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November 1, 2007 November Meeting Minutes
Minutes of: Regular Monthly Board Meeting November 1, 2007 Vol. 7, Page 126 Notice of the meeting was posted in accordance with law and informational copies were provided to the media. Present: Steve Rhode, George Champeny, Karl Jennrich, Nancy Vold, Gary Vold, Richard Martinson, Jim Hedberg, John Ruhnke and Jean Hansen. Meeting was called to order by Rhode. Pledge of allegiance was given followed by comment by Jean Hansen regarding how devastating the appearance of Highway 45 south of town was looking because of the power line project but she added that they were doing a good job in cleaning up after themselves. Rhode commented that it was ironic that on Friday, a meeting in the courthouse was on discussion the scenic byway project which this could be a part of. Agenda was approved in a motion by Jennrich, seconded by Champeny and was carried. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved in a motion by Champeny, was seconded by Jennrich and was carried. The request for gating the shooting range in Conover was discussed and was favored 100%. It was agreed that in the letter to the forestry department, that they know that it is a requirement that the Town (Fire, EMS and Highway Dept) all be given keys to the gate which would be a necessity should there be a hunting, hiking or snowmobiling accident in that vicinity where access is needed. The board reviewed the letters received regarding the discontinuance of a portion of East Hunter Lake Road. It was noted that Ahlborn did not respond nor did Qualls. Although keeping the ROW or easement in the Towns possession, Hedberg explained that he felt that not maintaining the road up to lot 7 would be cause for controversy in the future when those end lots may sell and be built upon. Without having any substantiated record of this road being constructed or improve from a game or logging trail, the Town would not be in a position to change anything after the many decades of existence. In keeping with these intentions, Motion was made for Resolution 94-07 indicating that the abandonment be beyond lot 7 by Jennrich, seconded by Champeny and was carried. A more detailed plat would be requested from VC Mapping. The board set the date for the hearing to be at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2007. Clerk will send out notices to the property owners along with the plat map indicating the proposed area for the discontinuance. Karl Jennrich on behalf of the board, read the preamble, resolution 95-07 and form of record in reference to the State Trust Loan ID#05602409 ($200,000 – 5 years @ 4.75%) for the completion of equipment on the truck body and accessories. Motion was made by Champeny for the adoption of the items as read. Motion was seconded by Rhode and a roll call vote was taken – all voting “aye” with none opposed and was carried and adopted. Fire department reported little activity but training on extraction will take place on the 10th of this month. The EMT’s will be doing refreshers in the coming months. There were 18 runs in October. Ambulance report for September showed revenue of $6593 and expenses of 7014 with a loss of $422. John Ruhnke stated that by January 1, the ambulance would need a hi-speed internet line and Nancy is to check to see what can be had in a digital bag phone for better reception in Michigan. Martinson reported on highway projects being completed. Another threat was initiated by Jim Stone on Deer Lake Road. This is not the first time and employee was maintaining the turn around and was threatened by Stone. That same day, the Deer Lake sign was vandalized. Hedberg reported Stone was in his office to find out the setback for buildings and on his way out, said he was moving to Michigan where there Vol. 7, Page 127 are tree left. Rich reported damage to the dry hydrant on Twin Lake and that Alexander Lane sign was also vandalized. Clearing of the trees for the Boyer property road was discussed. Larson would take the trees and it was OK’d by the board provided it was done without conflicting with the workers on the project (on a weekend) and that the wood not be cut at the location. Rich to set time period for this to be done. Motion was made by Jennrich to allow for the shop phone to have caller ID. This due to the many calls left without person giving name and for those who wish to cuss, swear and abuse the personnel verbally. Motion was seconded by Champeny and carried. Rhode will look into ID cards for everyone and Hedberg will provide a government business card for giving address and phone numbers for personnel. Struck Road was slated for the TRIP funds and was looked over by Commissioner Fisher. Hansen presented data from the GPS’ing of the town park for trees. She gave a very nice report on it and would enhance the data and then present it to the board. She was given a plat that the park committee came up with for future development. Karl presented his specs for the bidding process for the transfer station. It was made known, that the recycling of all recyclables including aluminum would be mandatory immediately. Town to come up with a container for separating the aluminum as well as batteries. Other towns find that aluminum brought in cash for its reclaiming. The bid process was made for a period of 3 years beginning January 1, 2008 in a motion by Jennrich, seconded by Champeny and was carried. Bids would be opened at the December meeting. Hedberg reported that just a little over $5,000 was added to the highway outlay funds in the proposed budget because of an adjustment in the transportation aids resulting from the State Budget completion. Other items on the detail budget remained the same. The budget hearing is scheduled for November 27, k2007 at 5:30 pm in the Conover Center. Levy was the same and the summary will be published on Nov 14th. Town claims were not prepared in a report so will be combined with the report for December. Motion was made for adjournment by Jennrich, seconded by Champeny and carried. James M. Hedberg Clerk-Treasurer
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