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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING-NEW DOSEY TOWNSHIP-OCTOBER 4, 2010

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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING-NEW DOSEY TOWNSHIP-OCTOBER 4, 2010

Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Clerk Fran Levings.  Eighteen persons were present, of whom 11 were electors of the township. (Full list of those present is attached to file copy of these minutes)

Clerk welcomed the group, announced that the township has a webpage.  She then gave the purpose for the meeting (which was to discuss possible improvements on that portion of the Munger Trail running south of Pine County Hwy. 32 for one mile, then west for one mile).  She asked everyone to give his or her name before speaking and stated that, by law, only voters of the township could vote on any motions.

Dave Baker nominated Ed Carlin to be the moderator.  There were no other nominations, so Mr. Carlin got the job.

Supervisor explained the background for calling this meeting.  The Pine County Board authorized $5000 towards any improvements. Letter from Kurt Schneider, Pine County Land Director, committing the above amount was read into the record and is attached to the file copy of these minutes.   In order to do any work on a road that has not been worked on for over 20 years, MN statute requires that a town meeting must be held and authorization must be given by the voters present.

Joe Alberio, director, Trail and Waterways, said that his group would commit some equipment and an operator for the project and also may provide money. He said the Trail has been re-named as the Matthew Lourey Trail.

Dave Baker said that if improvements are made to this trail, it would be maintained as a Minimum Maintenance road and that any improvements authorized would be made incrementally over the years.

Wayne Eskildson, property owner, stated that he approves of the concept of improved road work.

John Zurn, property owner, said that his property deed already lists the trail as a Minimum Maintenance road.

Dennis Welsh, property owner, said he has paid to have work done on the road over the years.

Dennis Sherman inquired as to how many landowners would be affected. Clerk Levings responded that she sent letter notices to all 6 property owners on the trail.

Randy Broz, property owner, inquired as to DNR plans for logging this coming winter.  Dave Fornengo responded that Section 35 would be logged. He also stated that if the trail officially becomes a town road, the township will qualify for more gas tax funds.  Dave Baker said that the township has asked Pine County to NOT use School House Road for logging access as it is too fragile. Pine County, therefore, is interested in opening the Munger Trail for access.

Randy Broz inquired about blue paint on some of the trees.  Joe Alberio responded that the blue paint indicates the sale boundary.

Don Eddy said that with $5000 coming from the County and equipment and an operator coming from Trail & Waterways, he saw no reason for anyone not approving the plan.

Motion by Don Eddy, second by Wes Cemenski, to authorize the New Dosey Town Board to make improvements on the Matt Lourey Trail.

Discussion continued-

Beverly Carlin inquired as to what actual work would be done on the trail.

Joe Alberio said he thought some minor ditching and perhaps a culvert or two.

Dennis Sherman expressed concern as to whether or not the township could afford to make these improvements without raising taxes.  Dave Baker responded that expenses would come from the money raised by the current levy and no increase would be necessary.  Clerk Levings said that the 3 supervisors when doing the annual road work review in the Spring would decide how much to do on this trail.

Deloris Schimer expressed concern that perhaps landowners would make demands for improvements above what the township could afford.

Dave Baker explained that both the DNR and township seek reparations from logging companies who damage township roads.  He also said that the township gets a share of County timber sales.

Dave Fornengo said it is much less costly to make this trail an official road compared to the cost to an individual for using a cartway proceeding.

Wes Cemenski said that, in the long run, this proposal would benefit the township.

Moderator Carlin called for a vote on the motion. It was carried.

Dave Fornengo asked the property owners if they wanted the road plowed during the winter months. Dave Baker said that the property owners on School House Road had specifically asked the township NOT to plow during winter months. Consensus of property owners on the Matt Lourey Trail was to NOT plow in the winter.

Motion by Fran Levings, second by Don Eddy, to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted,                                                      Fran Levings, Clerk

Also signed by the Moderator__________________  Date signed._________

MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING-NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD-SEPT. 13, 2010

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MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING-NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD-SEPT. 13, 2010

Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chair Dave Fornengo.  Also present were Supervisors Don Mishler and Dave Baker, Treasurer Vicki Elliott and Clerk Fran Levings.

Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Don Mishler, to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of August 9, 2010, as printed.  Carried.

Treasurer Vicki Elliott presented the Treasurer’s Report (Attached to file copy of these minutes).  The following receipts were received in August:  Plowing Private Drives- $120.00,  Additional Cartway Bond payment- $500.00,  PILT payment from Pine County Treasurer- $5400.16 and interest earned- $16.39.  FUND BALANCES ARE: General Fund- $6685.86, Road & Bridge Fund- $24,183.76, Cemetery/Landscaping Fund-$771.00, Fire Protection Fund-$150.68, Fire Hall Fund-$125.45, Cartway Fund-$2428.41 and Savings-$7060.96.  Motion by Dave Baker, second by Dave Fornengo, to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  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 Don Mishler, to pay these bills.  Carried.

CLERK’S REPORT:

  1. Reminder of date change for October regular meeting.  Since Oct. 11th is an observed holiday, the meeting will be held on October 13th.
  2. Clerk plans to attend the District 7 meeting of the MN Ass’n of Townships in Cambridge on Sept. 23rd.
  3. Payment notices for Plowing Private Drives will be sent out this week.

NO ZONING REPORT

OLD BUSINESS:

  1. Pine County Forester Greg Beck had called Supervisor to report that the Pine County Board had authorized the county to provide $5,000.00 for improvements to the Munger Trail going south of Rutabaga Road for 1 mile, then west for 1 mile.  Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Dave Baker, to hold a town meeting on Oct.4th at 7 p.m for the purpose of getting voter approval to proceed with these improvements. Carried.

Clerk will do all public notices and notification of all property owners on the trail.

  1. Cartway Update- Clerk spoke with petitioner Jerry Hanson who reported that he had been in contact with both Tim Henderson and Dean Reis about the possibility of an easement.  He will keep the township informed of developments.
  2. Alterative Energy Update- Consensus was to put the matter before the voters at the March annual meeting and ask them to make a decision.  Supervisor Baker will have all costs, etc. to present at that meeting.
  3. Chair Fornengo reported that the road brushing machine will arrive around the middle of September from Diamond Mowers and Wes Cemenski will be the operator.  Cost is $2500/week.

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Supervisor Baker reported that he had checked with the MN Ass’n of Townships and was told that only a valid driver’s license is required for any township operators or drivers.  Clerk will notify all township employees and ask for a copy of his/her driver’s license.
  2. Board will pay for a replacement culvert for the driveway of Don Eddy.  Board policy is that the property owner pay for the initial culvert, then the township will pay for a replacement.  Clerk will place an order for culverts with Johnson-Fargo Inc.
  3. Chair Fornengo will contact T & T Logging about removing a dead tree on the township alley by Bill West’s home (formerly Helen Feldt home).
  4. Chair Fornengo presented a handout on a Transportation Enhancement Project.

ANYTHING ELSE TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD:

  1. Board authorized repairs on the grader.  Supervisor Mishler will take care of this.
  2. Todd Elliott will be contacted about cleaning out some beaver dams with a backhoe.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Fran Levings, Clerk

Also signed by the Chair _____________________  Date ________________

Township Town Meeting, Monday, October 4, 2010

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A New Dosey town meeting has been scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2010, for the purpose of discussing possible improvements on that portion of the Munger Trail which runs one mile south of Pine County Hwy 32, then one mile west.

All electors of the town and all affected property owners are encouraged to attend this meeting and present ideas, questions or concerns about this proposal.

The meeting will being at 7 p.m. in the New Dosey Town Hall.