MINUTES-NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING-NOV. 9, 2011

Meeting called to order at7:30 p.m.by Chair Dave Fornengo.  Also present were Supervisors Wes Cemenski and Dave Baker, Clerk Fran Levings, Deputy Clerk Robin Fornengo, Don Proffit, Ronald Petropske, and Jonathan Podritz (spelling may be incorrect on these 2 names).  Treasurer Margaret Coveau was absent.

Motion by Wes Cemenski, second by Dave Baker, to approve the minutes of the meeting ofOctober 12, 2011, as printed.  Carried.

Clerk Fran Levings presented the Treasurer’s Report.(Attached to file copy of these minutes)  Fund balances are: General Fund-$1407.11, Road & Bridge Fund-$8430.75, Cemetery/Landscaping Fund-$690.96, Fire Protection Fund-($2606.73), Fire Hall Fund-$125.45, Cartway Fund-($10.86), Savings Fund-$7148.38 and CDs- $51,524.81.  Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Wes Cemenski, 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 Wes Cemenski, to pay these bills.  Carried.

CLERK’S REPORT:  1 Reminder that filing for the office of Supervisor (3-year term) and Clerk (2-year term) will open in December.

1. Letter sent to MAT attorney Kyle Harnett asking for a status report on the proposed cartway legislation that our township submitted over 5 years ago.

ZONING REPORT:   1. Zoning Administrator learned of 4 persons whomay need to apply for a land use permit.  Letters will be sent.

NEW BUSINESS:     1.  Motion by Wes Cemenski, second by Dave Baker to approve a Resolution regardingEnnerstrom Road.  This resolution would give the owner of the property at the end of the road to install a locked gate by this driveway and would give the township the right to construct a “turn-around” before the gate for grading purposes.  (Copy of the complete resolution is on file at the town hall)  Carried.

1. A decision to sign-off on the Road Work Assignment was tabled to the December meeting.
2. Culvert Discussion- Supervisor Baker reported that he was told by Johnson-Culvert Inc., that a large culvert forRocky Roadwould cost @$3800.00.  Pine County Engineer Mark LeBrun has examined the culvert and stated it is not in any danger at the time. Clerk was told to start a running list of culverts needed so it may be incorporated into the 2012 budget.
3. Sign Reflectivity Mandate- Chair Fornengo has done extensive work on this project.  He presented a computer spread-sheet that he had done which includes location, direction facing, need of the sign, grade of the sign, etc. He is working on incorporating this information onto a map of the township.  This spreadsheet, map and a policy will meet the requirements by the state ofMinnesotawhich is due in January 2012.  Mr. Fornengo recommends reducing the number of signs in the township, replacing 12 signs in April 2012, then putting the rest of the signs on a rotation basis for replacement. He has written a policy.
4. Alternative Energy Project-37 kilowatts have been produced since the installment of the project onOct. 17, 2011.  Chair Fornengo is working with East Central Energy to complete all of the paperwork on the project.
5. Supervisor Baker said he would ask Todd Elliott Excavating to do the final work on the Matt Lourey Trail-South project.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Pine County Township Officers Meeting Report- Clerk Levings reported that Pine County sold ¼ million dollars worth of property at the annual land auction, services for Pine County Health & Human Services are mandated, yet the budget has been cut, for the 4^th year in row the County has not raised the levy and the County is considering county-wide zoning. State Senator Lourey said the process of discussion at the Capitol has broken down and that he was not comfortable with the Zone of Silence during the state shutdown and that re-districting will hurt rural MN.  State Representative Crawford spoke about the loss of the Homestead Credit. The sheriff’s department has taken in over $760,000 for boarding prisoners from other counties so far this year, they have processed over 1500 prisoners so far and offer many programs for the inmates. The DNR requires permits for the townships to do beaver control before and after open season.  7^th district MAT chair Don Sherper spoke about the Sign Reflectivity Mandate.  Township Assessor Bob Brewster suggested the group set up a liason committee to coordinate with issues concerning the Pine County Board.  This idea will be discussed at the March 2012 meeting.  Dave Baker reported on the Homestead Credit and how that will work.  It appears that the bulk of maintaining a deduction financially will be borne by weekenders and businesses.

ANYTHING ELSE TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD:

1. Property owner Don Proffit expressed further concerns about the expense of proceeding with his cartway petition and the problems he has with the township and Judge Reuter about this issue.
2. Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Dave Baker, to have the clerk contact Mr. Richard Kosman about purchasing the remaining diesel gas in a tank he has on town hall property.

Meeting adjourned at9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Fran Levings, Clerk

Also signed by the Chair: _______________________ Date _______________

MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING-NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD-OCT. 12, 2011

Meeting called to order at7:35 p.m.by Chair Dave Fornengo.  Also present were Supervisors Wes Cemenski and Dave Baker, Treasurer Margaret Coveau, Clerk Fran Levings, and Deputy Clerk Robin Fornengo.

Motion by Dave Baker, second by Wes Cemenski, to approve the agenda.  Carried.

Motion by Wes Cemenski, second by Dave Baker, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting ofSept. 14, 2011, as printed.  Carried.

Treasurer Margaret Coveau presented the Treasurer’s Report. (Attached to file copy of these minutes).  Fund balances are:  General Fund- ($2955.91), Road & Bridge Fund- $16,744.94-Cemetery/Landscaping Fund-$510.97- Fire Protection Fund-($2606.73)-Fire Hall Fund-$125.45- Cartway Fund-($6.03), Savings Account-$7148.38 and CDs-$51.351.37.  Treasurer Coveau reported that Northview Bank will now view our entire account as a Savings account and we will only receive statements quarterly.  A board resolution would have to be passed in order to get monthly statements.  The treasurer and clerk recommended trying the quarterly system for a few months.  Clerk also explained that the deficit balance in the Fire Protection is because we only levied $3500 for this account and our fees were raised by $1000 and the propane expenditure for the fire hall is now taken out of this fund.  A recommendation will be made to the Annual Meeting in 2012 to increase the amount levied for Fire Protection. Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Wes Cemenski, to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Dave Baker, to transfer $5,000.00 from the Road & Bridge Fund to the General 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 Wes Cemenski, to pay these bills.  Carried.

CLERK’S REPORT:

1.  Dates to remember-            Oct. 21-  Special Town Meeting seeking permission to re-assert township authority on the Matt Lourey Trail going N. of Hwy 32 for one mile. All landowners were notified, public notice put in Courier, and notices posted on bulletin board and notice board.  Clerk will call electors seeking their attendance.

Oct. 22-  Pine County Township Ass’n meeting inHinckleyat9:30 a.m.

1. Road Certification report has been sent to the Pine County Hwy. Dept.  We have 22.08 miles of township roads.
2. Clerk still needs copies of social security cards from 2 employees.
3. Distributed a copy of the population of townships and cities inPineCounty.
4. Distributed a copy of the Tri-Township Disposal District annual report.

NO ZONING REPORT

OLD BUSINESS:

1.Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Dave Baker, to hire Cemenski Tree Services to remove trees along one side of Doyle Roadfor a price of $3250.00.  Supervisor Cemenski abstained from voting.  Carried.

2.  Alternative Energy Project- Chair Fornengo has contacted an Drilling Electric, ECE, and Kris Schmidt of Legacy Solar, Inc..  Mr. Fornengo will schedule a meeting of all participants to meet at the town hall to do the installation and hook-up.  The township can expect further fees for this project.

3. Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Wes Cemenski, to authorize themselves to check out prices of truck chains and grader tires.  Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Motion by Wes Cemenski, second by Dave Fornengo, to hire Ken Coveau as the snow truck driver for this winter at a rate of $20/hr.  Carried.
2. Zoning administrator Fran Levings and Supervisor Dave Baker reported on a Clean Water Seminar they attended in Hinckleyon Oct. 29^th.  The seminar centered on the importance of keeping the St. Croix Watershed free of sediments and phosphorus.  Mr. Baker spoke at the seminar on steps our township is taking to reduce sediment.  Both agreed that the seminar was excellent and worthwhile.

ANYTHING ELSE TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD?

1. Chair Fornengo expressed his continued concern about the gate onEnnerstrom Road. He plans to contact the owner again and state that the gate must be removed before winter snow falls.
2. Supervisor Cemenski reported that persons are camping at the end ofMcDermott Creek Road.  Mr. Baker stated that this is state land, but no one should be camping on the road itself.
3. Clerk Levings inquired about the deadline for submitting a road-sign condition report.  We will wait until notification.

Meeting adjourned at9:16 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,  Fran Levings, Clerk _______________________________

Also signed by the Chair _______________________ Date

MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING-NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD-SEPT. 14, 2011

Meeting called to order at7:30 p.m.by Chair Dave Fornengo.  Also present were Supervisors Wes Cemenski and Dave Baker, Treasurer Margaret Coveau, Clerk Fran Levings, Don Eddy, Jan Proffit and Ed Proffit.

Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Dave Baker, to amend the agenda by moving theEnnerstrom Lanediscussion to New Business.  Motion carried.

Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Dave Baker, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting ofAugust 10, 2011, as printed.  Carried.

Treasurer Margaret Coveau presented the Treasurer’s Report (Attached to file copy of these minutes).  Fund balances are:  General-$3348.39, Road & Bridge-$19,186.38- Cemetery/Landscaping-$510.97-Fire Protection- $2890.05- Fire Hall-$125.45-Cartway-($6.02)- Savings Account-$7143.60 and CDs-$51,351.37.  Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Dave Baker, 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 Wes Cemenski, to pay these bills.  Carried.

CLERK’S REPORT:

1. 22 notices sent to persons on the Plowing Private Driveways List.
2. Cemetery book and folder are on loan to the Pine County Genealogy Society.  They are conducting a “find the grave” project.
3. Township Legal Seminar is available in Cotton, MN on Oct. 1.
4. District 7 MAT meeting inCambridgeon Sept. 17.

ZONING REPORT:

1. Land Use Permit # 85 issued to Brad Davison for a storage shed and Land Use Permit # 86 to Richard Manfredini for a storage shed also.
2. Copies sent of all Land Use Permits issued from 9-10 to 9-11 to the Pine County Assessor and to Bob Brewster, local assessor.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Matt Lourey Trail update- Supervisor Baker reported that T & T Logging Company has done repair work.  Mr. Baker walked the trail and was pleased with the work.  He closed the road temporarily to let the gravel settle.
2. Alternative Energy Project update-  Kris Schmid, Legacy Solar Inc., has been hired to oversee the project.  Supervisor Baker said the next step is  for the township to install the tracker.  He has spoken with the Alternative Energy coordinator for East Central Electric Company.  This person said that he thought that what the township planned was a viable application.  He will send permit and fee information to Mr. Baker.
3. DoyleRoadTreeRemovalProjectupdate- Townshipreceived replies from all of the property owners except one.  They all gave permission to remove the trees and they all want the logs.  Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Dave Baker, to hire Cemenski Tree Services to do the project with the price to be set by Mr. Cemenski and paid over a pro-rated period of time to be determined when Mr. Cemenski submits his price.  Supervisor Cemenski abstained from the vote and the motion was carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Hire a snow truck plow operator- Mr. Ken Coveau will be offered the position.  If he declines, an ad will be placed.
2. Ennerstrom Laneconcern update- Chair Fornengo reported on a conversation he had with the renter at the end of the road.  The renter is concerned about traffic on the road and would like to see the road privatized.  Mr. Fornengo is prepared to tell him that the township has worked onEnnerstrom Lanefor 6 of the last 7 years and that the road is indeed a township road. Supervisors expressed concern about the gate by the culvert being an impediment to grading and snow removal.
3. Supervisor Baker reported on a conversation he had with a property owner on the so-calledKirchberg Roadwho claimed she has been denied access to her property by another property owner.  Mr. Baker explained that there is a procedure available to the township to “dedicate the trail” as a township road, but the impetus must come from a property owner on the trail.

ANYTHING ELSE TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD:

1. Supervisor Baker reported on a conversation he had with a property owner at the end of the Matt Lourey Trail (formerly Munger Trail) going north from Pine County Hwy. 32.  The property owner requested help from the township in maintaining the road. Clerk was authorized to notify all property owners on this trail of a special town meeting to be held (date will be worked out within a few days, then notification will be sent) for the purpose of asking the voters for permission to make improvements and to re-assert town authority over the road.
2. Ed Proffit reported thatMcDermott Creek Road westof Lydia Mishler’s  home has lumps that need to be removed-scooped into a truck and hauled away.

Meeting adjourned at9:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Fran Levings, Clerk __________________________

Also signed by the Chair _______________________  Date ______________