Official Minutes 12.3.13
The December monthly meeting was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake and Jason Willenbring.
The November minutes were read. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report stating that the Township had a balance of $90,149.00 as of December 1, 2013.
RE: Mergen Fire Bill – Neil Franz reported that he is still working on it.
RE: Graham & Nett Signs – Supervisors stated they will check on them.
RE: COL Fire District – A form to designate the Township representative was received. Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to appoint Vernon Willenbring as primary representative from the Township and the alternate can be any member of the Board, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Vernon Willenbring reported that COL Fire District is under budget and doing well.
RE: Zoning for Marshfield Circle – Dewey Klaphake reported that he is trying to set up zoning requirements for that area. He will meet with the Zoning Board and then set up a special hearing.
RE: Crackfilling – Discussion was held concerning various products used in crackfilling. It was decided to check on them and discuss the matter at the February meeting.
RE: Special Election for County Commissioner – The special election will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 with polls open from 7 am to 8 pm. Judges will be scheduled from the Township list of election judges.
RE: Township Election – The Township Board Election and Annual Meeting will be held on March 11, 2014. Polls will be open from 2 pm to 8 pm with Annual Meeting following at 8:30 pm. The Supervisor position held by Dan Stommes is up for election as well as the Clerk position held by Judy Bruemmer. The filing period is from December 31, 2103 to 5 pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2014. Judges again will be scheduled from the Township list of judges.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid.
6138 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $64.93
6139 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 637.21
6140 Judy Bruemmer re-imb mileage/computer use 90.00
6141 Neil Franz supervisor wages 221.64
6142 Walter Graham election judge 70.00
6143 Vernon Willenbring re-imb judges meals 36.50
6144 Joyce Wimmer election judge 85.00
6145 Vernon Willenbring election judge 70.00
6146 Linda Theisen election judge 70.00
6147 Judy Bruemmer election judge 100.00
6148 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages 498.69
6149 Mary Lou Salzl election judge 80.00
6150 Dan Stommes re-imb fuel/mileage 166.02
6151 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 540.25
6152 MATIT workmen’s comp ins. 236.00
6153 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 96.97
6154 Dewey Klaphake re-imb permit fees 36.00
6155 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 429.43
Total $3,528.64
Year-to-date Total $172,810.01
At 8:45 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.