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December 3, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting
Minutes of: Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting December 3, 2009 7:00 p.m. in the Conover Center Vol 8., Page 30 Meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. and pledge of allegiance was given. Present: Steve Rhode, Karl Jennrich, George Champeny, Nancy Vold, Gary Vold, Jim Hedberg, Rich Martinson, and Roger Kerstner. Roger Kerstner addressed the board in public comment stating that he addressed all of the concerns of the board regarding the Marshall Lake application for a grant and he requested to present his findings and application at the January meeting by being on the agenda. The agenda was approved in a motion by Jennrich, seconded by Champeny and was carried. Previous minutes amended were approved in a motion by Champeny, was seconded by Jennrich and was carried. Hedberg explained that the loan papers needed to be returned to the State and new ones sent regarding the trust fund loan for $300,000 for highway purposes. Vold reported that there was one structure fire on Champeny Lane, a lawn mower fire on Church Road and a wildfire on CTH K East. Break in discovered on town property was addressed and locks were changed. A listing of items taken would be submitted to the insurance company. Hedberg requested that Gary and Rich provide him a copy of the police report for submission to the State. The fire department has its Christmas Party at Lanny’s Fireside on December 12th at 6 p.m. The ambulance had 15 runs – 10 to Watersmeet with two no transport – 4 in Conover with one no transport and 1 to Phelps. Vold participated in an ambulance demo of a new rig in Phelps. Found that Conover’s rig with 80,00 miles would only be valued at trade for just $20,000. Contract with Watersmeet for 2010 pending at this time. Iron River Hospital is also offering service to Watersmeet. Discussion was made on the computer systems and board was told that a notebook belonging to Randy Barnes was only there on loan for a temporary time. The ambulance has a computer that will be tested to see if it can be utilized to access the WARDS with the State for transmission of run data. Rhode stated that within a week, a Gateway and flat screen monitor would be able to be received from the County. Hedberg presented a standard signature card for deposits for the ABA Medic deposit of revenues to the Stearns Bank N.A. in Albany Minnesota. When it comes to banking for towns, a bank must have a resolution for its records. Therefore, a Public Funds Banking Resolution 113-09 was approved in motion by Champeny, seconded by Jennrich and carried. Hedberg explained that the account is only for deposits and electronic funds transfers to the Town General Account at Headwaters State Bank at Land O’Lakes. There will be no checks associated with this account so no counter signatures will be associated with the account. Martinson stated that the trucks are ready for winter. Sand and salt mix is complete and sanders are on. Rich to get placards for the fuel storage tanks for Sno-Buddies, transfer station and town shop. Rich was informed that no other signs can be placed on, in or around any STOP sign according the State DOT. Talon lift from Joe Van Bree was utilized again to mount the Chamber’s Christmas Snowflakes on the power poles. Hedberg authorized the furthest North snowflake to be moved to the pole by the Energy Mart in lieu of the cost-free use of the Talon Equipment. Martinson also reported that trash was left in an area near the cemetery where it appeared that hunters had camped. The board addressed the humane society’s billing of unclaimed dogs. Rhode had discussed the situation with Dave Alleman. A policy needs to be drafted requiring certain data be presented with these $90 invoices. Currently, Vol 8., Page 31 we have a bill for an animal that we have no idea where it come from and no description. Board asked that Hedberg do a draft copy of a policy that will require approval of the board, before an animal can be dropped at the shelter, know where the dog came from, complete description, tags, etc., plus verification from the dog license listing. Board also wants the Animal Control Officer involved in the process. Nancy Vold brought up a subject regarding the Lions Club and Vic Verdev requesting a place to store wheel chairs, walkers and such handicap equipment. The Fire and EMS do not have room nor does the Conover Center but it was suggested that a storage area could be arranged in the back area behind the Chamber Information Center. A thank you letter for the improvement on Marshall Lake Road was read that came from Kerstner, Wilger and Crawford. Town claims were processed and motion was made for adjournment at 815 p.m. by Champeny, was seconded by Jennrich and was carried. James M. Hedberg
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