August 2024 Minutes
ERIE TOWNSHIP
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
August 6, 2024
Board Members Present: Chairman Neal Sundet, Supervisor Freisen
Officers Present: Clerk Karen Eifealdt, Treasurer Becky Renner
Others Present: L. Shane Frank, Hunter Frank, Chris Kennedy, Dan Gustner, Donna Kennedy,Mark Carlson, Kristina Carlson, Mitch Wimmer
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Neal Sundet.
A motion was made by Supervisor Sundet and seconded by Supervisor Friesen to approve the agenda with the addition of Wes Hegna discussion under Old Business. Motion carried.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion was made by Supervisor Friesen and seconded by Supervisor Sundet to approve the minutes of the July 2, 2024 regular meeting. Motion carried.
Treasurer Renner gave the treasurer’s report ending July 31, 2024 with the checking account having an ending balance of $107,469.67; the Money Market account having a ending balance of $858,564.31; and the CD having an ending balance of $133,077.96, with total funds in the amount of $1,099,111.94 as of July 31, 2024. A motion was made by Supervisor Sundet and seconded by Supervisor Friesen to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Supervisor Sundet and seconded by Supervisor Friesen to approve payment of the bills as presented – payroll claims in the amount of $2,416.69 and expense claims in the amount of $105,145.53 for a total of $107,562.22. Motion carried. Treasurer Renner noted that a transfer of $100,000 was made from the Money Market account to the checking account to cover the payments.
Arvig. $96.45
Blauert Ditch Mowing $1,520.00
City of Detroit Lakes. $31,644.50
D&B Septic & Excavation, LLC
$22,915.28
Driveway Service $19,582.00
Graham, Tom. $19,960.00
Gustner Construction, LLC $5,375.00
MATIT. $2,326.00
MN Dept of Revenue. $450.00
Mosher, Amos. $100.00
Okeson, John C. $546.00
Peterka, Margot. $149.62
Renner, Becky. $314.61
Stenerson- Eifealdt $86.95
Sundet, Neal $24.12
Zachariason, Debra $55.00
No citizen comments.
Road Report:
All roads have been seal coated.
The county is waiting for a piece of machinery to complete the work on W Pickeral Lake Road.
Minimum maintenance road was graveled. There was some discussion on how to keep it from washing out.
The possibility of grading some of the dust control sprayed roads was discussed.
Note from citizen Mitch Wimmer that Otto Zeck has gone from a 7 ton road to a 5 ton road and the county will replace signs.
The county has placed a stop sign at the intersection of the Pickeral Lake Public access.
Weed Report:
The weeds that were identified in Erie Township are mostly on the south side of Highway 34. They should have been sprayed by last week.
Old Business
The minimum maintenance roads have been shaped up.
There were suggestions on doing something on NW Pickeral Lake Rd. There is a small area that is difficult to get a blade or plow through. Dan Gustner will try to come up with an estimate to widen those areas where the road narrows. The township is looking towards getting rid of minimum maintenance roads.
Supervisor Friesen had talked with Lonny Neuner about the beaver issue on 330th. He will go take a look and take care of the beavers.
There were many trees down after the last storm which were taken care of by several people. Supervisor Sundet had talked to Rob Rungquist who may be willing to do it on a regular basis. The question of a contract and liability insurance came up and Clerk Eifealdt will check into what kind of insurance whether our insurance is sufficient to cover him or if he needs to provide insurance for himself.
The issues with our assessor Wes Hegna was discussed and a possible meeting with him will be set up. Supervisor Sundet will contact him to set that up.
New Business
The District 9 meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 21st at Thumper Pond at 6:30 p.m. Supervisor Sundet will be driving if anyone wants to attend and ride with.
Treasurer Renner reported that the town aid funds certified for 2025 is in the amount of $2,317.
There was three Planning and Zoning notices received. There was no discussion or objections to any of the requests.
Clerk Eifealdt appointed Christopher Kennedy as Deputy Clerk after which he took the Oath of Office. His term will coincide with that of the clerk.
Other:
An update on the upcoming Primary election was given by Clerk Eifealdt. Ten election judges were trained during June and July. There has been one more session added which has been set for September 10th from 5-8 p.m.
There being no further business, Supervisor Sundet made a motion to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Supervisor Friesen and the meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Clerk Karen Eifealdt