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September 8, 2011 September 8, 2011 Board Meeting
SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 TOWN OF RICHMOND MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Chairman Todd Rehnelt, as noticed. Present were Supervisors Berquist, Knutson, Naser and Volkert, Clerk Preece, Treasurer Soderquist, and Attorney Scott. Other residents signed in were: John Kelly, Gerrit VanDyk, Mike Jacobson. The agenda was approved on a motion by Volkert/Naser. The minutes of August 11, 2011 were approved on a motion by Knutson/Berquist. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Knutson/Berquist. There was no public input. Animal Control Contract—With 2 suggested changes to be made to the contract, it will be on the agenda for October for approval. 140th St. Project—There was no final pay request and that will be on the agenda for October. A change order of $1,195.00 was approved on a motion by Knutson/Berquist. Comprehensive Plan Review—On a motion by Naser/Rehnelt, this is tabled until October. Dan Orf Property—Tim Scott updated us on recent communication from Hank VanDyk regarding the Orf property. It is recommended we have a final proposal ready on this property in October. REPORTS 1. Building Inspector/Permits—No Report. 2. Animal Control—Report made available on her activities on a monthly basis. 3. Plan Commission—Tom Derrick planned a meeting for October 3 to begin a ordinance review. Discussion followed on whether this should be done or not. 4. Ambulance—A meeting on Sept. 13. 2011. 5. Fire—Documents on fire department changes. 6. Landfill—Phone conference meeting on Sept. 14, 2011 7. Transportation—Marlin Kobs will do a limited second mowing, catching all subdivisions not done on first mowing. Road certification will be finished soon. 8. WTA—No report. 9. GEN—No report. 10. Recycling Center—Richard Volkert will paint the front of the recycling building; fence weeds have been sprayed; Gary will contact Eric Brennan regarding gutter work needing to be done. 11. Emergency Services—Meeting on Sept. 28, 2011. 12. Richmond Sanitary District—Gary Knutson reported on District meeting on August 28. Officers elected were Bob Secrest- President; Dave Meister-Vice President, Pam Cole-Treasurer. Discussions at this meeting centered on starting a capital fund project and having some long range goals. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Land Fill Invoice—Berquist moved to pay this invoice in the amount of $4,638.06, seconded by Volkert. Motion carried on a roll call vote with 5 yes votes and 0 no votes. 2. Approval of One Day Wine/Beer License for WITC Foundation—This request for October 6, 2011was approved on a motion by Berquist/Volkert. 3. Approval of Temporary Operators License for One Day—On a motion by Volkert/Naser, this license was approved for Davin Miller.for October 6, 2011. 4. Update on Recycling Management—Todd has gone over items that needed to be addressed. It is presently operating in the black. 5. Law Enforcement Contract—This proposal tabled on a motion by Berquist/Volkert. 6. Road Maintenance—No new proposals to be considered. 7. Setting Board of Review & Open Book Dates—On a motion by Volkert/Knutson, Open book will be Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 1-6 p.m.; Board of Review will be Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m. 8. Amending Budget—On a motion by Rehnelt, the Public Works Budget was amended to $825,000.00; seconded by Berquist. This motion carried on a roll call vote with 5 yes votes and 0 no votes. 9. Employee Grievance Procedure Adoption—Rehnelt moved to approve this ordinance and resolution, contingent on having someone in place as grievance officer by Oct. meeting. Motion seconded by Berquist and carried. October Agenda Items: Wiesender Contract, Comp.Plan Review, Orf Proposal, Final payout on 140th St., Grievance Officer, Tax Collection . Bills payable were approved as presented on a motion by Volkert/Naser. Announcements: Donna announced our population is now 3,286, a gain of 14. Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. on motion by Naser/Volkert. Respectfully submitted Donna Preece, Clerk