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 June 8th, 2009 Board Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for June, 2009, check #15724 through #15787, totaling $57,45326. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #15794 through check #15829, totaling $83,195.91. Carried - unanimous

Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl attended the meeting to answer questions from the board and residents regarding the departments activities in the township, including the new 800 Mega Hertz radio system, the pullover law, water safety and criminal activity.

Cindy Hidde from Landecker and Associates presented the board with a minor subdivision on behalf of the Schultz family. Supervisor Brandt requested Landecker provide a Letter of Findings to the board regarding the road right of way. Hidde agreed to send the letter soon.

Attorney Gerry Brine presented a letter addressing three interrelated issues regarding the Pig Lake access and the fire boat. Brine indicated, in his opinion, that the township can, under its powers and responsibility for the access and to provide for public safety and welfare, can maintain a "dock" and "watercraft lift" as defined in DNR rule 6115.0170, subd 7 and 42b. Furthermore, Brine recommended the question be put to the electorate and that Ideal document, perhaps in the form of an ordinance, exactly how the access will be maintained and how it can be utilized.

Stan and Joy Childs also requested the board obtain a survey of the property to establish the proper boundaries. The board agreed to obtain a survey.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Brandt to maintain the dock and the lift, to obtain a survey of the property and draft an ordinance as recommended by Mr. Brine, but not to maintain the road (Boat Road/South Road). Carried - unanimous

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Brandt reported the maintenance department was working on the landscaping around the maintenance building.
2. The open house at the maintenance building and fire department on July 11th, was a success.
3. Brandt presented the road bids and the board accepted the crack sealing bid from Anderson Bros. For $11,574.36 and road construction bid, also from Anderson Bros. for $200,635.81
4. Brandt was attempting to get permission from a resident at the end of Wabigoniss to construct a turn around.
5. Crow Wing Power was contacted to trim several dead trees on Ruttger Road that were in danger of hitting the power lines.
6. There were no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 6 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Chief Clasen reported that Lambert Water Wells have finished the work on the Boyd Lodge Hydrant.
3. The Grant committee and the officers of the fire department are working on the communication grant received.
4. The Grant Committee submitted a Federal Grant that covers the upgrade to the Fire Hall.
5. The new truck is being scheduled for assembly.
6. The department received $4,000 for training reimbursement from Minnesota Management.
7. The Beef Feed is scheduled for August 12.
8. The Relief Association Officers presented the audit for 2008 and estimated the township would be responsible for an additional $26,000 over the yearly $10,000 contribution.
9. There were no safety incidents.

The Park and Recreation report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein was ordering new signage for the park and was looking into getting a step for out at the drinking fountain for the kids.

The Transfer Station report was as follow:

1. The porta potty was placed at the station by Fyles and old one would be removed soon.
2. Brandt explained the station could not accept needles and Plein agreed to include that in the brochure as well as the statement "We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone".

Brandt reported Big Island received an additional $4,000 grant to put towards the erosion project.

Brandt reported the Ebnet detachment hearing will be scheduled soon with an Administrative Law Judge.

Brandt advised the board on several planning and zoning issues including Peaceful Harbor, who planned on attending the boards August meeting. The board agreed to support the rezoning request by Gilligan, but was not in support on the Tiese and Smejde requests due to a non-conforming boat house and building in the Road right of way respectively.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:53 pm.

Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
July 13th, 2009