Meeting called to order at 5:37 PM by Chair Dave Fornengo. Present were the following: Supervisor Jason Canesi, Supervisor Anthony Fornengo, Treasurer Wayne Hessler, and Clerk Katie Krejci. No public present.
Pledge of Allegiance: Done
AGENDA AND MINUTES
- Motion by Jason Canesi, second by Anthony Fornengo to approve the September 9th, 2025 agenda. (Carried 3-0)
- Motion by Anthony Fornengo, second by Jason Canesi, to approve the minutes from August 12th, 2025 Town Board meeting. (Carried 3-0).
TREASURER’S REPORT
- Balance at Northview Bank is $97,870.38 in checking account.
- Wayne has been able to get his CTAS account setup. Will meet with Katie this month to update his CTAS program.
- Motion by Anthony Fornengo, second by Jason, to approve the Treasurer’s Report (Carried 3-0).
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
- Clerk Katie 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)
- Fire Protection through Duxbury Volunteer Fire Department: Yearly renewal has increased in price from $4,500 to $7,500. Jason called the Fire Chief to inquire about the price change, however, calls were not answered. Board decided to pay the fee for this year and will continue conversations around this.
CLERK’S REPORT
- NEW UEI number at SAM.gov to receive future grants – Katie to work on obtaining this.
- 2026 Levy Certification submitted
- Marty’s Pest Control service needs renewed for 2026 – Board agreed to continue service.
- Updates from MAT September Newsletter
- Funding available for the Local Road Improvement Program – Only available for county highways, not township roads.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Road Work – Gravel is completed. Still need to replace culverts this fall.
- Town Hall Maintenance
- Siding needs to be scrubbed down and washed – summer staff unable to get to this this summer
- Outdoor bulletin board for announcements has been purchased, needs to be installed
- Roof repair – Dave unable to get ahold of the roofer yet.
- Driveway snow removal 2025-2026 for residents ($120 per driveway) – Updated residents list during meeting. Katie to send out postcards this week. Residents to mail a check (payable to New Dosey Township) to Wayne Hessler at 78888 Highland Drive Sandstone, MN 55072. Payments due by November 15th, 2025. Note, gated driveways will not be plowed! Information on the New Dosey Township Private Plowing Policy can be found online at www.newdoseytownship.com/ordinances/private-plowing/.
- DNR Bridge Construction x 2 on Matthew Lourey State Trail at Keene Creek North and South – Trail is still closed. Should be completed by fall.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Clogged culverts – Several culverts are clogged from beaver activity, on the list to be completed.
- Garbage Board – Upcoming meeting is at 7pm September 30th. This is the annual meeting. Jason Canesi to attend.
- Hospital Board – No updates
- Future upgrades to consider for Town Hall in the spring if funds are available:
- Add cement and heat to grader shed vs build a new one
- Convert outdoor pavilion into a building for the plow truck
- Water is unsafe to drink – Katie to look into water test for well
Anything else to come to the board? NONE
Next meeting is Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Katie Krejci, Clerk