The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Wortham at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance . Chairman Taylor was not in attendance.

Motion by Steffen to accept the minutes of the October 15th, 2002 Board meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

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

Motion by Steffen to pay all November bills presented for payment by the clerk. Carried - unanimous

Lois and Carlos Rodriguez and several residents raised concerns to the Board regarding the use of Round Lake Road. Supervisor Steffen stated that a letter had been sent to the residents regarding the legal status of the road. The Board suggested they contact local law enforcement regarding any personal disputes.

The road and bridge report was as follows:

1. Jens Bach reported that Anderson Brothers had finished repairs on Forest Knolls Road and the culvert for Clear Creek.
2. Bach inquired if the Board was interested in selling the Township's grader. Supervisor Steffen suggested the grader be repaired and kept for the Township .
3. There have been no safety incidents.

The Fire Department Report was as follows:

1. Chief Schultz reported that the Dry Hydrant on Butternut Point Road was complete.
2. Fire Fighter Joe Ruttger was back on the Department after a leave of absence.
3. There were 5 fire runs the previous month.
4. The new Fire Truck was now in service.
5. Schultz requested two new pagers at a cost of $480 a piece.
6. Schultz presented a materials estimate from UBC to construct a storage closet in the cold storage area at a cost of $1100, with the Fire Department doing the labor.
7. Chief Schultz requested that an airline be run to the equipment van in the fire station at a cost of approximately $1000.
8. There were no safety incidents

Motion by Steffen to purchase two new pagers at a cost of $480 a piece. Carried -unanimous

Motion by Steffen to have an airline run to the equipment van in the fire approximately $1000. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Steffen to construct a closet at a cost of in the cold storage building at a cost of $1100. Carried  . Carried - unanimous

Supervisor Steffen stated that Gerry Brine was preparing documents to be presented regarding additional land acquisition.

The Transfer Station Report was as follows: 

1. Steffen reported that the building at the transfer station was complete and looked great.
2. Blood Brothers adjusted the entrance gate to the transfer station.

Supervisor Wortham read a revised letter of resignation from Jerry Taylor to be effective Novernber 30 th 2002.

Motion by Wortham to accept the revised letter of resignation from Supervisor Taylor. Carried - unanimous

Jim Brandt advised the Board that he was interested in serving the remainder of the term in place of Jerry Taylor until a new Supervisor is elected in March of 2003.

Motion by Wortham to accept Jim Brandt as a replacement for Supervisor Taylor until the next election of a Supervisor in March of 2003.

The Board scheduled an open salary meeting to take place on Tuesday, November 19th 2002 at 10:00 AM with Ideal Township employees to discuss compensation for 2003.

Supervisor Steffen suggested a comrnittee be organized regarding the Ideal Township Comprehensive Plan. Steffen agreed to contact a representative from Region 5 to assist in the process.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adj ourned at 8:21 P.M.

Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
November 14th, 2002