A Motion Was Made by Stolp and Seconded by Engel to Approve the Treasurer S Report As Read

Chairman Warren Stolp called the regular meeting of the Town of Nashwauk to order on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 7:02 PM in the Nashwauk Township Community Center. Members present: Warren Stolp, Marc Engel, Robert Coughlin, Karine Woodman and Nichole Place. Members absent: none.

A motion was made by Stolp and seconded by Engel to approve the treasurer’s report as read. Total receipts: $449.64. Total disbursements: $14,229.12. Total ending balance for the month: $795,647.01. Motion carried unanimously.

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

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

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Stolp gave an update regarding the Township Foreman position. There were five applicants who were asked for a 2nd interview and two were hired. Robert Peterson was hired as Township Foreman and Matt Stolp was hired as a full time laborer. Marty Dusterhoft will no longer be working for the township unless needed on a training basis. Clerk Woodman will send a letter to those who were not hired.

2. Stolp gave an update about the Hall Caretaker position. Michelle Carroll was due to start June 1st per Mary Jo Weber’s resignation but she started May 1st since Mary Jo wanted to resign sooner.

3. A discussion was held regarding ordering more chairs for the community center. *Motion by Coughlin, seconded by Stolp to order 25 chairs at $14.95 per chair (plus shipping) from Stackchairs4less.com. Motion carried unanimously.

4. The garden club talked about their plans for the community center and showed pictures of the layout. They did already purchase wood since it was discounted. They will cover all costs and it was decided they would get reimbursed. They also need volunteers for this project. *Motion by Stolp, seconded by Engel to approve the garden club to spend up to $600.00 for the community center garden project and to be reimbursed by the township. Motion carried unanimously. 5. No other old business was brought forward for discussion.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. A discussion was held regarding the renewal of the DNR agreement for maintenance of the public access of Big McCarthy and Sucker Lake. The total remains the same at $700. *Motion by Coughlin, seconded by Engel to approve the DNR agreement for 2017. Motion carried unanimously.

2. Donations brought to the annual meeting were discussed again. It was decided to only donate to the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Shelf for $200.00. No other requests were granted. *Motion by Coughlin, seconded by Stolp to donate $200.00 to the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Shelf. Motion carried unanimously.

3. A discussion was held regarding applicants for summer help. Applications were s reviewed and it was decided to hire four people for the upcoming summer season. *Motion by Stolp, seconded by Coughlin to hire Monty Nelson, Karlyn Lorenz, Celia Clusiau and Corey Warwas at a rate of $9.00 per hour. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Correspondence

a. RAMS approved February 2017 minutes b. Senator Al Franken visit to Virginia event notice c. ICTA March meeting minutes and notice to members d. RAMS update on board of directors e. Greenway Joint Recreation Association meeting minutes - March f. MN Dept of Revenue annual hearing on iron ore assessment 5/22/17 at 10am in Virginia g. Media Advisory - Nolan holding listening sessions in Grand Rapids

5. Discussed additional business:

a) Mr. Gollnow from Rice Lake Road asked about installing a culvert so the bus has a bigger turnaround. The board informed him they were aware of this and he was scheduled to have a culvert installed when next available. b) Howie Paakonen again discussed clearing out the ditch. Marc Engel told him that he had spoken to Itasca County and was informed that the township cannot work on a private property. There is also no information saying that the township is responsible to maintain that ditch, even though it might have been installed by the township a long time ago.

c) The board asked Bob Peterson to get quotes on fencing for the ball field from Iron Oaks Fencing and Keller Fencing. Will discuss further at the June meeting.

d) Michelle Carroll talked about waxing the floor and had gotten some verbal quotes over the phone. The board instructed her to get written quotes.

e) It was discussed the there is a sign above the door that says Cloverdale Hall but the actual name of the building is Nashwauk Township Community Center. Clerk Woodman will get a quote from Nick Signs on a bigger sign that can be placed by the road.

f) *Motion by Stolp, seconded by Engel to transfer $5,000.00 from General Fund to Recreation Fund. Motion carried unanimously.

With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Stolp and seconded by Engel to adjourn at 7:52 PM. Motion carried unanimously.

The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Nashwauk Township Community Center.

ATTEST:

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