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Ideal Township Board Meeting, June 9th 2008

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 May 12th, 2008 Board Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for May, 2008, check #14872 through #14936, totaling $39,793.58. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #14937 through check #14965, totaling $23,303.72. Carried - unanimous

Supervisor Brandt reviewed the 2 paving bids and 4 crack sealing bids for the 2008 road construction season. The lowest conforming bid for crack sealing was received from Anderson Brothers at a total cost of $18,729.89. The lowest conforming road resurfacing bid was also received from Anderson Brothers at a total cost of $190,456.46.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to accept the bid Anderson Brothers submitted for crack sealing and road resurfacing at a total cost of $209,186.05. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to accept the offer with thanks from Dale Orred to cover the initial fee of $250 and the premium for five years of $500 to enroll the Ideal Fire Department in the Minnesota 100 program for fallen fire fighters as presented at the May meeting.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported the maintenance department was preparing the building site for construction and has installed a rough access road to the new maintenance facility. Electrical service has also been installed at the site.
2. Minor road patching has been done at trouble spots.
3. A new stop sign was to be installed on Wabigoniss near Trout Camp.
4. Road testing results have been received from the Chuck Lane development and core samples appear in compliance with township specifications.
5. Brandt recently met with Boyds Lodge developers Lands End, Landecker & Assoc. and the county regarding the road system in the area. The county will be placing a counter in the area and Landecker & Assoc. will review the data.
6. Brandt advised Bruce Kehring agreed to pursue the road agreement required for his recently established cartway.
7. There were no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 2 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Chief Ron Schultz advised the board that the new rescue boat was in service and stationed at Bertha Boat works.
3. Schultz provided an estimate to have 2-6 X 6 canopies constructed over the doors at station 2 for $2000.
4. There were no safety incidents. Schultz requested a time line to purchase a new fire truck. The board advised Schultz that it appeared to be in 2009 but requested the fire department provide some guidance regarding the renovation of the current building to better establish a purchase time for the truck.

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt, to have 2-6 X 6 canopies constructed at fire station 2 at a cost of approximately $2000. Carried - unanimous

The Park and Recreation report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein reported that several of the newly planted trees by the ball field did not survive the winter and he was meeting with the landscaper soon to have them replaced.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein has started preparing written policies for the station to be posted on the building on site.
2. The new sign should be installed on Highway 16 next week.
3. The transfer station received bids from 2 individuals on recycling cardboard.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to award the recycling of cardboard to Pequot Lakes Sanitation at a cost of $50 per month with a weekly pick up. Carried - unanimous

Supervisor Brandt reported on the new maintenance building and the addition of two additional options to the bid which were explosion proof drains and construction testing. After meeting with the contractor and the township legal council, a contract has been signed and completion is expected in mid-August. Also, the security contract with Peoples Security has been signed.

Brandt suggested a viewing screen be purchased for the town hall. The board agreed.

The clerk presented a resolution from Crow Wing County to authorize the formation of an Absentee Ballot Board to examine ballots prior to delivery to the township. Motion by Brandt, 2nd by Plein, to sign the resolution from Crow Wing County to authorize the formation of an Absentee Ballot Board. Carried - unanimous

Wortham advised the board that a meeting of the new committee to review incorporation and annexation materials would be later in the month.

Motion by Wortham, 2nd by Brandt to deny a donation request of $100 for youth sports. Carried - unanimous

The clerk was getting an estimate for a new display case to be installed outside of the town hall entrance.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:22 pm.

Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
June 9th, 2008