Meeting called to order at approximately 5:30 PM by Chair David Fornengo. Present were Chair David Fornengo, Supervisor Jason Canesi, Treasurer Wayne Hessler, and Clerk Kathleen Krejci. Also in attendance from the public were Anthony Fornengo, Robin Fornengo, and Jason Fornengo.

Pledge of Allegiance: Done

PUBLIC INPUT

None

AGENDA AND MINUTES

• Motion by Jason Canesi, second by David Fornengo to approve the April 13, 2026 agenda. (Carried)
• Motion by Jason Canesi, second by David Fornengo to approve the minutes from March 9, 2026. (Carried)

TREASURER’S REPORT

• Checking account balance reported at $58,664.20
• Discussion on how to utilize funds to cover town hall repairs after flood
  • Approximately $12,897 in gas tax funds were received from Pine County, however, these funds are designated for road and bridge purposes only and cannot be transferred to the general fund
  • Concern raised regarding insufficient funds in the general fund to cover upcoming construction expenses outside of insurance reimbursement. Board discussed potential short-term internal fund adjustments from Road and Bridge to General fund (excluding the $12,897 from gas tax). Upcoming property tax settlement in May may relieve some cash flow concerns.
• Motion by David Fornengo, second by Jason Canesi to approve the Treasurer’s Report. (Carried)

CLAIMS & PAYROLL

• Clerk Kathleen Krejci prepared the Claims and Payroll list for approval
• Motion by Jason Canesi, second by David Fornengo to pay Claims and Payroll (Carried)

CLERK’S REPORT

• Quarter 1 payroll tax filings (941s), Paid Leave and UI reports This our first payment to the Minnesota Paid Leave program and the township cost for this quarter was $35.77.
• Election Results:
  • 18 total ballots cast
  • Jason Canesi elected Supervisor (3-year term) with 17 votes
  • Kathleen Krejci elected Clerk (2-year term) with 17 votes
• Kathleen presented culvert pricing for 2026, but board states we have plenty of culverts on hand from last year’s purchase.
• Annual Donations of $250 were issued to Seven County Senior Federation and Pine County Historical Society per discussions at the Annual Meeting.
• Discussion held regarding separating driveway snowplowing vs. township road expenses in CTAS for clearer accounting. Will come up with a plan this fall for next season.
• Shared Road Snow Plowing – Discussion regarding billing Arna Township for snowplowing their portion of Hay Creek Road per our contract. Clerk Kathleen looked at our CTAS records and it appears that no billing has occurred since 2021 despite New Dosey Township plowing that section of road. Decision to:
  • Back-bill prior years at ~$120 per event
  • Bill current year at ~$185 per event
• Upcoming Important Events:
  • April 17^rd – Short courses rescheduled due to weather. Kathleen will attend and will carpool with Clerk and Treasurer from Wilma Township to save on mileage.
  • April 23^rd – Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting at 2:30 at the North Pine Government Center. The purpose of this meeting will be to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
  • October 3^rd – Township Legal Seminars by Couri & Ruppe

REORGANIZATION MEETING

Monthly board meeting recessed at 6:03pm for Board of Reorganization Meeting. Adjourned at 6:16pm.

OLD BUSINESS

• Supervisor Appointment – Anthony Fornengo resigned in March, so a motion was made by David Fornengo and carried 3-0 to appoint Jason Fornengo as Supervisor to fill the remaining term. Oath of office administered during the meeting
• Town Hall Flood Update – Construction is nearly complete. The town hall interior has been painted, trim is on, ceiling is finished, lights have been upgraded, and flooring has been installed. Next, is installing the kitchen cabinets and new kitchen appliances. Ideally, the town hall needs new windows and siding as well, but will wait on that until we have a better idea of where our finances stand. Robin Fornengo provided recommendations for replacement cleaning supplies for the town hall. Kathleen brought forward a recommendation from MATIT to consider increasing the contents coverage limit (currently $5,000) for the town hall. The Board discussed that increasing the limit would also increase the insurance premium and that it’s best to wait until we have a better picture of actual expenses and replacement needs. Of note, there was a significant increase in our electric bill (~$850) due to running the fans and heat during the remediation process and construction. Kathleen to look into potential reimbursement for this.
  • Total project estimated at approximately $102,000
  • Insurance covering approximately $67,283
  • Initial insurance check expected this week: ~$57,884
  • Final reimbursement check (~$17,497) expected upon project completion
  • The township is responsible for remaining balance, including any upgrades beyond insurance scope
• Hay Creek Road South has trees and brush obstructing – a contractor has been contacted and expressed interest in this project. Work will proceed once ground conditions allow. The board will coordinate with adjacent Arna Township for shared responsibility and contact affected landowners regarding tree removal and whether brush/wood remains on-site or is removed.
• Well water test for town hall – the contractor took a sample and the results are pending

NEW BUSINESS

• Road Work – Kingsdale Road culvert area has been temporarily repaired and is passable. Warning signs and cones remain in place due to risk of washout. A contractor has been contacted for repair/replacement estimates to determine if we should continue with temporary maintenance or proceed with full replacement
• Annual Road Review – MAT guidelines reviewed and there is no strict statutory requirement for a specific date. The board agreed to conduct the review in early May (weather permitting).
• Grader Maintenance – We received an incorrect replacement part (~$500 item). Plan to remove the existing part and bring it to the supplier to ensure correct replacement. The grader is still operational, but requires repair to prevent further issues.
• Plow Truck Maintenance – Has transmission leaks, joint wear, and needs overall servicing. The board agreed to delay service slightly due to budget constraints.
• Garbage Board – No meeting, no updates
• Hospital Board – No updates. Still looking for a new hospital board representative.

Anything else to come to the board? None

Next meeting is Tuesday, May 12th, 2025 @ 5:30 PM

Meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen Krejci, Clerk

Meeting called to order at 5:32 PM by Chair David Fornengo.  Present were the following: Chair David Fornengo, Supervisor Anthony Fornengo, Supervisor Jason Canesi, Treasurer Wayne Hessler, and Clerk Kathleen Krejci. No public present.

Pledge of Allegiance: Done

PUBLIC INPUT

None

AGENDA AND MINUTES

• Motion by Anthony Fornengo, second by Jason Canesi to approve the March 9th, 2026 agenda. (Carried 3-0)
• Motion by Jason Canesi, second by Anthony Fornengo to approve the minutes from February 10th, 2026 Town Board meeting. (Carried 3-0).

TREASURER’S REPORT

• Balance at Northview Bank is $60,964.75 in checking account.
• Motion by David Fornengo, second by Anthony Fornengo to approve the Treasurer’s Report. (Carried 3-0).

CLAIMS & PAYROLL

• Clerk Kathleen Krejci prepared the Claims and Payroll list for approval
• Motion by Jason Canesi, second by Anthony Fornengo to pay Claims and Payroll (Carried 3-0)

CLERK’S REPORT

• Year End Processing and State Auditor’s Report has been completed
• The propane tank at the Town Hall was refilled on 2/18
• New 5-acre parcel of tax-forfeited property within New Dosey Township has been added to the County’s Memorial Forest. Parcel has been reviewed by the board and the classification meets their approval.
• MAT Membership Cards for 2026 distributed to town board members
• Upcoming Important Events:
  • March 9^th – Monthly Board Meeting at 5:30pm
  • March 10^th – Township Election from 4-8pm
    • Supervisor Jason and Clerk Kathleen are up for re-election and both filed.
    • Bev Carlin, Robin Fornengo, and Peggy Coveau have been appointed to serve as judges. All are trained. Bev Carlin will be head judge.
  • March 10^th – Board of Canvass and Annual Meeting at 8:15pm
  • March 28^th – Pine County Township Officer’s Meeting at 9am at the Hinckley Community Center. David and Anthony cannot attend. Jason will notify me soon if he can attend.
  • April 3^rd – Short Courses at the Blackbear Casino from 8am-3pm for $75. Payment is due at registration on the day at the event, so a check was signed at the meeting for this. Kathleen will attend and will carpool with Clerk and Treasurer from Wilma Township to save on mileage.
  • April 23^rd – Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting at 2:30 at the North Pine Government Center. The purpose of this meeting will be to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.

OLD BUSINESS

• Town Hall Flood Update – Construction is underway. Went forward with the new HVAC system with fresh air, the chimney is done and the roof has been patched. The insurance company did not cover the entire HVAC system, so some of that will come out of township funds. Drywall has been replaced and the crew is in process of mudding. Next will be paint, re-doing the ceiling, upgrading the lights to energy-efficient LEDs, replacing the flooring, installing a new kitchen, and putting the bathrooms back together. Ideally, the windows need to be replaced as well, but will wait on that until we have a better idea of what the total cost of the project will be. As of now, the township will be responsible for $19,000-$20,000 to complete the town hall restoration project (outside of what insurance is already covering). The town hall hasn’t had any upgrades in over 40 years, so the board is in agreement that now is a good time to make improvements while it’s under construction as long as the funds are available. The hope is that the town hall will be used more by community members once it’s a nice place to be in again.
• ROAD WORK – No road work started yet, waiting for things to thaw
• Anthony Fornengo plans to resign from his Supervisor role soon. The board will appoint a replacement to fill his term at that time.
• Hay Creek Road South has trees and brush obstructing the plow truck due to overhanging growth. Will need to partner with Arna Township on this – no updates on this yet.

NEW BUSINESS

• Garbage Board – No meeting, no updates
• Hospital Board – No updates

Anything else to come to the board? None

Next meeting is Tuesday, April 14th, 2025 @ 5:30 PM

Meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen Krejci, Clerk

Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM by Chair David Fornengo.  Present were the following: Chair David Fornengo, Supervisor Anthony Fornengo, Supervisor Jason Canesi, Treasurer Wayne Hessler, and Clerk Kathleen Krejci along with Mike McCullen from the Duxbury Fire Department.

Pledge of Allegiance: Done

PUBLIC INPUT

Mike McCullen, the Fire Chief of Duxbury Fire Department, attended the meeting to discuss the increase in the yearly fee. The fee has been set at $4,500 since 2011, but this amount has recently become unsustainable to keep up with increases costs, upgrading equipment, and monthly training. It costs $7,000 to fully equip one firefighter. Each firefighter also receives a pension of $500 per year. It was decided that $10,000 was needed to sustain the VFD, but the increase was implemented in a stepwise fashion to allow Townships to adjust – $7,500 in 2025 and now $10,000 in 2026. The Duxbury VFD Response Record from 2025 obtained and stored on file. More firefighters are needed – anyone interested in joining is encouraged to contact Mike McCullen at 320-245-5494 or mccullenmichael3@gmail.com

AGENDA AND MINUTES

• Motion by Jason Canesi, second by Anthony Fornengo to approve the February 10th, 2026 agenda. (Carried 3-0)
• Motion by Anthony Fornengo, second by Jason Canesi to approve the minutes from January 13th, 2025 Town Board meeting. (Carried 3-0).

TREASURER’S REPORT

• Balance at Northview Bank is $51,092.23 in checking account.
• Motion by David Fornengo, second by Jason Canesi to approve the Treasurer’s Report. (Carried 3-0).

CLAIMS & PAYROLL

• Clerk Kathleen Krejci prepared the Claims and Payroll list for approval
• Motion by Anthony Fornengo, second by Jason Canesi to pay Claims and Payroll (Carried 3-0)

CLERK’S REPORT

• W2s mailed out to employees
• MATIT Worker’s Compensation Audit has been completed
• Please note that the IRS mileage rate for 2026 has increased to $0.725 per mile. Mileage and Reimbursement claim sheets updated.
• Year End Processing and State Auditor’s Report is due March 31^st – Kathleen to work on this
• New Dosey Township has been allotted $16.38 for the Voting Operations, Technology, Elections, and Resources (VOTER) Account. Our options are to yield the township’s funding to the county to use on countywide election expenses due to minimal amounts OR to receive the allocations, but have to follow the reporting requirements that go with it. David Fornengo made a motion to yield the funding, second by Jason Canesi (Carried 3-0).
• Upcoming Important Events:
  • March 2^nd – Township Day at the Capitol from 10am-5pm, Free event
  • March 9^th – Monthly Board Meeting
  • March 10^th – Township Election from 4-8pm
    • Supervisor Jason and Clerk Kathleen are up for re-election and both filed.
    • Kathleen presented a list of election judges to the board. David moved to appoint Bev Carlin, Robin Fornengo, and Peggy Coveau to serve as judges. All are either trained or are in the process of completing the training. Bev Carlin will be head judge. Jason seconded (Carried 3-0).
    • David moved to appoint Bev Carlin, Robin Fornengo, and Peggy Coveau for the absentee ballot board. Jason seconded (Carried 3-0).
    • Location of election is still TBD as the town hall is currently under construction due to the flood.
  • March 10^th – Board of Canvass will meet immediately after the election closes
    • The Board of Canvass should include 2 supervisors not up for election and 1 person from the community. Jason moved to appoint David Fornengo, Anthony Fornengo, and Jason Fornengo for the Board of Canvass. David seconded (Carried 3-0).
  • March 10^th – Annual Meeting at 8pm after the Board of Canvass certifies the official election results
  • April 3^rd – Short Courses at the Blackbear Casino from 8am-3pm for $75. Payment is due at registration on the day at the event. Kathleen will print checks to be signed at March meeting for anyone interested in attending.

OLD BUSINESS

• Anthony Fornengo plans to resign from his Supervisor role, but not until March. The board will appoint a replacement to fill his term at that time.
• Road Work
  • Still have some signs to replace when time and weather allows
  • Hay Creek Road South – Lots of snow drifting on the field. The school bus still gets through and no complaints have been received yet, but if it worsens will need to get it plowed.
• Hay Creek Road South has trees and brush obstructing the plow truck due to overhanging growth – no updates on this yet
• Town Hall Maintenance
  • The well water test has been obtained and Jason Canesi plans to collect and drop off the sample once the water is back on in the town hall

NEW BUSINESS

• Town Hall Flooded due to water softener pressurized tank failure. Service Master was called for mitigation on February 6^th. Release of Liability obtained. Mitigation is in process. David spoke with the insurance adjuster yesterday and he wasn’t happy with how many fans Service Master used (overkill). Working to empty out the town hall with the help of community volunteers and plan to start demo and construction next week with general contractor Klocke. Rolloff dumpster and porta potty has been delivered. Insurance claim has been filed with MATIT. The Town Hall is insured with a limit of $150,000 and a $250 deductible and with contents coverage of $5000 and a $250 deductible. Kathleen will create a Program Code in CTAS to track any expenses related to this project. The board discussed that while construction is underway, it may be a good time to update other parts of the town hall such as new windows (they are stuck shut and the casements are rotten), combine the utility rooms, repair the chimney and roof, vinyl siding is cracked and faded, etc. Will obtain pricing on these. Updating the townhall will hopefully lead to its increased use for and by the community.

• Fiberoptic is coming to New Dosey through ECE. The new fiber placement will occur on the following Township roads: Little Ox Creek and Heller Drive. Permit to work on these roads obtained from ECE.
• Garbage Board – David went to the most recent meeting. They are sitting good with finances. They created a new policy around new dumpsters in 2025 where there will be a charge of $160 above the annual fee. Existing dumpers are not affected. Annual meeting went well.
• Hospital Board – No updates

Anything else to come to the board? None

Next meeting is Monday, March 9th, 2025 @ 5:30 PM

Meeting adjourned at 6:51 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen Krejci, Clerk