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

Motion by Steffen to accept the minutes of the December 9th, 2002 Board meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt to approve the treasurer's report for the month of December as presented. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt to pay all January bills presented for payment by the clerk. Carried - unanimous

Ideal residents Jennifer Fox and Vic Kreuziger inquired about the process of updating the Townships comprehensive plan. A discussion regarding the procedures and public involvement followed. The Board advised Fox and Kreuziger that the requested information from Region 5 had not been received so a decision had not been reached whether to proceed with the process.

The road and bridge report were as follows:

1. Supervisor Wortham reported that the tree and brush trimming along township roads was going well.
2. Wortham advised the Board that the grader needed to move from South Point Road and that he would be meeting with the Maintenance Department regarding its removal.
3. There have been no safety incidents.

The Fire Department Report was as follows:

1. Chief Schultz shared the fire departments concern regarding shared fire coverage in Ideal Township with the Board.
2. There were 2 fire runs the previous month.
3. Schultz requested the fire fighter’s reimbursement per call and meetings be increased from $7.50 per call to $10.00 per call in 2003.
4. There were no safety incidents.

Motion by Steffen to increase the per call reimbursement for the Fire Fighters to $10.00 per call and meeting for 2003. Carried- unanimous

The Transfer Station Report was as follows:

1. Steffen reported that the Transfer Station building had been broken into. Steffen filed a report with the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Department and they will be making regular patrol stops at the Transfer Station.

Various security options for the Tranfer Station were discussed.

Ken Stoltman reported he had repaired the doors on the Town Hall and that estimates were being prepared to replace the doors.

The proposed 2004 Budget was discussed.

The Board scheduled the February meeting for Monday, February lOth, 2003 at 7:00 PM and the Budget and Audit meeting was scheduled for Thursday, February 13th,  at 1:00pm.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 9:12 P.M.

Deana St. Pierre Clerk
January 7th, 2003