TOWN OF BLAINE

MEETING MINUTES

 February 14, 2012

 Chairman Dyson called the February 14, 2012 monthly meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

 Members present were Chairman Dyson, Supervisor Pearson, Treasurer Holter and Clerk Ronningen. 

 Marty Pearson made the motion to approve the minutes of January 10, 2012 with the exception of a typographical error in New Business Payroll Update.  Dan Dyson seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

 Marty Pearson made the motion to approve the Treasurer's report.  Dan Dyson seconded.  Motion passed.   Bank reconciliation was completed in QuickBooks for checking account and money market account.

 Marty Pearson made the motion to approve the bills that were submitted by the Clerk.   Dan Dyson seconded.  Motion passed.  Budget to actual expense reports/charts were reviewed and will be supplied by the Clerk monthly.

 Correspondence:  Dan Dyson was contacted by the Forestry Recreational Coordinator regarding frozen ground ATV trails.  This will be placed on the March agenda for discussion.  January 10, 2012 New Business Item #1 Logging Contracts:  T&T declined the purchase of stumpage near Hay Creek.

 Citizen Input:  None

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Road Equipment Update:  Ron reported that all equipment is in running order. 
2. Road Condition Report:  The roads are in good shape.    Dan Dyson is checking with TRIP to verify they have everything for funding of paving by Monarch.  They may need the minutes approving the road improvement. 
3. Storm update:  Rita Ronningen will be completing the required documentation after the yearend financial report is completed.

 NEW BUSINESS:

1. Road Postings:  Roads will be posted on March 1, 2012 per Ordinance #01-2011 which will be reposted in all locations.
2. Lowering Weight Limits (S. Markville Bridge):  Dan Dyson recommended that the town lower limits from 95,000# to 80,000# or the 4 ½ ton per axle limitation in Ordinance #01-2011 the entire summer.  Ordinance is required.  Issue is tabled until the March 20, 2012 monthly meeting.
3. Bridge Repairs:  The board is working on a road plan for S. Markville Bridge, Namekagon Bridge and St. Croix Trail Bridge to comply with 2012 budget.
4. Form C 2011 Financial Report:  There are a few details to complete for quarter 4, 2011 and Form C will be ready to complete.  Marty Pearson offered assistance to the Clerk if needed.
5. Change of Date for Monthly March Board Meeting:  Marty Pearson made a motion to change the date to March 20, 2012 for the March board meeting.  Dan Dyson seconded.  Motion carried.

 ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THE MARCH AGENDA:

1. Form C 2011 Financial Report
2. Lowering Weight Limits (S. Markville Road) – Ordinance is required.
3. Annual Meeting Agenda:  Frozen ground ATV trails – Ordinance is required.  Discussion regarding ATV not able to operate on frozen ground trails without snow.

Marty Pearson made the motion to adjourn the February 12, 2012 meeting.  Dan Dyson seconded.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

                                                                                     Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Rita Ronningen, Clerk

Signed and dated this __________ day March, 2012.

By:________________________________________

 Dan Dyson, Chairman

 Date Created: 2/14/2012

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• Feb 14, 2012 Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
• Jan 10, 2012 Monthly Board Meeting Minutes