The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Wortham at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Supervisor Plein was not in attendance.
Motion by Brandt, seconded by Wortham to accept the minutes of the March 10th, 2008 Board Meeting and the March 26th, 2008 Qualification Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous
Motion by Brandt, seconded by Wortham to accept the Treasurers report for March, 2008, check #14746 through #14806, totaling $45,993.41. Carried - unanimous
Motion by Brandt, seconded by Wortham to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #14807 through check #14847, totaling $20,075.40. Carried - unanimous
Dennis Myers and Craig Gilbertson from the Crow Wing County Sanitary Sewer District gave an overview of the program. Some of the subjects discussed were the history of the district, how to manage onsite systems, funding to support the district and education programs. Myers and Gilbertson were seeking support from the township. The board agreed with the concept and supported the program but felt that there were too many loose ends at this point and requested they set up a special meeting in the near future to discuss the next steps for the township after the structure of the program has been further established.
Jeff Feltman approached the board regarding a variance request to build a duplex on his vacant property located on Highway 39. A discussion regarding square footage, impervious surface and road set backs took place. The board suggested Feltman continue the variance process with the county and return to the township if required.
The Road and Bridge report was as follows:
- Supervisor Brandt reported on snow removal during the latest storm and that the maintenance department was optimistically removing the plows from the trucks and preparing to start sweeping the roads.
- Brandt reported Lands End had the cabins removed before the load restrictions were in place and they requested the board release their bond in the amount of $82,667.66 which was the estimate given by Anderson Brothers to replace the road.
- Bid packages for the maintenance building were being distributed and needed to be submitted by May 5th at 3 pm and would be awarded at the May 12th monthly meeting.
- The 2008 road review would be conducted soon and the findings reported at the next township meeting.
- There were no safety incidents.
Motion by Brandt, seconded by Wortham, to release Lands End from the bond to replace Silver Peak Road during the removal of 9 cabins. Carried - unanimous.
The Fire Department report was as follows:
- There were 3 emergency runs the previous month.
- Chief Stoltman requested garbage service be established at Station 2.
- Stoltman requested the dormer at Station 2 be replaced as ice was forming around the door.
- After interviewing two new candidates for the fire department, the membership committee proposed Peggy Vevea be considered for membership to the fire department.
- The department was looking into purchasing used extrication tools for Station 2.
- The department has applied for two FEMA grants and a grant from Crow Wing Power.
- There were no safety incidents.
Motion by Wortham, seconded by Brandt, to accept Peggy Vevea as a new member of the Ideal Fire Department. Carried - unanimous
There was nothing new to report for Park and Recreation.
Brandt reported the new Transfer Station sign was ready and the final payment of $1,085.16 was due to pick up the sign.
Motion by Wortham, seconded by Brandt, to renew all current liquor licenses in the township be renewed provided the establishment was current on all taxes. Carried - unanimous.
The clerk announced the Assessment meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, April 29th at 10 am at the town hall.
Brandt reported on the Kent Larson variance request, Hay Creek Cove Plat and the ordinance change regarding PUD's at the county level.
Brandt also reported the dry hydrant easement had been received from Boyd's Lodge.
There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.
Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
April 14th, 2008