The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Wortham at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Supervisors Wortham and Peterson were in attendance.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Wortham to accept the minutes of the October 14th Board Meeting as presented. Carried unanimous.

There was nothing presented for Open Forum.

The clerk presented the Road and Bridge report from Supervisor Brandt’s notes as follows:

1. The maintenance crew is working on mowing right-of-ways.
2. The road salt/sand has been mixed for winter.
3. Maintenance still brushing in right-of-ways.
4. Maintenance continued work at Transfer Station.
5. Plow trucks are ready for winter plowing.
6. Have heard nothing from Boyd Lodge on R/W issue.
7. Denny attended the CWC Highway Dept. coordination meeting in Crosslake on 10-28-13.
8. There is a bill for Widseth Smith Nolting & Assoc, and there is one more meeting scheduled for Nelson Road design.
9. Working on Leroy Dudegon’s road request.
10. There were no safety incidents.

Chief Clasen presented the Fire Department report as follows:

1. There had been 12 calls during the month including one mutual aid, 2 landing zones, one false alarm, and 8 medical. There has been a total of 106 calls this year.
2. Last month’s drills were on wild land rescue.
3. The department is still working on the sale of Engine 15 with a department in northern Minnesota. Planning to replace Engine 16 starting in 2014 with delivery in 2015.
4. Clasen will be preparing the payroll for the department year 2013 which ends November 30th.
5. Clasen had discussed planning for the new classroom, including facility for technology. Chairs and tables will be purchased out of the fire department budget. The current quote was $9528, but the clerk will look into lower cost options.
6. Committees are researching purchase of new set of Jaws of Life and the track system for the Rescue Gator.
7. The department will be notifying members who are not meeting their commitments to the department. Some letters have been sent. Members have some options.
8. There was a discussion of the department bylaws to be reviewed by the Board.
9. Two new members were receiving FF1 training. The two new members from last year have now completed FF1 & FF2.
10. There were no safety incidents.

The Transfer Station/Recycling Center reports was as follows:

1. Station is running in the black.
2. The station is now open on Saturdays only.
3. Metal recycling has been picked-up. A total of 49 bales equaled 21.6 tons. A check for $648 had been received from Cohasset White Goods.
4. The transfer station property is posted for no hunting.

There was nothing new for Park and Recreation.

The clerk reported on planning & zoning issues from Supervisor Brandt notes:

1. The variance request for Hansen on Kimble Lake regarding lake setback of 67’ versus required 75’ for new 16x30 addition was reviewed. Brandt recommends approval with the conditions that the two lots be combined and a stormwater plan is prepared. Motion by Peterson, second by Wortham to recommend approval with conditions presented. Carried unanimous.
2. Brandt has been working on the Trout Lake Camp CUP request. The hearing for this has been delayed and is now scheduled to come before the CWC Planning Commission on 12-19-13. Brandt has additional information to share with the Board and will need to schedule a special meeting before the hearing.

Motion by Peterson, second by Wortham to accept the treasurer’s report for October as presented. Report includes receipts #4559 through #4575 totaling $122,574.13 and disbursements #PERA100213 through #SVC103113 for total of $383608.28. Carried unanimous.

Motion by Wortham, second by Peterson to approve the November claims as presented; claims #18810 through #18844 totaling $153,142.64. Carried unanimous.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.

John Plein,
Ideal Township Clerk
November 22nd, 2013