A Motion Was Made by Ekholm and Seconded by Laakso to Approve the Treasurer S Report As

A Motion Was Made by Ekholm and Seconded by Laakso to Approve the Treasurer S Report As

Chairman Warren Stolp called the regular meeting of the Town of Nashwauk to order on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Cloverdale Hall. Members present: Warren Stolp, Jeffrey Ekholm, Larry Laakso, Terri Holmbeck and Karine Woodman. Members absent: none.

A motion was made by Ekholm and seconded by Laakso to approve the treasurer’s report as read. Total receipts: $9,966.44. Total disbursements: $31,731.58. Total ending balance for the month: $266,594.58. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Stolp and seconded by Laakso to approve the clerk’s minutes of the last regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Ekholm and seconded by Stolp to approve and pay all claims presented to the board for payment. Motion carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

  1. Mr. Pat Coughlin discussed the Greenway Recreation Board.He provided the board with a spreadsheet identifying the payable calculations for cities and townships to the Greenway Recreation Board.
  1. A discussion was held regarding the negative balance in the recreation fund at the end of January.
    *Motion by Ekholm, seconded by Stolp to transfer $2,000.00 from the general fund to the recreation fund. Motion carried unanimously.
  1. Stolp gave information about being invited to the IRRRB open house to meet officials. It is on February 22, 2012 at 1:00pm.
  2. No other old business was brought forward for discussion.

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. A discussion was held regarding the 2013 budget. Clerk Woodman discussed the budget and some of the items calculated. After considerable discussion, the board agreed unanimously to recommend a 2% levy increase.

*Motion by Ekholm, seconded by Laakso to increase the levy by 2% for the year 2013. Motion carried unanimously.

  1. A discussion was held regarding Martin Dusterhoft’s retirement. His last day of work will be February 29, 2012. Stolp had met with Marty prior and discussed a retirement package. A package was written up and proposed to Marty.
    *Motion by Stolp, seconded by Ekholm to accept the retirement package for Martin Dusterhoft as per agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
  1. Marty Dusterhoft talked about his time with the township and how he enjoyed working here. He has been with the township for 33-1/2 years.
  1. Clerk Woodman discussed a request for advertising in the Shrine Circus program. The township will not advertise due to lack of motion.
  1. A reminder was given that the next township meeting with by on Monday, March 12 at 7:00pm and the Annual Township meeting will be on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00pm.
  1. Correspondence
  1. Arrowhead Insurance Pool Jan mtg minutes
  2. Greenway Rec Board Dec mtg minutes
  3. 2011 Taconite Production Tax Distribution report
  4. CAER Pipeline course
  5. Land Stewardship Project

With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Stolp and seconded by Ekholm to adjourn at 7:32 PM. Motion carried unanimously.

At 7:34 PM the Board of Audit Commenced.

  • all bills paid for the year of 2011
  • Two checks were voided (MN Association of Townships $100.00, AT&T for $57.01).There are no disputed accounts
  • The board audited 11 random claims. They are as follows: 3626, 3633, 3638, 3681, 3702, 3709, 3747, 3732, 3756, 36134, 36194. No discrepancies were found.

*Motion by Stolp and seconded by Ekholm to adjourn at 7:54 PM.

The next regular meeting will be on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00PM in the Cloverdale Hall.

ATTEST:

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Clerk Chairman

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