Meeting called to order at 7:30pm by Chair Dave Fornengo. Also present were the following: Supervisor’s Dave Baker & Anthony Fornengo, NPAHD Representative Fran Levings, Clerk Tamara Miritello and Treasurer Wayne Hessler.
PUBLIC IMPUT:
Motion by Anthony Fornengo, second by Dave Baker, to approve the agenda. (Carried 3-0)
Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by John Fornengo, to approve the minutes from September 14th, 2022 meeting. (Carried 3-0)
Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Statement – tabled (Carried 3-0)
Books are still being worked on by MAT (Minnesota Association of Townships) trainer
Clerk Tamara Miritello prepared and presented the Claims and Payroll list for approval.
CLAIMS – October 2022
AT&T Phone/Internet October 2022 $99.32
ECE Electric October 2022 $55.00
Federated Col-op Propane Town hall & Fire Hall $1,962.57
Glen Williamson Website Contract $360.00
Jason Fornengo Lawnmowing Rental $75.00
Tammy Miritello Reimbursement ink $48.98
Dave Baker Tri Township Disposal meeting $50.00
TOTAL $2,650.87
PAYROLL -October 2022
Dave Baker $100.00
Anthony Fornengo $100.00
Dave Fornengo $125.00
Jason Fornengo $75.00
Fran Levings $165.00
Tamara Miritello $225.00
Doug Wiita $575.00
TOTAL $1,365.00
Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Anthony Fornengo, to pay these bills. (Carried 3-0)
CLERK’S REPORT –
- MAT trainer is still working on our books – wrapping up 2021 with questions with State Auditor
- MAT Training – multiple dates in November
- Pine County Township Officer’s meeting
- Saturday, October 22nd 2022 @ American Legion Hall in Hinckley @ 9am
- Snowplowing notices will go out week of October 17th, 2022
- Townhall reserved for Thanksgiving 2022
- Board has decided to wait until next year for the Township Christmas Party.
- Northview Bank – wants to know what we want to do with savings account as there hasn’t been any activity in years. – Clerk will call with questions and get back to the board in November.
- Front door lock is having issues, Dave F will replace lock.
OLD BUISNESS
- Road Work
- All Roads are still having grading and brushing done
- Larry took care of beaver issues off of Kingsdale.
- No update on grader
NEW BUSINESS
- NPAHD Report – Fran Levings
- Dr. Sharon Gossett, Essentia Surgeon, has retired
- Troy Jaenke, new Facilities Director for Essentia Health, was introduced to the Hospital District Board.
- The Board approved a grant request from Finlayson Fire and Rescue to purchase some equipment.
- The Board approved an Education Loan for Jordan Kester to study to become a paramedic. Jordan is currently an EMT for Essentia.
- ELECTIONS Report– Fran Levings
- Be sure to vote in the November 9th 2022 Midterm Election!
- Tri-Township Disposal Report – Dave Baker
- One more payment and the truck will be paid off
- The board approved raises for the two employees.
- Winter grading and snowplowing will be Jason, Dave, John and Mike as back up.
Anything else to come to the board? – NONE
Next meeting is SEPTEEMBER 14th, 2022 @7:30PM
Meeting adjourned at 7:56PM
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara L Miritello, Clerk
Also, Signed by the Chair____________________________________________________Date_________________________