The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Brandt at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.    All Supervisors were in attendance.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the minutes of the March 8th, 2010 Board Meeting as read, with the change that Vic Kreuziger requested a meeting with Supervisor Wortham only, not with the Fire Chief as stated.  Carried - unanimous

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for March, 2010, check #16272 through #16337, totaling $49,084.33.  Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Wortham to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #16338 through check #16380, totaling $29,087.73.  Carried - unanimous

Jim Brandt was elected chairman for 2010 and thanked Bill Wortham for being chairman for the past seven years.

Ideal resident Vic Kreuziger voiced concern over  the 2011 budget.   Mr. Kreuziger requested the board be cautious on spending.  The board stated they felt the budget was being watched closely and that spending was being handled responsibly.   Mike Clasen commented on the good job the present board was doing to serve the community.

Lynn Scharenbroich made a presentation regarding the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and requested additional funding from the township.  The board agreed to consider the request.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported the signs on Wild Acres Road have been replaced as the City of Breezy Point removed them when Ideal took over the road through the recent detachment of property.
2. Road restrictions were currently in effect.
3. Brandt reported George Voges has been retained to grade Wild Acres Road at a cost of $80 an hour.
4. Brandt agreed to contact the DNR regarding possible damage to the Bike Path and debris along West Shore Drive.
5. After completing the yearly road review, the end of Butternut Point, Peoria, Silver Peak and Milinda shores road were being considered for resurfacing and approximately 8 miles of crack sealing on various roads.
6. Brandt agreed to contact the county regarding the transition between Ruttger Road and Highway 16.
7. The board was considering putting down magnesium chloride on Wild Acres Road to cut down on the dust and reduce maintenance costs.
8. There were no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. 1.  There were 5 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Chief Clasen reported last months drill was a safety and hazards of air bags and high  bred vehicles along with a Mutual Aid drill with Crosslake.
3. The Fire department will be involved in the road side clean up this month.
4. The department received a $2,500 donation from Timothy Township that is earmarked for the 1st responder program.
5. Several fires on the Old Grade in Timothy Township have been ruled arson and the DNR has posted a reward to help find the person responsible for setting the fires.
6. The expenses and training requirements for becoming a 1st responder was discussed.  Vic Kreuziger questioned the need and if the budget would see an increase for this service.  The board  and Chief Clasen felt much of the expenses could be covered by donations and the non-budget fund.  The board agreed this  service was needed and the zone 3 responders have diminished in our area.
7. Supervisor Plein displayed the new Fire Department website.  
8. There were no safety incidents.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein to approve the implementation of the 1st responder program and to designate $4,000 per year to the expenses.  

The Park and Recreation report was as follows:

1. 1.  Supervisor Plein reported the outdoor restrooms and sprinkler system have been turned on for the season.
2. The playground has been cleaned and lime was to be spread on the ball field soon.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:
1.  The station is now open on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
2.  The county would be picking up the electronics this month.

Supervisor Brandt reported on his recent trip to the Capital and the status of the funding for the Sentence to Service program.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.

Deana St. Pierre/Clerk
April 12th, 2010