 63,220.52 |
|
|
Receipts |
$ 80.89 |
|
|
Disbursements |
$ 6,190.35 |
|
|
Ending Balance |
$ 172,544.68 |
Cash
Available |
Jennifer reported that the banks had some requirements for
signage that included both,
signatures could be re-submitted. Jennifer collected
signatures for each bank to verify the requested removal of Laura Pederson and
Bob Benson made a motion to accept the Treasurers Report. Vince Cockriel seconded the motion. The motion passed 3/0.
Clerk’s Report:
Goodhue Cooperative Billing- Cheryle reported that the Township is consistently late with our payments because of the way that the billing cycles fall with board meetings.
Vince made a motion to authorize a one-time double payment for the purpose of timely payments in the future. The “catch up” month would be treated differently. Bob Benson seconded the motion. Some discussion ensued. Cheryle will contact customer service. The motion passed 3/0.
FEMA-The FEMA reimbursement deposit was less than the claimed amount by about a $130.00. The actual deposit in the amount of $5,123.65 was deemed acceptable.
Road Report:
Penfield seal coating work was complimented. From Pearson Bros., Inc., Mr. Miller submitted the bill to the clerk for the record in the amount of $10, 255.50.
John Krantz corrected the road address for needed culverts
on
Chloride map was reviewed. Gravel runs were reviewed, as well. John submitted a map indicating Chloride treatment. Rock dumps were finished. Chloride was scheduled for July 6th (7 miles worth). Most grading work had been finished.
Mark Henry submitted a quote for culvert work on
Red Cross Agreement- Paperwork will be given to the Planning Commission for review.
Ziegler Repair Bill- Vince Cockriel reported that Invoice # SW140119887 was successfully negotiated for full credit in the amount of $812.60.
New Business- Letter from Peggy Trebil, Goodhue County Assessor-re: Board of Appeals and Equalization. The Town Board returned post cards to Ms. Trebil indicating their wishes to continue with the current arrangements for Appeals and Equalization, keeping local control.
Reports of Meetings Attended:
Bob Benson attended the Goodhue County Planning Advisory
Committee meeting on June 20th to recommend the conditional use of
land owned by
Supervisors, John Miller and Bob Benson attended June 23rd MAT Short Course Training at the Rochester Ramada. Jennifer Ritzman, Treasurer and Cheryle Peters, Clerk attended, as well.
Upcoming Meetings:
Meeting with Goodhue County Public
Works
Mail- Bob Benson made a motion to read the mail. Vince Cockriel seconded the motion. The motion passed 3/0.
Claims
Vince Cockriel made motion to pay claims.
Bob Benson seconded the motion. Motion passed 3/0.
Adjourn
Vince Cockriel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Bob seconded the motion. The motion passed 3/0. Meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryle A. Peters
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