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 January 9th, 2012 Board Meeting. Carried – unanimous

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for January, 2012, check #16902 through check #16952, totaling $99,039.11 Carried – unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #16953 through check #16989, totaling $20,428.23 Carried – unanimous.

Pequot Lakes police chief, Eric Klang, approached the township about police coverage in the township for the summer. The board felt year around coverage would be more desirable. The board requested a representative attend the Annual Meeting to answer questions from the community.

David and Lisa Moe requested the board review their requested CUP for Clamshell Resort as the request was as the only change was the time frame and respond to Planning and Zoning and a copy be forwarded to them also. The board agreed.

Jacob, the Natural Resource Manager for tax forfeited land, gave a presentation regarding a land parcel in section 31 of the township to harvest trees. He stated there would be no clear cutting and the harvest would be completed within 2 years. The board agreed to do further research and make any needed recommendations.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported after the recent bridge inspection, the culvert on Long Farm Road needed to be cleaned out and Brandt would be meeting with Wayne Dosh from the county to discuss the issue and the best action to take.
2. There were no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 2 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Last months drill was on cold water ice rescue and a house burn on Bass Lake.
3. CWFC Fire Grant was approved for 800 mega hertz radio.
4. Mask fit and physicals were conducted on January 11th.
5. The invoice has been sent for the expenses accrued for $1000 for the December house burn.
6. The 1st responders had their refresher course last month.
7. The website committee and Supervisor Plein met this month to update the fire departments web page and to go over the new management system.
8. The bylaw committee is going through the bylaws to bring them up to date.
9. The fire department officers and the town board met to discuss the proposed 2013 budget.
10. The two new firefighters have completed their class and are in the process of taking tests to become certified.
11. One of the firefighters is going to be taking the FFII class starting this month and the other will be starting the 1st responders course.
12. The department received a grant for $3,280 from the Crow Wing Power Co. round up.
13. The department has been approached for another house burn on the channel on Ossie.
14. There were no safety incidents.

Supervisor Brandt requested septic and property line information for the town hall from Landeckers.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein reported the new permits are now available.
2. Plein presented usage and permits comparison and log reports.
3. Plein suggested new signage be put on the property lines for the safety of the users.

Brandt reported on the following Planning and Zoning issues:
The Lodico request was not supported by the township.
Bob Pocrnich requested a permit for guest quarters over the top of the garage and board supported the request.
The final plat for Ossie Lakeshores has been reviewed and the board advised that it is the individuals to bring the road up to township standards.

The District 8 meeting was scheduled for March 7th at the Capital.

The clerk agreed to contact current clerks to implement backup duties in case of emergencies.

The current town hall rental policy was reviewed.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.

Deana St. Pierre, Ideal Township Clerk
February 13th, 2012