The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Wortham 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 11th, 2008 Board Meeting and the February 14th, 2008 Budget Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for February, 2008, check #14691 through #14745, totaling $28,336.77. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #14746 through check #14776, totaling $26,394.47. Carried - unanimous

Mark Skinner from New Pathways in Brainerd addressed the board regarding a donation request as the organization had recently assisted an Ideal family. Skinner gave an overview of the organizations services and success rate.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to donate $500 to New Pathways to help cover the cost incurred in 2007 from helping an Ideal family in need. Carried - unanimous

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported on an individual on Star Lake Camp Road who was scraping off the sand and salt on the road. Brandt advised the individual that the township had an obligation to keep the road safe and advised him to stop scraping the road or the Sheriff would be contacted.
2. Brandt reported on the progress on the roads and trail system with Lands End at the Boyds Lodge location. Lands End presented a bond to cover any damage to the road caused by the removal of 9 cabins from the location. The bond amount was $82,667.66 which was the estimate given by Anderson Brothers to replace the road.
3. There were no safety incidents.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Wortham, to accept the bond from Lands End to replace Silver Peak Road should any damage occur during the removal of 9 cabins. Carried - unanimously.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 2 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Chief Stoltman advised the board that a new pump unit would soon be purchased for grass rig 18.
3. The department will be having a house burn on Sunday, March 16th at Boyds Lodge.
4. Two new candidates were being interviewed to become new members of the department.
5. There were no safety incidents.

Tom Johnson gave an update on the application for a federal grant to renovate the current station.

There was nothing new to report for Park and Recreation and the Transfer Station.

The clerk presented the renewal of the County wide dog ordinance for review by the board along with the completed 2007 audit conducted by Justin Mathias.

Brandt reported on an ordinance change regarding PUDís and changes in the lands services department.

The board reviewed the final plat for Sallys Woods and agreed to send a letter of support to the county.

Brandt also reported on the progress of the new maintenance building and the rezoning to Rural Residential 5. Bids were expected to advertised in early April.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.

Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
March 10th, 2008