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TOWN
OF KABETOGAMA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 5, 2003
Chairman Jack McMahon opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. All attending recited
the Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance were Supervisor’s Richard McGregor,
Jack McMahon, Edward Town, Treasurer Jean Reichow, Clerk Mary Manninen and
Deputy Clerk, Marlene Tomczak along with 6 local residents.
The agenda was approved on a motion by Supervisor Jack McMahon seconded by
Supervisor Richard McGregor. Motion carried.
The minutes from the October meeting were passed out, read and approved on
a motion by Chairman Jack McMahon, seconded by Supervisor Richard McGregor.
Motion carried.
The Financial report was read by Treasurer Jean Reichow. The report was as
follows:
Township Account
Beginning Balance 9/20/03 $29,473.40
Deposits $6,065.00
Disbursements $14,662.84
End Balance 10/31/03 $20,875.56
Road Maintenance Balance $5,185.03
Lodging Tax Account
Beginning Balance 8/31/03 $4,469.08
Deposits $20,441.56
Disbursements $20,430.96
End Balance $4,479.68
Financial Report approved on a motion by Chairman Jack McMahon. Seconded
by Supervisor Richard McGregor. Motion carried. There was a question at the
last meeting as to where the State Aid money that was received belongs to,
it went to the Fire dept. Each year they receive this money and it goes to
the retirement fund.
Chairman Jack McMahon made a motion to pay Bridget Chard (Waste Water Treatment)
and to transfer this money from the Township’s funds earned from the
Lodging Tax account. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Richard McGregor,
motion carried.
Old Business:
The road signs in the area have been replaced and or added by St. Louis County.
Ron Moyer, representing the Kabetogama Fire Department, requested the Kabetogama
Township help find someone to bulldoze the landfill at the canister site,
so that the Fire Department could burn it after it snows. The Minnesota Department
of Forestry will be contacted along with local operators. Tabled to the December
meeting.
A letter was read from St. Louis County regarding state cuts to Townships
in Market Value Homestead Credit.
The State of Minnesota will be cutting the amount of Market Value Homestead
credit for 2003 & 2004. The amounts for the Town of Kabetogama to be
cut are $1,501.00 in 2003 and $2,251.00 in 2004. Therefore, the Township
will be short these amounts levied. The Town of Kabetogama could hold a special
Town meeting to increase the levy by these amounts. It must be rectified
by December 29th 2003. The Supervisors voted unanimously not to increase
the levy monies by these amounts.
Eldon Zahn a resident of Sunset Forest Road again asked the Township Supervisors
if there was any way the township could help these residents with the issue
of improving their private road. Chairman Jack McMahon had spoken with a
Township Association lawyer who advised the Township not to become involved
in this matter. These residents are also seeking their own legal consul.
New Business:
Malene Tomzcak reported that the improvements to the Kiosk and surrounding
area are moving along just fine. St. Louis County Engineers have agreed to
help out somewhat with the project.
The Supervisors decided that there is no need for Bridget Chard to do any
more work right now for the Waste Water Treatment project.
There was a discussion regarding the Township computer. It is now in need
of virus upgrades, which Mary will take care of. This computer is very short
on memory. Many suggestions were made regarding this matter but no action
was taken at this time.
Lee Herseth asked that Melhiems road be plowed this winter and possibly graded.
Supervisor Richard McGregor will take the appropriate action.
The Kabetogama Fire Department’s new building is coming along fine.
Paul Cloyd is working on the electric and heat still needs to be installed.
The department is also getting a new ambulance. They got a deal they could
not pass up. The new tanker truck should arrive in a couple of weeks.
The following claims to be paid were approved on a motion by Supervisor Edward
Town. Seconded by Supervisor Richard McGregor. Motion carried.
Claims:
1195 Kabetogama Fire Dept. 2003 State Fire Aid $6065.00
1196 Mary Manninen Sept. Wages $341.69
1197 North Star Publishing Web Site Update $38.02
1198 Frontier Phone Co. Phone Bill $72.88
1199 Void
1200 Richard McGregor Supervisor Wages $46.17
1201 Jean Reichow Treasurer Wages $46.17
1202 Jack McMahon Supervisor Wages $46.17
1203 I.R.S. 3rd Qtr. Payroll tax $247.86
1204 Frontier Phone Co Phone Bill $72.88
1205 St. Louis Co. Auditor Road Maintenance $107.61
1206 Mary Manninen Oct. Wages, training $624.91 Chairman Jack McMahon adjourned
the meeting at 8:25 p.m. on a motion. Seconded by Supervisor Edward Town.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary
Manninen, Clerk
Kabetogama Township
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