The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Wortham at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. All board members were in attendance.
Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the minutes of the December 14th, 2009 Board Meeting as read, with the addition of "numbered receipt log" under the Transfer Station report. Carried - unanimous
Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for December, 2009, check #16075 through #16163, totaling $65,784.64. Carried - unanimous
Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #16164 through check #16190, totaling $116,850.12 Carried - unanimous
Cindy Hidde from Landecker and Associates approached the board regarding a rezoning and variance request on behalf of Shores Financial for a property located on Highway 39. The request was to change the property from Rural Residential to Shoreland Residential 1 and a variance for the 85 foot setback.
Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to recommend approval for both the rezoning and the variance request for the Shores Financial property on Highway 39 in Ideal Township. Carried - unanimous
Ideal resident Vic Kreuziger expressed concern regarding the federal, county and township budgets. Mr. Kreuziger suggested to cut back on employees in the township and reduce the budget in 2011. He also requested the board have 2011 budget information available at the February monthly meeting. The board advised Mr. Kreuziger that final numbers would probably not be available by the February meeting but agreed to discuss expenses and give a general figure that would be close to the budget proposal for 2011 in February. Mr. Kreuziger also advised Supervisor Brandt that he had wood available to be brought out to Big Island if it was needed. Brandt agreed to meet with Mr. Kreuziger and have the wood picked up.
The Road and Bridge report was as follows:
- Supervisor Brandt reported the maintenance department plowed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- The Sentence to Serve group was preparing to haul wood to Big Island in early February.
- Brandt reported the exchanger has been installed in the maintenance building to solve the moisture problem.
- A joint powers agreement was signed with Pequot Lakes for shared road maintenance.
- There were no safety incidents.
The Fire Department report was as follows:
- There were 6 emergency runs the previous month.
- Chief Clasen reported last months training was water rescue.
- The fire fighters were having physicals on Wednesday.
- The department was still waiting to hear if they qualified for the federal grant to upgrade the fire hall.
- A house burn was tentatively scheduled on Wabigoniss Shores Road.
- There were no safety incidents.
Chief Clasen scheduled a website committee meeting with Supervisor Plein for January 27th at 8:30am.
A discussion took place regarding the implementation of 1st Responders on the department. The board agreed further consideration was needed regarding funding before a final decision could be approved.
There was nothing new to report for Park and Recreation.
The Transfer Station report was as follow:
- Supervisor Plein reported the old biffy was removed from the Transfer Station.
- Plein presented an updating disposal guide for review.
- Supervisor Plein advised the board of a new receipts log sheet to be used at the Transfer Station.
Supervisor Brandt advised the board of an opportunity to receive a grant for emergency sirens in the township. The board agreed to pursue the grant.
Brandt presented a donation of $100 from WAPOA and advised the board that Big Island received an additional grant for $18,000 to continue work on the East side of Big Island.
Supervisor Plein stated the website update was complete.
Supervisor Brandt reported on several planning and zoning issues.
The resolution for Silver Peak Road was completed by attorney Gerry Brine and was on file.
There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:31pm.
Deana St. Pierre/Clerk
January 11th, 2010