Stanton Town Hall
31186 40th Avenue Way, Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Attending: Board Chair, Dave Garner; Vice Chair, Vince Cockriel; Supervisor, Bob Benson; Treasurer, Ken Ebert; Clerk, Laura Pederson.
Dave Garner called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited
Dave Garner called to reveal any conflicts of interest.
None were heard.
Addition of Land Use Plan under “Old Business”
Addition of 2009 Budget under “New Business”
Bob Benson made motion to approve agenda with corrections
Vince Cockriel seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3/0
Vince Cockriel made motion to approve minutes as written.
Bob Benson seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3/0
Building Permits:
none
Ken Ebert reported:
|
Funds/Accounts |
Amount |
Notes |
|
Current Investments |
$ 74,805.69 |
Fire Fund & Road/Bridge |
|
Receipts |
$ 723.69 |
|
|
Disbursements |
$ 5,571.03 |
|
|
Liquid Assets as of 01-17-09 |
$130,732.55 |
|
Bob Benson made
motion to accept treasurer’s report.
Vince Cockriel
seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3/0.
Presented by Laura Pederson.
1.Fire Extinguishers
-previous company no longer in business
-supervisors suggested either Kerry or All Safe as other companies in the area
-extinguishers could be brought to them as opposed to having them come to town hall
2. Leased Land Available-
-Peggy Trebil GHC Assessor asked if Planning Commission and
Town Board would please let Stanton Residents know that a 10-acres piece of
property was available for lease (6 acres pasture and 4 acres wasteland)
-Cost of lease $50 per year plus $40 taxes
3. Bids
-clerk requested specifics on bid letters to go out
-Gravel per ton and request same amounts as last year
-Chloride per mileage and request same as last year but to state must be down by May 25th
4. Township Election Judges
-clerk requests the 3 judges to be Betts Top, Joyce Moorhouse, and Marilyn Hines
-clerk to be backup judge until start of Annual Meeting
Bob Benson made motion to accept those names of the judges suggested by clerk.
Vince Cockriel seconded the motion. Motion passed 3/0
Road Report:
Neither road
maintenance men present.
1. 310th
Street
-Boy Scout camp rangers requesting permission to trim/remove trees on the north and east side
of camp driveway due to very limited visibility and recent accident.
-Rangers will get permission from adjoining property owner if necessary
-Request granted
2. Mower-
-265 Rotary Mower from Countryside ready to be picked up in the spring
-Claim for the $6352.55 to be submitted with March claims
Public Before
Board:
1. Arnie Ravoula, representative for
Randolph-Hampton Fire Association
-3 year contract received in
mail
-requesting a 5% annual increase over
previous year’s amount(s)
-2009- $19,112; 2010- $$20,067; 2011- $21,071
-Supervisors requesting formula that is
used in setting Stanton’s fees
-Mr. Ravoula stated that he would get the
formula to the clerk
-Randolph-Hampton Fire District Meeting –
March 5, 2009 at 7 pm
Reports of
Meetings Attended:
Bob Benson – 0
Vince Cockriel- Feb
9 – Highway 19/52 Bridge Repair (cost $3 million)
Feb 18 – Hwy 52
Jan 29 – Future Land
Use
Feb 5 – Future Land
Use
Current
concerns: one township could void an
agreement, do not want to
give
up annexation by ordinance, feeling that City of Cannon Falls is
giving
up too much.
*Vince Cockriel has
agree to stay involved until 03-31-2009
Dave Garner made
motion for resolution to negotiate in good faith until March 31, 2009. Board to re-evaluate at the April Board
Meeting.
Bob Benson seconded
the motion.
Motion passed 3/0
Paul Schluter- Feb 6 – Park Board Meeting –extend trail to Byllesby
Reservoir and
build bridge
below dam.
Jan 28- Hwy
52/24
Dave Garner- Feb 7
–Annual Meeting of Goodhue County Township Officers in Zumbrota
-bridge moved to 2013
Old Busines:
1. Quarry – no further information, letter not yet sent out
2. Land Use Plan – covered above with meetings
attended
-next meeting February 26 at 7 PM
here at Stanton Town Hall
New Business:
1. Levy 2010
Recommended to hold levy
even to show fiscal responsibility during the current times.
Dave Garner made motion to
present the following recommendation at the annual meeting
Total 2010 Levy $218,000
$30,000 Fire Fund
$13,000 Building Fund
$75,000 General Fund
$100,000 Road & Bridge
Bob Benson seconded the
motion.
Call for discussion. Individual votes.
Bob Benson – aye
Vince Cockriel – aye
Dave Garner – aye
Motion passed 3/0
Budget 2009
$75,000 General Fund
$100,000 Road & Bridge
$30,000 Fire Fund
maintain Building Fund
Dave Garner made motion to
accept budget as proposed.
Vince Cockriel seconded the
motion. Motion passed 3/0
2. Purple Ordinance
-not enough time at meeting
to go through ordinance
Dave Garner made motion to
hold a special meeting on March 5, 2009 at 7 pm to go through
ordinance proposal with supervisors.
Vince Cockriel seconded the
motion. Motion passed 3/0
Upcoming Meetings:
Future Land Use – February 26 – 7 pm
Hwy 52/24 – February
18
Randolph-Hampton
Fire – March 5 – 7 pm
Election &
Annual Meeting – March 10
Absentee Voting –
March 7 – 10 AM-Noon (Deputy Clerk)
Planning Commission
– Monday, March 9, 2009
EDA – March 12
Board Of Audit:
Ken Ebert passed out reports to the board.
Board members proceeded to have Ken pull 29 claims and check receipts at
their request.
29 passed audit (one corrected in system, but not on paper to be part of
Penfield costs)
Board audited ledger and note no discrepancies.
The board signed a certification from the state of Minnesota stating the
financial statements of 2008 for Stanton Township conformed with the generally
accepted accounting principals applied on a basis consistent with the
proceeding year.
Dave Garner made a motion to approve the audit
Vince Cockriel seconded the motion
Motion passed 3/0
Mail:
Bob Benson made
motion to open mail.
Vince Cockriel
seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3/0
Claims:
Bob Benson made
motion to pay claims
Vince Cockriel
seconded the motion
Motion passed 3/0
Adjourn:
Dave Garner made motion to adjourn meeting.
Bob Benson seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3/0
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Pederson
Stanton Township Clerk