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MINUTES- ANNUAL MEETING-NEW DOSEY TOWNSHIP- MARCH 12, 2013

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MINUTES- ANNUAL MEETING-NEW DOSEY TOWNSHIP- MARCH 12, 2013

Meeting called to order by Clerk Fran Levings.  She announced that treats were available.

Those also present were: Marge Braun, Dave Baker, Ken Coveau, Don Mishler, Beverly Carlin, Edward Carlin, Dennis Sherman, David Fornengo, Daniel Lokken and Liz Carlson.

Head Judge read the results of the Board of Canvass: Dave Baker received 11 votes for Supervisor-3-year term and was elected.  Ken Coveau received 11 votes for Supervisor- 1-year term to fill a vacancy created by resignation of Supervisor Wes Cemenski in 2011 and Margaret received 11 votes for Treasurer 2-year term and was elected.

Ed Carlin was nominated to be moderator by Fran Levings.  No other nominations, so Ed was elected unanimously.

Motion by Fran Levings, second by Dave Fornengo, to approve the agenda.  Carried.

Dave Baker read the minutes of the March 13, 2012, annual meeting.  Motion by Ken Coveau, second by Dave Fornengo, to approve those minutes.  Carried.

Dave Baker read the report of the Board of Audit on February 13, 2013.  Motion by Beverly Carlin, second by Dave Fornengo, to approve that report.  Carried.

Fran Levings presented the 2012 Treasurer’s Report by distributing copies of all receipts and claims for the year. She reported that the Township had received a check for @ $29,000 for the sale of land and the township is in good shape financially. Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Ken Coveau, to approve the annual Treasurer’s Report.  Carried.

Dave Fornengo presented the annual Chair’s Report: (1) He distributed copies of the 2012 Road Work Order & stated that all work was completed.  He announced that the Township had purchased some Class 5 gravel from PineCounty and had Ryberg & Sons crush it.  (2) He reported that the status of the cartway has not changed since last year. Petitioners are expected to purchase credits and have yet to do so.  Clerk Levings reported that in August of this year, notice will be given to petitioners that one year remains for them to purchase wetland credits or they must start the procedure over again.

(3) He reported that the township is in compliance with the Sign Reflectivity mandate.  Fran Levings informed the electors that Dave Fornengo had done the entire project from beginning to end by himself. Motion by Beverly Carlin, second by Ken Coveau, to accept the Chair’s report.  Carried.

Fran Levings presented the annual Clerk’s report:     (1) She distributed copies of the 2013 budget.  (2) She reported that the Perpetual Care/Cemetery Fund had taken in $380.00 and that 2 graves had been purchased for the Pauper’s Cemetery. Motion by Ken Coveau, second by Dave Fornengo, to approve the Clerk’s Report.  Carried.

Zoning Administrator Fran Levings reported 12 land use permits had been given in 2012.  Four were for a shed, 4 for a dwelling, and 1 each for a mound system, addition, outhouse, and the moving in of a camper. Motion by Beverly Carlin, second by Dave Fornengo, to approve the Zoning report.  Carried.

Consensus was to not change the levy.

Motion by Fran Levings, second by Ed Carlin, to raise the pay of township labor from $15/hour to $20/hour.  Carried.

Motion by Fran Levings, second by Ken Coveau, to reduce the fee for plowing private drives from $120 to $100 for the 2013-14 winter season. Carried.

Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Beverly Carlin, to pay $100 each to the following non-profits organizations for a Contract for Services- Family Pathways Senior Services, Seven County Senior Federation, the Pine County Historical Society and the Old School Arts Center.  Carried.

Motion by Ken Coveau, second by Beverly Carlin, to research the possibility of joining the Hospital District and place it on the agenda for the 2014 annual meeting. Carried.

Motion by Beverly Carlin, second by Dave Baker, to continue banking with Northview Bank in Sandstone.  Carried.

Motion by Beverly Carlin, second by Ken Coveau, to keep the Pine County Courier as our newspaper for legal notices.  Carried.

ANYTHING ELSE TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD?

Consensus was to have the Town Board research the possibility of getting an Internet set-up at the Town Hall and to do so if they think it is a good idea.

Motion by Dave Baker, second by Fran Levings, to set the 2nd Tuesday in March, 2014 at 8:15 for the next annual town meeting. Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Fran Levings, Clerk

 

Also signed by the moderator.

NEW DOSEY TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT NOTICE, April 8, 2013

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NEW DOSEY TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the Township of New Dosey will meet at the Town Hall on April 8 at 1pm for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said township for the year 2013.  All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, or who wish to complain that the property of another is assessed too low, are hereby notified to appear at said meeting, and show cause of having assessment corrected.

No complaint that another person is assessed too low will be acted upon until the person so assessed, or his/her agent, shall have been notified of such complaint.

MINUTES- NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING FEB. 13, 2013

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MINUTES- NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING FEB. 13, 2013

Meeting called to order at 7:30pm by Chair Dave Fornengo. Also present were Supervisors Ken Coveau and Dave Baker, Treasurer Margaret Coveau, and  Clerk Fran  Levings.

Motion by Ken Coveau, second by Dave Fornengo, to approve the minutes of  the Jan. 9, 2013, meeting.  Carried.

Treasurer Margaret Coveau presented the Treasurer’s Report. (Attached to file copy of these minutes).  Fund Balances are:   General fund-$14,404.15, Road & Bridge Fund- $14,586.35, Cemetery/Landscaping Fund- $230.42, Fire Protection Fund- $2214.21, Fire Hall Fund- $125.45, Cartway Fund- $89.15, Savings Account-$1154.77 and CDs- $43,480.60.  Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Dave Baker, to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  Carried.  Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Ken Coveau, to create a Driveways Fund and to transfer $2880.00 from the Road & Bridge Fund to this new fund.  Carried.

Clerk Fran Levings presented the Claims List and the Net Payroll List for approval.  (Attached to file copy of these minutes).  Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Ken Coveau, to pay these bills.  Carried.

CLERK’S REPORT:

  1. Township Election and Annual Meeting will be March 12.  Election will run from 4-8 pm. and Annual Meeting will begin @8:15pm. Motion by Ken Coveau, second by Dave Baker, to appoint Dave Fornengo and Ed Carlin to serve as the Board of Canvass.  The purpose this Board is to certify the election results as counted by the election judges.  Carried.
  2. Clerk submitted a completed survey to the U.S. Census Bureau.  New DoseyTownship has 4 new dwellings constructed in 2012 for a total value of @$90,000.00
  3. The Board of Review & Equalization will be held at the town hall on April 1st at 1 pm.  Supervisor Baker’s certification expires in the summer of 2013 and Dave Fornengo’s certification will expire in the summer of 2014.  The Pine County Assessor will schedule a training for the summer of 2013.
  4. Clerk reported that the CTAS system will run out sometime and a new program will cost  townships @ $300/year.

ZONING REPORT:

  1. Zoning Administrator Fran Levings attended a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency meeting in Sandstone on Feb. 11.  The subject of Sub Surface Treatment Systems was discussed.  New DoseyTownship operates under the Pine County Ordinance on this issue.

OLD BUSINESS:

  1. Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Ken Coveau, to approve the 2013 budget.  (Attached to file copy of these minutes.)  Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Chair Fornengo reported on an email from a property owner stating that his driveway was not plowed after the 1st snowfall.  Plow truck operator Ken Coveau responded that he did plow it after the 2nd snow fall.
  2. Supervisors examined the 2012 Bridge Inspection Report and will make the adjustments in the spring or summer.
  3. Supervisor Baker reported that he has been notified by residents that logging trucks are using McDermott Creek Road rather than Rutabaga Road to avoid the bridge on Rutabaga Road.  He has placed a call to the CountyEngineer about this.

Meeting adjourned at 8:03pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Fran Levings, Clerk

Also signed by the Chair ________________________

Date ______________________