Jan. 14, 2010
CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.—January 14, 2010
The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Rod Schloesser, Gene Williams, Janet Smith and Glen Mechelke. Absent: Don Anderson.
The January minutes were changed to read Rod Schloesser and Lloyd Thyen will be in charge of roads. Also to be added is that Gene Williams will be in charge of weed control. Lloyd Thyen will continue being in charge of the Canister Station, website and the Town Hall scheduling.
MOTION THYEN, 2ND WILLIAMS TO APPROVE THE DEC. 10TH 2009 MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES. Motion carried.
The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $159,116.47.
MOTION THYEN, 2ND WILLIAMS TO NOMINATE ROD SCHLOESSER AS CROOKED LAKE TOWN BOARD CHAIRMAN FOR 2010. Nominations closed. Rod Schloesser Chairman.
MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO NOMINATE LLOYD THYEN AS VICE CHAIRMAN FOR 2010. Nominations closed. Lloyd Thyen Vice Chairman.
Dave Schaumburg and Don Anderson will supervise township grounds and buildings.
Gene Williams and Lloyd Thyen will supervise township roads.
The Library computer discussion will be tabled until next month.
The Library Board requested use of the Township Garage, which is next to them, for book sale on Memorial Day 2010. The Board agreed that they could use it.
Dennis Neal presented a proposed plan for inspection and upgrade of sewers of lakeshore lots on Roosevelt, Leavitt, Smokey Hollow and Lawrence Lakes. It involves coordination with Cass County to obtain funding and grants for the project.
Dennis Neal stated that they were required to notify Crooked Lake Township of this plan. He wanted a statement signed that the Township was aware of this plan. It did not have to specify if they approved or disapprove of it.
MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND THYEN THAT WE ARE AWARE OF RaLaLa’s EFFORT TO WORK WITH PROPERTY OWNERS ON SEPTIC INSPECTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH CASS COUNTY. Voting: Thyen-yes, Schloesser-yes, Schaumburg-yes, Williams-abstained. Motion carried.
Plastic has been installed in the Town Hall crawl space.
The Town Hall attic insulation needs improvement.
MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND THYEN TO ALLOCATE UP TO $2000 TO UPDATE THE TOWN HALL ATTIC INSULATION AND FOR SCHAUMBURG AND SCHLOESSER TO GET QUOTES FROM AT LEAST TWO CONTRACTORS AND GO WITH THE BEST PRICES AND HAVE THE WORK DONE. Motion carried.
The question was raised if an independent audit should be done in the Township periodically.
A representative of Nortrax attended the meeting to ask if members had any questions regarding proposed plans to purchase a backhoe for the Township.
Discussed Township C.D.’s.
The question was asked if the Township had heard from Mn. Dot. In regard to the Highway 6 right of way in front of the Town Hall. The Township has not heard from Mn. Dot.
Discussed weed control in Crooked Lake Township
Discussed a request for road access, from a property owner in Abe Lake vicinity, to his property. MOTION THYEN, 2ND SCHAUMBURG THAT CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE ABE LAKE AREA REQUEST TO ACCESS PROPERTY LOCATED IN Sec. 3 TWP. 139. After discussion voting: Thyen-no, Schaumburg-no, Schloesser-no Williams-no. Motion denied. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND WILLIAMS TO RECOMMEND NO ACCESS BE GRANTED TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN SEC.3—TWP.139 AS THERE IS ALREADY ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY. Motion carried.
Changes have been made to Township insurance involving the value of the Library building and coverage of equipment located in the Fire Hall.
Discussed the need of class 5 materials for 2010 and 2011. No decisions will be made until availability of clay is determined
Gene Williams presented information on proposed new Crooked Lake Township road construction specifications. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND THYEN TO APPROVE NEW CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP ROAD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS EFFECTIVE JAN. 14, 2010. Motion carried.
Discussed Fire Dept. training.
Discussed Fire Dept. grants that are pending. Discussed retiring firemen’s pensions. Money to the Relief Assn. is presently $1200.
Discussed the 2009 Board of Audit meeting. The date is in the near future.
The Township market value is $313,350,910.00/
Township road sign information has been sent to Reno Wells.
The loan balance of the Township grader, as of 12-31-09, is $53,803.73.
Discussed the unemployment claim that was filled that involves Crooked Lake Township.
We have questioned if the Township is responsible for part of that claim.
Rod Schloesser & Glen Mechelke met with Mark, at Unity Bank, concerning Crooked Lake Township’s C.D.’s. The Clerk is handling maturing C.D.’s directly with Mark at the Unity Bank.
MOTION WILLIAMS, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO PAY WARRANTS 133456-13491. Motion carried.
MOTION WILLIAMS, 2ND SCHLOESSER TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Glen Mechelke, Clerk
Lloyd Thyen, website