Official Minutes 3.1.16
The March monthly meeting was called to order by Neil Franz at 4:05 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Roger Mergen, Dale Lange, Mike Schleper and Stephanie Jacobs.
The February minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
***the monthly meeting was held at an earlier time due to Precinct Caucuses***
Duane Janssen gave a financial report stating that the checkbook balance was $260,234.77.
RE: Mergen issue – Roger Mergen asked about the damage deposit he had made on his project along Mahogany Road. Discussion was held. Supervisors stated that they wanted to hold on to the deposit until Spring in case some issues came up after the thaw.
RE: Jacobs driveway – Stephanie Jacobs asked if she needed a permit to put an extension on her property’s driveway. Discussion was held. Supervisors will check with the zoning administrator and let her know.
RE: Farming Athletic Association Liquor License – Mike Schleper was present to ask the Town Board to approve the Association’s application for an On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License from April 16, 2016 thru October 15, 2016. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to approve the application, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Mike Schleper also gave a short report on the lighting project for the baseball field.
RE: Re-Organization Meeting – It was decided to have the Re-organization meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 8:00 pm.
RE: Board of Equalization Meeting – Discussion was held. Since the meeting will be held on the same day as the April monthly meeting it was decided to do the Road Tour following the meeting, weather permitting, and have the monthly meeting at the regular time that evening.
RE: Gravel Quotes – Supervisors reported that gravel specs have been checked out and they will pass them on to contractors and plan on opening gravel quotes at the April meeting.
RE: Albany School District – Dan Stommes gave a short report on the Fifth Monday Board Meeting. The 2 year Construction plan was presented, the Board meetings were changed to the third Wed of the month and an intern training program will begin at the school.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6419 Neil Franz supervisor wages $ 277.05
6420 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages 387.88
6421 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 332.46
6422 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 484.84
6423 City of St. Martin fire protection 2015 4590.26
6424 COL Fire & Rescue Qtr 1 2016 fire protection 1243.09
6425 Judy Bruemmer reimb. mileage/postage/supplies 190.42
6426 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6427 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 637.21
6428 City of Albany fire prot./equip fund 14623.00
6429 Sunny Brook Ent. Snowplowing 1615.00
Total $ 24,446.14
Year-to-date Total $ 38,729.56
At 5:00 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.