Princeton Township, Minnesota
Board of Supervisors Minutes

On Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Town Board Chairperson Greg Anderson called the Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting to order.  Other members present were Steve Heinks, Stephanie Johnston and John Moosbrugger. Dan Minks was absent.

Approve Minutes
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Stephanie Johnston to approve the minutes of February 21, February 28 and March 6, 2006 as printed.  Motion Carried.

Approve January Financial Report
A motion was made by Steve Heinks and seconded by Stephanie Johnston to approve the Financial Report for February 2006 as submitted.  Beginning Balance of Township funds was $324016.32; total receipts of $24,529.03; total disbursements of $157,551.80; leaving a balance of $190993.55. Motion Carried.

Mille Lacs County Sheriffs Department
The Mille Lacs County Sheriffs Department was not present.

Old Business
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Steve Heinks to appoint Tom Braun to the Planning Commission for a term ending 1/2009.  Motion Carried.

New Business
Dick Larson was present to discuss the County Sign Program.  Dick explained that this program was to replace all of the Street Signs, Stop Signs, Mile Marker Signs, etc.  He stated this project was not for the 911 addressing.  He stated that the high estimate per sign was $300.00 including installation.  He stated at this time that is only an estimate and he would be working to make sure that the price that is agreed upon will be the lowest possible.  After some discussion, the Town Board decided to participate in this program.  Mr. Larson stated he would stay in contact with the Township to keep them updated on the latest information regarding the program.

A motion was made by Steve Heinks and seconded by John Moosbrugger to approve the Chapter 200 Ordinance revision inserting the definition of upland.  Motion Carried.

A motion was made by Steve Heinks and seconded by Stephanie Johnston to reappoint Greg Anderson as the Town Board Chairperson.  Motion Carried.

A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Steve Heinks to reappoint Dan Minks as the Town Board Vice Chairperson.  Motion Carried.

A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Steve Heinks to reappoint Stephanie Johnston as the Weed Inspector for Princeton Township.  Motion Carried.

John Moosbrugger stated that he was interested in being appointed to the Township Planning Commission as the Town Board Liaison Person.  A motion was made by Stephanie Johnston and seconded by Steve Heinks to appoint John Moosbrugger to the Township Planning Commission.  Motion Carried.

A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Stephanie Johnston to appoint Steve Heinks to the City of Princeton Planning Commission.  Motion Carried.

A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Stephanie Johnston to reappoint Steve Heinks to the Princeton Fire Advisory Board.  Motion Carried.

Engineers Report
Todd McLouth stated that he sent out ads for bids on the 40th Street project.  He stated he should have them back for the April Town Board Meeting.  Todd stated in the spec last year there was a stipulation that payment wouldn’t be made until February of the next year.  He asked the Town Board if they wanted that same stipulation in the spec this year.  The Town Board stated they wanted to keep it that way again this year.

Todd stated that the Town Board should meet again this summer and review the next 5-year road plans.  The Town Board agreed once the road tour is completed they would have to meet to discuss that.  The Town Board decided to set up the road tour for April 4/29/06 after the Clean-up Day project is finished.  The Town Board stated they would decide on two Town Board Members to go along with Todd McLouth that day.

Zoning Administrators Report
Loren Kohnen stated that he had received a letter back from the Township Attorney on the Tom Meinz request for the Lundberg property.  He stated it shouldn’t be an issue to approve it at the Planning Commission Meeting.

Open Forum
John Roxbury, Jr. requested the Clerk call Bogart Peterson to request a map showing all the sections monuments and ties in the Township along section markers.  The Town Board approved the Clerk to contact them to request the information with a budget of $50.00 to purchase one if necessary.

Supervisors Reports
Greg Anderson stated that he talked to Duane Baker and he stated that he didn’t receive a raise in December when wages were discussed.  He asked other Town Board members if they wanted to discuss that.  Greg Anderson stated that the Township should look at what other Townships are paying their Road Graders.  The Clerk stated she had that information and forwarded to the Town Board Supervisors for their discussion last December.  Stephanie Johnston stated that was correct.  Greg Anderson asked why Duane didn’t get a raise.  The Clerk stated that the Town Board didn’t give out any raises last December other than a cost of living increase to the Clerk.  John Moosbrugger stated that if the Town Board looked at his wage they would have to look at all the positions.  Steve Heinks stated it should be looked at next December when wages are discussed.

Stephanie Johnston wanted to inform the Town Board that they will probably be getting calls regarding John Wood.  She stated that he has a big ugly school bus parked right in front on Susie Neumann’s property.

Clerks Business
The Clerk had no business to discuss.

Approve Payment of the Bills
A motion was made by Steve Heinks and seconded by Stephanie Johnston to approve payment of the bills, Check numbers 6896 - 6951.  Motion Carried.

Adjourn
A motion was made by John Moosbrugger and seconded by Stephanie Johnston to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Connie L. Heinks
Clerk/Treasurer

Attendees:    Loren Kohnen, Todd McLouth, John Roxbury, Jr., Tom Braun, Dick Larson, Carl Sanford