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KABETOGAMA TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING September 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 9 guests.
The Agenda for this meeting was approved on a motion by Chairman J McMahon. Seconded by Supervisor R. McGregor, motion carried.
The board read and approved the August board meeting minutes Supervisor E. Town made the motion, Supervisor R. McGregor seconded, motion carried.
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed by the board and approved with one correction, the amount of $445.00 be added back into the road maintenance fund and then deducted from the Community improvements fund. Supervisor R. McGregor made the motion, Chairman J. McMahon seconded, motion carried.
Kabetogama Township Checking Account,
Beginning Balance $19,149.24 Income $2.40 Disbursements $2,007.40 End Balance $17,144.24 CD Balance $25,155.82 Road Maint. Fund Balance $13,505.62
Lodging Tax Account,
Beginning Balance $4,601.15 Income $16,186.02 Disbursements $15,379.14 End Balance $5,408.03
Old Business:
Ash River Fire Protection Update – Fire Chief, Larry Warrington will work with the Ash River property owners to form a fire district with definite boundaries. Right now a contract will need to be written up for fire protection. Each individual property owner must be contacted. Larry will contact an attorney for counsel on this matter.
Chairman J. McMahon had positive results when he spoke to a property owner regarding vehicle clean up on his property. The matter appears to be resolved
Community Club Building Project – the next step will be to respond to all the letters received from community club members.
Roads – Supervisor E. Town reported that this month the township roads will be worked on. He will keep in touch with Tom Long regarding gravel, grading and hauling.
New Business:
Workman’s Comp – A motion was made by Chairman J. McMahon and seconded by Supervisor R. McGregor to pay the $61.00 for workman’s comp to the MAT for the year.
Transportation Enhancement Fund – the board discussed this matter but took no action at this time.
Canister Site Use – It was brought to the attention of the Lake Association that more than brush was being hauled into the brush piles behind the canister site. The unwanted materials were removed and put into a canister. There will be a chain installed across the road to the brush piles and the county employee will now be able to examine each load as he gives access to this area. A sign will be made indicating what materials can be dumped into the brush piles.
The copy machine at the Fire Hall is broken and can’t be fixed. A suggestion was made to look into the possibility of leasing a new machine and sharing the cost of the lease with other area groups. Information on this will be brought to the next meeting.
Clerk M. Manninen questioned the possibility of the township obtaining a credit or credit/debit card for office purchases. The board agreed this would be a good idea. Treasurer J. Reichow will take care of the paperwork.
Claims,
The following claims were approved on a motion by Chairman J. McMahon. Seconded by Supervisor E. Town, motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm on a motion by Chairman J. McMahon. Seconded by Supervisor E. Town, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk Kabetogama Township
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