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KABETOGAMA TOWNSHIP

REGULAR MEETING

July 7, 2004

 

Chairman Jack McMahon opened the board meeting at 7:05 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.  All board members were present along with 6 community residents.

 

The Agenda for this meeting was approved on a motion by Supervisor Edward Town.  Seconded by Supervisor Richard McGregor, motion carried.

 

The board read and approved the June board meeting minutes with this correction (The Kabetogama Fire Department requested that this year, the $10,000.00 budgeted for the new building on the 2003 levy, be paid in full rather that two payments of $5,000.00 each.) Chairman Jack McMahon made the motion, Supervisor Richard McGregor seconded, motion carried.

 

The Treasurer’s report was reviewed by the board and approved on a motion by Chairman Jack McMahon.  Seconded by Supervisor Richard McGregor, motion carried.  It was decided by the board that the Treasurer’s report should include the balance from the CD that was purchased back in January and include the balance for road maintenance.  Treasurer Jean Reichow informed the board that the CD is up for renewal and would like to know how to proceed.  The board has chosen to renew the CD as is for now.

 

Kabetogama Township Checking Account,

 

Beginning Balance  $10,969.41

Income  $1.29

Disbursements  $3,396.32

End Balance  $7,574.38

 

Lodging Tax Account,

 

Beginning Balance   $3,592.27

Income  $5,722.77

Disbursements  $5,441.78

End Balance  $3.873.26                                                          

 

Old Business:

 

The Supervisors signed the Resolution 2004-01 dated 6/28/2004.  (Resolution to accept and adopt the Kabetogama Township Community Wastewater Plan Amendment with text and maps as well as accept the Adoption Summary Language for Publication).

 

It was noted that in the publication sent to the newspaper for this resolution the statement (the criteria for water) was not removed.  Clerk Mary Manninen will contact Bridget Chard to resolve this issue.

 

Russ Kingery sent a two page document to the Supervisors stating the procedures and progress of the 911 sign project.

 

Roads – Supervisor Richard McGregor will contact St. Louis regarding mowing along the county and township road sides, finishing the chloride on Pucks Point road.  Chairman Jack McMahon will try and find someone to cut tree branches on Pucks Point road and get the information back to the board.  Supervisor Edward Town will keep in touch with Tom Long regarding gravel, grading and hauling.

 

Resident Julie Gutz questioned the board regarding a new name for the road she lives on.  The board gave her names and numbers of County employees to contact on this matter.

 

Sande Moyer reported on the community meeting that was held on June 8, 2004 at 7:00 pm at the Kabetogama Community Hall regarding the future of the hall itself.  There was good attendance along with positive and negative comments about a possible new center and its location.  Right now the committee can’t move ahead until property has been established and purchased for this project.  As new information comes along it will be brought to the public.  It was decided at this meeting to send out a comment sheet to all property owners in the township which gives everyone a chance to comment (pro, con) on this project.  This sheet is to be sent back to Sande Moyer as soon as possible.

 

Ron Moyer for the Kabetogama Fire department informed the board that the dump site will be burnt again late this summer or early this fall.

 

The Kabetogama Fire Department would like the Kabetogama Township Board of Supervisors to contact residents of the Ash River Trail and invite them or a representative for them to attend a township board meeting to discuss fire and medical protection.  Supervisor Edward Town will go to Ash River and speak with someone regarding this matter and report back to the board.

 

New Business:

 

The sign down at the spring was removed which leaves the well open to use.  The well was determined not useable by the county.  Supervisor Edward Town will go to the spring and remove the pump handle so it can’t be used again.

 

The board discussed passing an ordinance that would determine the amount of non-licensed vehicles a property owner could have on their premises.  Chairman Jack McMahon will contact county and township lawyers regarding the legalities and procedures of creating such an ordinance.

 

There is another township officer training this summer in Grand Rapids on July 29^th.  One of the supervisors must attend this training to become certified for the board of equalization.

Claims,

 

The following claims were approved on a motion by Supervisor Richard McGregor.  Seconded by Supervisor Edward Town, motion carried.

 

North American Wetland Engineering, Services Rendered 5/1 to 5/31/04,         $460.00

MATIT, Liability E&O Coverage Renewal,                                                      $490.00

M-R Sign Co., New Township sign,                                                                 $110.44

Frontier Phone Co., phone & internet                                                                $74.34

Sound North, printing,                                                                                      $63.90

Falls Office Supply, envelopes and labels                                                          $12.94

Postmaster, PO box fee,                                                                                   $27.00

McCahill Publishing, legal notice                                                                        $54.00

Postmaster, stamps                                                                                           $101.75

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm on a motion by Chairman Jack McMahon.  Seconded by Supervisor Richard McGregor, motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Mary Manninen, Clerk

Kabetogama Township