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 of the July 10, 2000 Board meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Badger to accept the July treasures report as presented.  Carried - unanimous

Motion by Caughlan to pay all bills presented for payment by the clerk as well the bills to
Doyle, Inc. and Attorney Brine.  Carried - unanimous

A large group of residents were in attendance to discuss the possible use of the David Moe property on County Rd. 16 and South Clamshell Dr. and the Townships granting of an access to this property.  Badger explained that the Board had not received a notice of the use for this property and that the town had never denied a resident access to his property. Granting an access does not imply approval for any land use.  A letter will be sent to David Moe indicating this as well as the apparent wide spread opposition to a rumored use.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. The new F350 pickup has been delivered.
2. Summer construction has been completed.
3. The grader is badly in need of new tires costing approximately $1600.00.
4. Seals on the mowing tractor are being repaired.
5. There have been no safety incidents.

Motion by Badger to purchase tires for the grader at a cost of up to $1600.00.  Carried -­ unanimous

Motion by Badger to request bids to sell the 1987 pickup at the September 11, 2000 meeting. Carried - unanimous

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. The ISO has awarded the department a rating change to 7/10 from 9/10 effective October 1, 2000.
2. There were 2 fire runs the previous month.
3. NSP accidentally cut the electrical wires at the town hall.
4. The F D Relief Association requests increasing the benefit for years of service.
5. There have been no safety incidents the previous month.

Motion by Taylor to increase the benefit for year  of  service to $1,600.00 per year of
service and to accept the possible liability of $4,625.00 effective January 1, 200I . Carried - unanimous

Winnamakee Shore Rd. was discussed.  The Eibners asked that an action regarding the tum around be tabled until next summer. The Board determined to proceed with the condemnation approved at a previous meeting.  An attorney will be retained for this action.

The use of the Recreation Area by day care centers was again discussed.  A letter had not yet been sent out regarding the use.  A letter should be sent as soon as possible.

Caughlan suggests that the metal at the transfer station be baled prior to winter.  He also said he had received complaints about rubbish pickers approaching customers in the office area.  The pickers have been notified not to approach customers in the office area or they may barred from the transfer station.

Badger suggests that future bids or quotes should have specifications prepared by the Township.

The clerk reported that the 2001 budget will be reduced by the HACA distribution of
$65,242.00.  This means the levy will be $369,758.00.

David L. Steffen

Clerk