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

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the minutes of the February 9th, 2009 Board Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for February, 2009, check #15455 through #15525, totaling $31,127.45. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #15526 through check #15568, totaling $32,934.24. Carried - unanimous

There was nothing new for open forum.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Brandt reported on a questionnaire he recently received from Rob Hall regarding guidelines the township uses for our roads.
2. Brandt stated he recently attended a meeting with Breezy Point and the county regarding Buschmann Road and Breezy was currently putting any work on the road on hold for now.
3. KC Companies were contacted regarding the moisture problem in the maintenance building.
4. Brandt presented two estimates for cell phone boosters to improve phone reception in the maintenance building and the town hall.
5. There were no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 3 emergency runs the previous month.
2. 4 firefighters recently completed fire fighter I certification.
3. The new generator has been put in service in the rescue van.
4. An agreement is being drafted for the Pig Lake access for the fire boat.
5. The department received a FEMA Grant for communications in the amount of $33,000.
6. Chief Clasen presented a list of fire extinguishers that the township has currently in its buildings and equipment.
7. The resignation of Scott Peterson has been tabled until next months meeting.
8. The water supply truck needs the transmission replaced at a cost of approximately $1,700.
9. There were no safety incidents.

The Park and Recreation report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein was looking into getting an additional "Watch for Children" sign installed along Butternut Point Road by the park and possibly a crosswalk.

There was nothing new to report for the Transfer Station.

Supervisor Brandt reported Big Island received a $2500 grant, the projection screen has been installed in the town hall, and the Crow Wing County Commissioners approved the rezoning of Anderson Island to SR2.

The clerk advised the board of the upcoming District 8 bus trip on April 1st and the CWC Association of Townships meeting in Oak Lawn on April 20th.

Supervisor Brandt gave an overview of the recent detachment request by the Ebnets in Breezy Point. Breezy denied the detachment and several meetings will be scheduled in the near future to try and resolve the issue. If no resolution can be agreed upon, a mediator will be brought in.

Brandt reported on the Greggerson variance request. The board agreed to support the request with comments regarding the septic and a storm water plan.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.

Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
March 9th, 2009