The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Brandt at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were in attendance.
       
Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein to accept the minutes of the July 11th, 2011 Board Meeting as presented.  Carried – unanimous
       
Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for July, 2011, check #17222 through check #17281, totaling $127,880.20  Carried – unanimous
       
Motion by Plein, seconded by Wortham to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #17282 through check #17306, totaling $153,416.10  Carried – unanimous.

Don Russell approached the board regarding a variance request to add 4 feet to his cabin.  The board unanimously approved the request and agreed to submit a letter of recommendation to the county before the August 18th meeting.

Dave and Mary Neilson approached the board regarding a variance to make their current cabin handicapped accessible.  A long discussion took place regarding all possible options to accommodate access.  The board agreed to the variance for the north deck that encroaches a few inches on the side property required set back.  For the south deck request, the board supported sufficient decking to accomplish wheel chair accessibility through the sliding glass door but felt the extent requested becomes a practical consideration in that construction is required for the wheel chair accessibility as weighed against some additional lake encroachment.  The board is not sure the total encroachment requested is necessary.  The township would also request that a storm water plan be implemented if the request is approved.

Dave and Mary Badger presented the township with a check for $8,000 towards the fund to construct the proposed fire truck/township display in the park.  The board greatly appreciated the donation.  The board stated all entry to the display would be through the park entrance and not the maintenance building driveway.

Mr. Badger also indicated the SAL was interested in donating up to $1,000 to install a Merry-Go-Round in the park.  Several options were discussed, with the township supplying the additional funds for the equipment.  The prices varied from $2,200 to $5,500 and a possibility of putting a governor on the equipment for safety was discussed.  The board agreed to do further research, including a possible on site visit to other similar equipment in the area.
 
The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported the maintenance department has completed the second pass of mowing and some tree trimming.
2. Brandt reported several trees on Father Foley need to be removed.
3. Brandt reported the road construction has been completed and the crack sealing is pending. 
4. There were no safety incidents.

Ideal Fire Department Relief Association representative, Tom Johnson, advised the board that the department requested the annual benefit amount remain the same at $2,100.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein, to keep the annual fire fighter benefit amount at $2,100.  Carried - unanimous

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 13 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Last months drill was on water rescue.
3. Chief Clasen reported 5 fire fighters (Birkland, Stoltman, Clasen, Anderson and Sherman) received a Stork award from North Ambulance for assisting in the delivery of a baby girl and fire fighter Birkland received a Heart Saver award for assisting in CPR for an Ideal resident.
4. The door codes have been changed.
5. Chief Clasen reported burning permits were again being issued.
6. The Beef Feed is scheduled for Wednesday, August 10th.
7. There were no safety incidents.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein reported the electronics and hazardous waste have been removed.
2. Plein advised the brush pile has been burned.
3. Plein presented and updated user report.

There was nothing new to report for Park and Recreation.

Supervisor Wortham made a motion to accept the 2010 audit as presented, with a few minor changes in the process for 2011, by Justin Mathias, seconded by Plein.  Carried - unanimous

Supervisor Brandt reported on several Planning and Zoning issues.  The John Kroegoer variance for 3 lots, of 5 plus acres was unanimously approved.  Additionally, an issue regarding a land use ordinance violation due to a garage constructed within a platted road right of way was referred to the county for follow up.

Both the Timothy township and Breezy fire contracts were signed and were up for review for next year.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:31 pm.

Deana St. Pierre
Ideal Township Clerk
August 8th, 2011