MINUTES- NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING-SEPTEMBER 11^TH, 2019

Meeting called to order at 7:30PM by Vice Chair AJ Fornengo. Also present were the following: Supervisor Jason Fornengo, Clerk Fran Levings, Deputy Clerk Tamara Miritello, Treasurer Mandy Fornengo, Jeannie Virden and Ed Proffit. Absent was Chair Dave Fornengo.

There was no public input

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to approve the Agenda. (Carried 2-0)

Motion by Jason Fornengo, second by AJ Fornengo, to approve minutes of August 14^th, 2019. (Carried 2-0)

Treasurer Mandy Fornengo presented the Treasurer’s Report and the Cash Balance Statement:

                FUND BALANCES:

                                General Fund-  $9,118.80

                                Road & Bridges- $24,860.48

                                Fire Protection-   $12,083.30

                                Cemetery/Landscaping-  $253.76

                                Fire Hall-   $125.45

                                Driveways-     $5,828.03

                                Savings- $1,163.96

                                CD-$19,374.98

                                TOTAL   $72,808.36                          

                RECEIPTS- AUGUST- 2019

Jeannie Virrden                Land Use Permit               $25.00

Rick and Chris Johnson   Land Use Permit               $25.00

Northview Bank                Interest on Checking       $7.85

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. (Carried 2-0)

Clerk Fran Levings presented the Claims List and the Net Payroll List for approval.

                CLAIMS:

#7083                    East Central Energy Electricity-Sept. 2019      $53.68

#7084                    Ziegler Cat Equipment Rental $9095.45 

#7085                    Federated Co-ops Town Hall Propane   $805.38

#7086                    Federated Co-ops       Fire Hall Propane $779.40

#7087                    MATIT Insurance           $283.00

#7088                    AT&T Mobility Telephone/Internet  $98.84

#7089                    Dave Fornengo       Mileage    $140.74

#7090                    Fran Levings Mileage          $86.70

#7091                    Tamara Miritello Mileage       $35.70

#7092*                 Smart Sign Signage                    $110.70

#7093*                 Office Depot Office Supplies      $14.98

                GROSS PAY:

                                AJ Fornengo                                                       $100.00

                                Dave Fornengo                                                 $385.00

                                Jason Fornengo                                                $100.00

                                Julia Fornengo                                                  $112.50

                                Mandy Fornengo                                             $120.00

                                Fran Levings                                                       $470.00

                                Tamara Miritello                                               $220.00

                                Doug Wiita                                                          $1,575.00

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to pay these bills. (Carried 2-0).

CLERK’S REPORT:

Chair Fornengo & the clerk signed the Purchase Agreement to sell .50 Acre to Jason Canesi for $500.00 on August 23^rd, 2019, at the office of Attorney Mike Bjerke in Pine City, MN.

ZONING REPORT:

Pine County wants to know by October 15^th, 2019, whether or not New Dosey Township will adopt their Land Use Ordinance or stay with our own.  Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 30th, 2019 at 2P.M.  A recommendation to the Board will be made at the October Regular Board meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Invoice from Deloris Schirmer – “New Dosey Township- Bill is for skid loader plus operator to clean up gravel left on my property during time New Dosey Township claims maintaining same. Damages are extra sweep the road grader made on West boundary, under cutting several trees, cutting the roots.” – “Deloris Schirmer” – Invoice has been declined because Supervisors said this was invalid and was not road work requested by the township.
2. Revised road work order – Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to approve a revised Road Work Order. (Carried 2-0). Regarding Creekview Lane – Ed Proffit said he could not do work on this road due to poorly installed culvert.  He said he’ll try to lay matting instead. Supervisor Jason Fornengo will find the road mat. 
3. Cemetery fencing-
   1. Postponed until next year.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Sell township gravel to C & T ConstructionT
   1. Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo. To agree to sell C&T  Construction 400-600 yards of class 5 for $5.00/a yard for the purpose of the County Road 32 bridge replacement project. Per yard price has been determined with the collaboration of the Pine County Forester to recoup the cost of the crushing and management fees which the township has accrued.  (Carried 2-0)
2. Cartway Petition – Brandon Johnson – Tabled to the October 14^th, 2019 meeting.
3. Legal Seminar Report – Clerk Levings reported on Road Right away issues and gravel management.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Fran Levings, Clerk                          Also, Signed by the Chair__________________________Date_________

MINUTES-NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 14, 2019

Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM by Chair Dave Fornengo. Also present were Supervisor AJ Fornengo, Supervisor Jason Fornengo, Clerk Fran Levings, Deputy Clerk Tamara Miritello, Treasurer Mandy Fornengo, Dave Baker, Deloris Schirmer, Don Schirmer, Beverly Carlin and Scott Wahlberg.

There was no Public Input.

Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to approve the Agenda. Carried (3-0)

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to approve the Minutes of July 10, 2019.  Carried (3-0)

Motion by Jason Fornengo, second by AJ Fornengo, to approve the Minutes of the Cartway Hearing of August 7, 2019.  Carried (3-0)

Treasurer Mandy Fornengo presented Treasurer’s Report and the Cash Control Report. 

FUND BALANCES: General Fund- $10,519.58

Road & Bridge – $28,194.86

Fire Protection- $16,583.30

Cemetery/Landscaping- $778.59

Fire Hall- $125.45

Driveways- $5,828.03

Savings- $1,163.96

CD- $19,374.98

TOTAL FUNDS $84,568.75

RECEIPTS – July 2019

Agnes Sexton Land Use Permit $25.00

Pine County Treasurer 2019 May RPS Settlement $26,036.77

Pine County Treasurer 2018 Forfeited Tax Distribution $2,647.71

State Of MN 1^st half of Town Aid (ACH) $7,087.50

Don Eddy Cartway Bond $2,000.00

Deloris Shirmer Snowplowing 2019-2020 $120.00

Tim & Connie Gohla Land Use Permit $25.00

Tania Starowoitow Donation – Cemetery/Landscape$25.00

Northview Bank Interest on Checking $4.39

Northview Bank Interest on CD $60.19

Motion by Dave Fornengo, Second by AJ Fornengo, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried (3-0)

Clerk Fran Levings presented the Claims List and Net Payroll for approval. 

CLAIMS:

#7065 Robin Fornengo Town Hall Supplies $6.00

#7066 NAPA- Sandstone Brake Fluid $26.99

#7067 Federated Co-op Safety Exam $36.85

#7068 Purple Pumper Septic Pumping $175.00

#7069 Duxbury Volunteer Fire Dept. Fire Protection- 1yr. $4,500.00

#7070 Dave Baker Tri-Township Disposal Meeting $50.00

#7071 AT&T Telephone/Internet $97.40

#7072 East Central Energy Electric Bill July/August 2019 $112.00

#7073 Dave Fornengo Lease/gas & Cartway Hearing $200.00

#7074 Jason Fornengo Lease/gas & Cartway Hearing $175.00

#7075 Fran Levings Cartway Hearing $125.00

#7076 Tamara Miritello Cartway Hearing $50.00

#7077 Northstar Media Cartway Legal Notice $73.57

#7078 Don Eddy Cartway Bond Refund $1,526.43

#7079 U.S Postal Service Postage $55.00

#7080 Northview Bank Checks $164.90

#7081 Ace Hardware (Webster) Landscaping Supplies $40.07

#7082 Ed Proffit Road Work $2,280.00

GROSS PAY:

#8026 Adam Fornengo $184.70 #8025 AJ Fornengo $92.35

#8024 Dave Fornengo $115.44 #8023 Jason Fornengo $92.35

#8022 Julia Fornengo $150.06 #8021 Mandy Fornengo $110.82

#8020 Robin Fornengo $36.84 #8019 Fran Levings $360.16

#8018 Tamara Miritello $46.17 #8017 Doug Wiita $935.04

Motioned by Jason Fornengo, second by AJ Fornengo, to pay these bills. Carried (3-0).

CLERKS REPORT:

1. Reminder Legal Seminar- Sept 7, 2019 Rutledge Town Hall- 9am-4pm.

ZONING REPORT:

Two Land Use applications approved- (1) Jeanie Virden- Container (2) Rick Johnson – Storage building.

OLD BUISNESS:

1. Resolution Reaffirming the Designation of Turn- Around on Squib Creek Road.   Chair Fornengo read this resolution aloud (Resolution will be filed at the town hall) Deloris Schirmer again said “ that this was her property” Chair Fornengo replied that he had been advised by the MAT attorney on this Resolution. The Resolution has an Appendix A which delineates the measurements of the original turnaround. Don Schirmer express a concern with the resolution.

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Dave Fornengo, to approve the resolution.  Carried (3-0)

1. Purchase Agreement with Jason Canesi.  Chair Fornengo reported the Purchase Agreement has been established. Mr. Canesi will pay $500.00 for .58 acres of property which is currently owned by New Dosey Township. We are waiting for a closing date.
2. Road Work – Ryberg. Co- Chair Fornengo has told Kip Ryberg that he wants a commitment by August 15^th, 2019, as to when the road work will be begun. 

1.  NPAHD REPORT 

1. A commitment to donate to the Sandstone Food Shelf is being worked out.
2. Plans are under way to provide FREE transportation to residents who livid within the boundaries of the hospital district to Gateway Clinic, Essentia Hospital and Thrifty White Pharmacy. 
3. The district is contributing funds towards a memory garden on the hospital campus.

NEW BUISNESS:

1. The township has been receiving reports of cattle doing damage to the headstones in the cemetery. AJ Fornengo reported that he examined the cemetery and noted that a fence would negatively effect a neighboring land owner. He suggested that a barbed wire fence might be a solution. 
2. Road side brushing.  Chair Fornengo will lease a road side brusher from Diamond Inc. and Doug Witta will operate the brusher for the one week lease. 

Meeting Adjourned at 8:03pm

Respectfully submitted, 

Fran Levings, Clerk Also signed by the Chair____________________________Date______

MINUTES-NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING- JULY 10, 2019

Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm by Chair Dave Fornengo.  Also present were Supervisor AJ Fornengo, Clerk Fran Levings, Deputy Clerk Tamara Miritello, Don Eddy, Dave Baker, Don Schirmer, Deloris Schirmer, Ron Mosser and Ed Proffit.   Absent were Supervisor Jason Fornengo and Treasurer Mandy Fornengo. 

PUBLIC INPUT:

                        Don Schirmer asked why the township does not record roads.  Chair Fornengo explained the various ways in which roads have been recorded in the past.  Mr. Schirmer also said that the June Minutes did reflect that his mother’s land should not be taken. Mr. Schirmer read sections of both the hearings of Red Maple Lane Cartway Hearing and Creekview Lane Hearing whereby the township became the road authority.   He then listed several reasons why he still thought that Squib Creek Drive should be extended for another one-half mile.  He said it would benefit the township. Chair Fornengo said that he would respond under Old business- #1.

Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by AJ Fornengo, to approve the Agenda.  Carried.  (2-0)

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Dave Fornengo, to approve the Minutes of June 12, 2019.  Carried (2-0).

Clerk Fran Levings presented the Treasurer’s Report as prepared by Treasurer Mandy Fornengo. 

                        FUND BALANCES:

                                    General Fund-                                                 $(630.80)

Road & Bridge –                                               $13,545.27

                                    Fire Protection-                                               $13,428.02

                                    Cemetery/Landscaping-                                $1,399.58

                                    Fire Hall-                                                         $125.45

                                    Driveways-                                                      $5,708.03

                                    Savings-                                                           $1,163.96

                                    CD-                                                                  $19,314.79

                                    TOTAL-                                                            $34,739.51     

                        Receipts – June- 2019

                                    Jeffery Lingren            Land Use Permit         $25.00

                                    MAT                             Refund due to Endorsement $68.00

                                    Jason & Stephanie Marsh       Land Use Permit         $25.00

                                    Northview Bank                      Interest-Checking        $4.41

                                    Northview Bank                      Interest-Savings          $0.29  

Motion by Dave Fornengo, Second by AJ Fornengo, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried (2-0)

Clerk Fran Levings presented the Claims List and Net Payroll for approval.

                        Claims:

#7054 AT&T                Internet/Telephone                                         $96.91

#7055  Frances Levings                       Mileage – 1 Trip                      $56.10

#7056  Pine County Auditor                Assessing Fee 2019                 $807.00

#7057  Robin Fornengo                       Town Hall Supplies                  $12.87

#7058  Edward Proffit                         Road Work – Pit Run               $3,080.00

#7059  Town Of Wilma                       Heller Road work                    $112.50

#7060  David Fornengo                       Lease/gas – Lawn mowing      $150.00

#7061  Jason Fornengo                       Lease/gas –  Lawn mowing      $150.00

#7062  Tamara Miritello                    Mileage – 1 Trip                      $56.10

#7063  United States Treasury           2^nd Qrt Payroll Taxes 2019      $924.50

#7064   Office Max                             Office Supplies                        $124.85

            GROSS PAY:

#8002 Adam Fornengo           $200.00           #8001  AJ Fornengo    $100.00

#8000  Dave Fornengo            $125.00           #7999  Jason Fornengo $100.00

#7998  Julia Fornengo             $112.50           #7997  Mandy Fornengo $120.00

#7996  Fran Levings                $465.00           #7995  Tamara Miritello  $160.00

#7665  Doug Wiita                  $725.00          

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Dave Fornengo, to pay these bills. (Carried 2-0).

CLERK’S REPORT:

1. Federated Co-op did their annual propane safety check on both the town hall and fire all.  All is in compliance.
2. Old Remington typewriter was donated to the Pine County History Museum. New Dosey Township has a wonderful display. It’s a must see!  Room 102 – Admission $5.00

ZONING REPORT:

1. Planner Commissioner Don Schirmer stated the draft Pine County Land Use Ordinance is still being worked on.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Squib Creek Drive Turn-Around Compromise:  Dave Fornengo reported that he had done a lot of research. He had a lengthy conversation, with Steve Fenske, MAT Attorney. In 1976, the MN Supreme Court ruled all road orders must be recorded with the county recorder. Then the rule was changed to say the roads should be recorded with the Pine County Auditor. Regarding the Squib Creek extension, Chair Fornengo reiterated that the township does not have a legal obligation to extend this road. He explained that Red Maple Lane became a road, under “Dedication by Owner”.  Township road authority over Creekview Lane was established because the residents wanted better maintenance and access and also the township need access to its property at the end of Creekview Lane.  Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Dave Fornengo to rescind the motion of the June 12^th meeting which stated that the township would try to work out a compromise regarding the turn- around. Carried (2-0). Explaining his reason for rescinding the motion, Chair Fornengo again read verbatim the six year statute regarding the turn-around. Since the township has maintained this roadway for more than six years, it is deemed to be a public roadway. Deloris Schirmer said she bought her property and had it recorded in June, 1977.  She further stated that the township had violated the law without her permission.  Don Schirmer again proposed that the township put in a two rod road extending Squib Creek Drive.  Chair Fornengo quoted the 25- year rule and the Marketable Title Act, which state that if a road has not been maintained for 40 years, it is “deemed abandoned”.  Chair Fornengo said he needed further consultation with the MAT attorney.  The topic was tabled until the August regular meeting.
2. Sell parcel to Jason Canesi: Chair Fornengo is still working on this.
3. Board of Review Transfer Agreement:  Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by AJ Fornengo, to sign this agreement, which states that beginning in 2020 the Board of Review will be conducted by Pine County. Carried (2-0).
4. NPAHD REPORT: (1) The hospital district approved a grant for $28,000 to help finance a Mental Health Therapist at the Gateway Clinic in Sandstone. (2) Grants are now available for first responders. (3) Levings attended the MN Rural Health Conference. (4) 58 persons used the new infusion center at Essentia in May.

NEW BUISNESS:

1. Petition- Cartway- Don Eddy and Jason Chelberg:  Cartway Petition presented by Don Eddy and Jason Chelberg was approved and accepted.  A public hearing was set for August 7^th, 2019 at 6PM.  Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Dave Fornengo, to pass a Resolutio accepting a $2,000 bond payment.
2. 2020 Assessment Contract:  Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by AJ Fornengo to accept Bob Brewster’s assessing contract for 2020. Carried (2-0).
3. MAT Short Course Report: Deputy Clerk Tamara Miritello reported that she and Clerk Levings attended sessions on budget, insurance, the CTAS chart of accounts and were given a gravel road spreadsheet.

Anything else to come before the board? (1) Ron Mosser said the Matt Lourey Road was used by loggers who has caused damage. Chair Fornengo responded that the township has a policy of requesting reimbursement from the logging companies who do not leave township roads in the condition they were in before the logging was begun. In the past, the township has received compensation for road damage. (2) Ed Proffit inquired as to how much more pit run the township wants on Doyle Lane.

Meeting adjourn at 9PM

Respectfully submitted,  

Fran Levings, Clerk                 Also signed by the Chair_________________Date_____________