April 1, 2003 Kabetogama Township Minutes

TOWN OF KABETOGAMA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
April 1, 2003

Mel Hintz from the St. Louis County Assessors office came to the township meeting to explain how they have determined our property values.

Kabetogama increase for 2003:
Land - +40%
Improvements - +20%

Land values –

Vacant Land:
0 – 5 ac 1260
5.01 – 30 ac 844
over 30.01 422
Average 40 Ac parcel with gravel access = 31600

Lakeshore:
0 – 100 ff 1075
101 – 1000 ff 215
over 1000 ff 108

Total Estimated Market Value prior to increase = $25,357,600

Total Estimated Market Value (Res and SRR) after increase = $33,647,900
32.69% inc.
Ratio before = 56.90%
Ratio after = 75.50%

Please contact any of the Supervisors with any questions or clarifications regarding this matter, or attend the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting.

There will be a Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting here at the Kabetogama Community Hall on May 1st, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review the value and class on your property (not taxes)
Chairman Jack McMahon opened the board meeting at 7:50 p.m. All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting agenda was approved on a motion by Chairman Jack McMahon, seconded by Supervisor Edward Town. Motion carried.

The minutes of the previous meeting were passed out, read and approved on a motion by Chairman Jack McMahon, seconded by Supervisor Edward Town. Motion carried.

The treasurer’s report was read by Clerk Mary Manninen in the absence of Jean Reichow.

Township Checking Account
Beginning balance: $21,804.00
Income: $1,068.90
Disbursements: $742.37
End Balance 3/03 $22,132.93
Road Maintenance account $5,811.06

Lodging Tax Account
Beginning balance: $2,757.31
Income: $659.86
Disbursements: $629.56
End Balance 3/03 $2,787.61

Financial Report approved on a motion by Supervisor, Edward Town, seconded by Supervisor Richard McGregor. Motion carried.

Old Business:

There is a short course in Eveleth for Township Officers. Clerk Mary Manninen and Supervisor Richard McGregor plan on attending this training on Friday April 4th. Supervisor Edward Town and Deputy Treasurer Lance Litwiller may possibly attend also.

Thor Herseth and Jay Tomczak gave their report regarding the road signs around the area. Thor gave a written report to Clerk Mary Manninen so it could be sent out to Mike Forseman and Russ Dahl so the signs can be repaired, replaced or added new.

Russ Kingery is working with the county to add and replace the 911 signs in our area. New signs must be ordered that are two sided. We will receive monetary help from the county.

Comprehensive Land Use and Waste Water Treatment approval forms to begin process have been approved on two motions made by Supervisor Edward Town, seconded by Supervisor Richard McGregor. Motions carried. More detailed information can be found from the minutes of these two committees meetings which will be posted on the Kabetogama Township Web-Site, or contact Supervisor Jack McMahon or Ron Moyer.

There was some confusion during this years elections. Supervisor Edward Town was re-elected for a 1yr term but should have been elected for a 3 year term. Treasurer Jean Reichow was elected for a 1 yr term and should have been elected for a two year term. Chairman Jack McMahon called the Township Lawyer regarding this matter. He was told that this could be corrected during next years election.

New Business:

The Township has requested that the Fire Department give a budget report at each of our annual meetings.

Claims:

#1115 - $92.34 – Jean Reichow 2 March Mtgs.
#1116 - $92.34 – Richard McGregor 2 March Mtgs.
#1117 - $92.34 – Edward Town 2 March Mtgs.
#1118 – $61.16 – North Star Publishing, Election Ads
#1119 - $23.18 – Sandy Moyer, Election Judge 4.5 hrs.
#1120 - $24.46 – Gladys Cole, Election Judge 4.75 hrs.
#1121 - $23.18 – Judy Wichner, Election Judge 4.5 hrs.
#1122 - $341.69 – Mary Manninen, 1 March mtg, 40 hrs of work ($370.00)
#1123 – $72.19 – Frontier Phone Co., Phone & Internet Charges
#1124 - $50.00 – Ron Moyer, Moderator for Annual Meeting
Supervisor Edward Town moved to approve the above mentioned claims, seconded by Supervisor Richard McGregor. Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. on a motion by Supervisor Richard McGregor, seconded by Supervisor Edward Town. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk
Kabetogama Township

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