Annual Town Meeting, March 11, 2008

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MINUTES-ANNUAL MEETING-NEW DOSEY TOWNSHIP-MARCH 11, 2008

Meeting called to order at 8:30 p.m. by clerk Fran Levings. She reminded everyone to sign in and to help themselves to coffee and treats.

Head Judge Evelyn Johnson read the statement of the results of the election. Supervisor (3 yr. term)- Ed Carlin- 5 votes, Don Mishler-12 votes. Clerk (2 yr. term)- Fran Levings-17 votes.

Jim Allen nominated Todd Elliott to serve a meeting moderator, second by Evelyn Johnson. Carried.

Motion by Dave Baker, second by Agnes Sexton, to approve the minutes of the 2007 annual meeting. Carried. Motion by Dave Baker, second by Vicki Elliott, to approve the minutes of the special town meeting held on Aug. 10, 2007. Carried. Motion by Evelyn Johnson, second by Beverly Carlin, to approve the minutes of the special town meeting held on Oct. 1, 2007. Carried.

Town treasurer presented the annual treasurer’s report. (On file in township minutes book). Motion by Agnes Sexton, second by Ed Carlin, to approve the ’07 treasurer’s report. Carried.

ANNUAL CHAIR’S REPORT: (Vice-chair Dave Baker gave the report because chair Dave Fornengo was not present.)

1. The proposed road work for ’07 was drawn up in June and completed by Todd Elliott Excavating by Dec. ’07. By a vote of the electors at a special meeting in ’07, School House Road was opened as a minimum maintenance road.

2. Work is needed on the Ennerstrom Road. A landowner on Willard Munger Trail wanted some work done by the township and Mr. Baker explained the procedure for getting this road opened. Via a conversation with a DNR person, Mr. Baker learned that the DNR would do the work on the Munger Trail if he township provided the gravel.

3. Clint Elliott has applied to be given the township lawn mowing job for ’08. Consensus was to give him this job.

4. Vice-chair Baker read the annual Fire Department report.

Motion by Beverly Carlin, second by Helen Allen, to accept the chair’s report. Carried.

ANNUAL CLERK’S REPORT:

1. Clerk Fran Levings asked for a moment of silence for Peter Fornengo who passed away in November,’07.

2. The lawsuit initiated by Jerry Hanson against Tim Henderson and the Township has gone to trial. Judge Reuter must rule within 90 days of Feb. 21, 2008.

3. The township now has a website newdoseytownship.com

4. The clerk now has a printout of the names and addresses of all property owners in New Dosey Township.

Motion Jim Allen, second by Vicki Elliott, to accept the clerk’s report. Carried.

ANNUAL ZONING REPORT: (Clerk Fran Levings is the interim zoning administrator)

1. Nine land use permits were issued in 2007.

2. The Township passed a comprehensive Land Use Ordinance in July ’07. It can be found on our website. Copies of a summary of the ordinance were published and are also available by calling the interim zoning administrator.

The ZA asked people to be on the lookout for mobile homes moved onto property because it may be a violation of the section of the ordinance which mandates that there be only ONE principle dwelling/20 acres.

3. Ed Carlin volunteered to fill the seat on the Planning Commission that was vacated with the death of Peter Fornengo. Jim Allen, whose term expires this year agreed to serve another 2-year term. Other members of the Planning Commission are Todd Elliott and Allen Wolf, terms expiring in ’09. Fran Levings is an automatic member.

4. Members of the Board of Adjustment are Jason Fornengo, Agnes Sexton, and Deloris Schirmer.

5. Pine County is in the process of writing a new Septic Ordinance.

6. The township will be doing its own minor-subdivisions from now on.

Motion by Beverly Carlin, second by Ed Carlin, to accept the zoning report. Carried.

Dave Baker explained the need to raise the levy for ’09. We need to raise it to qualify for gas tax monies and we no longer get money from the county for stumpage. Motion by Dave Baker, to keep the General Fund levy at $5,000 and raise the Road & Bridge levy to $15,000. Second by Jim Allen. Carried.

Motion by Dave Baker, second by Fran Levings, to not authorize any pay raises this year. Carried.

Dave Baker explained that the township was in violation of a state statute that says we cannot spend more to plow private driveways that is collected in fees. We spent about $800 more than we took in. He presented a draft copy of an Ice & Snow Removal policy. It very closely follows the policy put out by the Minnesota Ass’n of Townships. Agnes Sexton expressed a concern that perhaps a fee of $60/hour would be cost-prohibitive for some of our residents. She said plowing is the only thing we get for our taxes paid. Motion by Ed Carlin, second by Allen Wolf, to charge a flat fee of $120 for the plowing season. Carried.

Motion by Beverly Carlin, second by Ed Carlin, to contract for services with Family Pathways and the Seven County Senior Federation for $300/each. Carried.

Motion by Fran Levings, second by Beverly Carlin, to contract again with the Duxbury Volunteer Fire Department for another year. Carried.

Motion by Fran Levings, second by Dave Baker, to approve the Tri-Township Disposal District rate change from $39/parcel to $30/parcel. Carried.

Dave Baker explained the state energy audit that the towship had completed and sent in. He suggested looking in to the possibility of windmill at the town hall. Minnesota is the 4th largest wind-producing state in the nation. Motion by Fran Levings, second by Vicki Elliott, to authorize Dave Baker to do a windmill study. Carried.

Motion by Beverly Carlin, second by Fran Levings to continue to use First National Bank of the North as the township depository. Carried.

Motion by Vicki Elliott, second by Beverly Carlin, to continue to publish township notices in the Evergreen, Askov American, and the Pine County Courier. Carried.

Motion by Fran Levings, second by Vicki Elliott, to set the 2nd Tuesday in March,2009, as the date for the next annual meeting. Carried.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD:

1. Deloris Schirmer expressed concern about a culvert on Hay Creek Road. She is expecting a washout

2. Beverly Carlin reminded the group that a new housekeeper will be needed when Evelyn Johnson moves from the township this spring. Evelyn said that Peggy Coveau may be interested.

Motion by Fran Levings, second by Vicki Elliott, to adjourn at 9:53 p.m.

Respectfully submitted

Fran Levings, Clerk

Also signed by the vice-chair________________________

Date Signed _____________________________________

Board Meeting, March 10, 2008

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MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING-NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD- MAR. 10, 2008

Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by vice-chair Dave Baker. Also present were supervisor Don Mishler, treasurer Vicki Elliott, and clerk Fran Levings. No one was in the audience.

Motion by Don Mishler, second by Dave Baker, to approve the minutes of the Feb. ’08 meeting. Carried.

Treasurer Vicki Elliott presented the treasurer’s report. (Attached to file copy of minutes). Fund balances were:

General- $33,526.42

R & B- ($1288.62)

Cemetery $221.52

Fire Protection 0.00

Fire Hall $309.07

CDs- $89,768.39

Motion by Dave Baker, second by Don Mishler, to approve the treasurer’s report. Carried.

Clerk Fran Levings presented the Claims List for approval and the net employee pay list. (Enclosed) Motion by Dave Baker, second by Don Mishler, to approve payment of these bills. Carried.

CLERK’S REPORT:

1. Dates to remember: Mar. 11- Township Election and Annual Mtg.

Mar. 20- Bd. of Re-0rganization Mtg.

Mar. 29- Pine Cty. Township Mtg.-Hinckley

April 14- “ Bd. Of Review- 1:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting- 7:30 p.m.

2. State Auditor’s Report was completed and sent in.

3. ECE will have a rate raise beginning in Mar. ‘08

4. Letter from Robin Poppe, Soil & Water District Director. Motion by Don Mishler, second by Dave Baker, to invite her to our April 14th meeting. Carried.

5. Letter from Central Applicators regarding roadside brush removal. No action taken.

6. Clerk presented printout of names and addresses of all township property owners.

ZONING REPORT:

1. Contract for Pine Septic Design. Motion by Dave Baker, second by Don Mishler, to contract with this company for sewer inspections and to request that copies of all paperwork regarding the township be sent to the clerk.

2. Clerk met with Dale Powers, Pine County Zoning Administrator, regarding the new state septic rules. The township will be kept in the loop on all developments regarding the county writing of its policy.

3. The township will now be doing its own minor-subdivisions. Interim zoning administrator has copies of “Application for a Minor-Subdivision” and will be getting copies of the “Certificate of Minor-Subdivision”. A new member must be elected to the Planning Commisson to fill the vacancy created by the death of Peter Fornengo. The Planning Commission must then meet to set the fee for a minor-subdivision and approve the application and certificate. Two property owners, John Mishler and Dave Baker, have already requested applications for a minor-subdivision.

4. Copy of Arna Township resolution was presented. Interim Zoning Administrator was asked to draft our own resolution requiring the county to not record any documents for New Dosey Township unless they are submitted by the township clerk or zoning administrator. We want to have a handle on all documents pertaining to our township.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Motion by Don Mishler, second by Dave Baker, to submit the draft Snow & Ice Removal policy to the voters at the annual meeting for their review. Carried.

2. Clerk Levings reported that the lawsuit of Jerry Hanson VS Tim Henderson and the Township has gone to trial and Judge Rueter must make a decision within 90 days.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Vicki Elliott reported that Clint Elliott, age 16, would like the lawn mowing job for 2008.

2. Motion by Dave Baker, second by Don Mishler, to approve the agenda for the Annual Meeting.

ANYTHING ELSE TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD:

1. Dave Baker spoke about the need to raise the levy for 2009. He said that he ran the numbers and in order to get gas tax monies, we need to do this.

2. Dave Baker said he is interested in doing an energy audit for the township and will ask the voters at the annual meeting to authorize him to study the feasibility of putting up a windmill at the town hall.

Meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Fran Levings, Clerk

Also signed by vice-chair__________________

Date Signed_____________________________

March 2008 – Peggy Coveau

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FEATURED RESIDENT- MARCH 2008- PEGGY COVEAU

As you are heading east from Askov on Pine County Hwy 32 ( aka Rutabaga Road) out here in the little township of New Dosey, you may have noticed in the summertime, that the yard just past Hay Creek Drive on the left is full of beautiful flower gardens. That is the lovely home of Peggy and Ken Coveau.

Peggy was born in Crow Wing County in 1959 to Gladys and Pat Robinson. She lived there as a baby, then her family moved to Hackensack, Texas. They lived there for awhile, but Peggy grew up in Webster, Wisconsin.

She attended the Webster Schools for all of her 12 school years. In high school, she participated in almost every sport available-track, volleyball, and basketball. She was also class treasurer, a cheerleader, and Prom Queen.

She met Ken Coveau right after high school graduation and they were married in 1978. Except for a brief stint in Markville, Peggy and Ken have lived in New Dosey township all of their married life. In addition to serving as town treasurer for many years, Peggy worked at the St. Croix Camp for 13 years. She has also waited tables and bartended in the area.

Peggy is the mother of 2 daughters. Annie is 29 and lives in Duluth with her husband, while Alicia is 28 and lives in Maplewood with her husband.

At the age of 48, Peggy still finds that planting and growing flowers is a prime mover in her life. She says she learned her love of flower gardening at her grandmother’s knee. She has always liked the colors, digging in the dirt, and planting seeds to see what comes up. She adores all flowers but says that cosmos and zinnias are two of her very favorite.

In addition to flowers, Peggy loves animals. Those of us out here were always pleased to see Bud, the dog she and Ken got when his grandmother Doris Fornengo passed away, sitting peacefully in their yard. Bud developed a tumor on his heart a few weeks ago and had to be euthanized. Peggy was gratified to be able to take in Alicia’s cat Kaiser because Alicia’s husband Ted is allergic to cats.

Peggy’s bubbly, out-going personality and her down-to-earth values are very much appreciated by all of her friends out here in New Dosey township.