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 August 11th, 2008 Board Meeting and the August 19th Financial Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for August, 2008, check #15090 through #15109, totaling $173,782.86. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #15110 through check #15139, totaling $40,584.81, plus several minor expenditures presented by Chief Schultz, totaling under $500. Carried - unanimous

Vic Kreuziger questioned how the charges at the Transfer Station were determined. Supervisor Brandt advised Mr. Kreuziger that some items were determined by cubic yard used in the dumpster and others were by the individual piece, such as appliances and mattresses. In addition, Mr. Kreuziger requested the township send a newsletter out on a quarterly basis. Supervisor Plein explained the newsletter was intended to be sent out annually in the spring and was an effort to get more residents to attend the Annual Township meeting in March and give an update of the previous years accomplishments in the township. Also, Vic asked if the road transition between Highway 16 and Ruttger Road was scheduled to be smoothed out in the near future as there was a significant lip between the two roads. As reported at an earlier meeting, Supervisor Brandt stated that the county was responsible for this and they had been contacted. Brandt agreed to call Rob Hall from the county again and see when the repair is scheduled or if the township could make the repair on its own.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported all the ditches have been mowed.
2. The maintenance department was preparing the road into the new maintenance building.
3. The maintenance department cleaned up the end of Butternut Point Road.
4. Brandt reported that the City of Breezy Point has built up Wild Acres road but that the crushed asphalt would have to be applied in the spring.
5. Crack sealing has been completed by Anderson Brothers.
6. A hedge on the corner of Sunny Shores and Old Whiskey Road that was blocking visibility was removed by the maintenance department with the consent of the property owner.
7. Large rocks placed in the Road Right of Way will be removed at the end of Old Whiskey Road
8. The board agreed to accept Chuck Lanes road and obtain a Certificate of Survey.
9. Supervisor Brandt was still trying to obtain a piece of land to provide a turn around at the end of Butternut Point Road.
10. Brandt presented a letter from the county regarding sign replacement requirements for the township.
11. The new maintenance building should be completed this week.
12. There were no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 3 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Chief Ron Schultz advised the board that the dormers at Station 2 would be completed soon.
3. Truck specifications for a pumper/tanker were distributed to the board members for review.
4. There were no safety incidents.

The board agreed to have the Fire Department advertise for bids for a new pumper/tanker with the condition that any and all bids could be refused.

Chief Schultz requested the board have the county check on a home on Long Farm Road that was a health and safety hazard.

The Park and Recreation report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein reported the location for the Paul Bunyan footprints in the Ideal Park have been marked and should be installed soon.

There was nothing new to report on the Transfer Station.

Brandt reported on the Big Island committee working on getting a grant to help stop erosion on Big Island and the possibility of working with Timothy Township to get a federal warning system at Station 2 at no cost through a grant.

The clerk advised the board of the Primary on Tuesday and the District 8 meeting scheduled for September 23 in Wadena.

The board discussed a variance request on Weaver Lake Drive with no resolution.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to pass a resolution to allow township business to be conducted on Columbus Day. Carried - unanimous

Brandt reported on an upcoming ROPE meeting and a meeting at Trout Lake Camp he recently attended.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to increase the election judge salary to $10 per hour and the head election judge salary to $11 per hour. Carried - unanimous

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:08 pm.

Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
September 8th, 2008