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

Motion by Caughlan to approve the minutes ofthe January 8, 2001 meeting as read by the clerk. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Badger to accept the treasurers report for the month of January, 2001 as presented. Carrie d- unanimous

Motion by Caughlan to pay all February bills presented for payment by the Clerk. Carried - unanimous

Carl Bullen, representing the web page company "I Like It", offered a proposal for a web page for Ideal Township. The company does its own hosting and the memory is unlimited. There is a monthly fee after the page is constructed.

Motion by Caughlan to have Bullen and Gerry Brine work together on a web page for Ideal  Township. Carried - unanimous

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Ice is forming on the roof of the maintenance bay due to heat loss through the roof
2. The new Reznor heater is not working properly.  Believe a larger high pressure line should be installed to the furnace.
3. The firewood has been hauled to Big Island.
4. Sentence to Serve will used to help brush roads.
5. There has been no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. The department will try to catch up on stress tests during 2001.
2. 9515 is being repaired for a pump problem by P E M N A
3. 9511 will be checked for clutch or transmission repair.
4. There was 1 fire run the previous month.
5. There has been no safety incidents.

Road and Bridge salaries were discussed. Caughlan made the following motion:

1. Ideal Township will pay 90% of the health insurance premiums.
2. 2001 salary-for Jens Bach will be $14.55 per hour, 2002 salary $15.00 per hour.
3. 2001 salary for Tabbert will be $13.40 per hour, 2002 salary $13.85 per hour.

Carried - unanimous

The acquisition of a new pumper for the fire department to be purchased in 2003 was discussed at length. No decision on the type of pumper was made.

The date for the budget and audit meeting was set for February 22, 2001, 7:00P.M.  Bids for the tractor and mower will also be opened at that time.

Gerry Brine, on behalf of the Scenic Byway Committee, requested that Ideal Township participate in an annual budget for the Byway.  Based on the length of Byway in each community, the Township's share would be $1,030.00. The matter will be brought up at the annual meeting on March 13, 2001.

Gerry Brine, Attorney for Bob Mckee, asked that an easement be abandoned on property off Sunny Shores Road.  The clerk will check with the Association attorney on the matter.

Bach informed the Board that a bid from McAllister Electric had been received to replace the lights in the flagpole area.  The cost was about $385.00.

Motion by Caughlan to have McAllister Electric replace the lights in the flagpole area as per bid. Carried - unanimous

Option D, combining the positions of the clerk and treasurer was discussed at length. The positions would become appointed positions.  The option would be on the ballet for the annual election March 13, 2001.

Motion by Badger to have a referendum on Option D, combining the positions of clerk and treasurer, at the annual election March 13, 2001. Carried - unanimous

The clerk updated the Board on the status of the turn-around on Winnamakee Shore Road.

There being no further township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.

David L.Steffen

Clerk