Monday, February 14, 2022, Regular Meeting
The REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for the Town of Springfield was called to order by Chairman Dean Fayerweather at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Dean Fayerweather,
Supervisors: Jim Mahoney & Barry Ketchum,
Clerk/Treasurer Sheri Erickson, Maintenance/Recycling Mark Erickson, & Martha Erickson
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jim & 2nd by Barry to approve the Regular January minutes as presented. Motion carried.
The January financial report was read. A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve the report as read. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to approve the bills to be paid in February at a total of $434,117.12. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Barry to set up separate money market bank account at Citizens State Bank for AARP funds. Motion carried.
Discussion on AARP fund uses: Barry reported on his interpretation of the latest ruling of the AARP funding, which appears to include infrastructures such as buildings and roads. Discussion among the board included looking into getting the furnace fixed in the town hall main room, air handling system, air conditioning, clerk office and shop addition.
Discussion on clerk office: Some options for the clerk office was included in the AARP discussion. Purchasing fireproof filing cabinets was suggested by Barry as the township records had been lost previously in a fire. Dean made a motion to table the office discussion until later. Barry 2nd and motion carried.
Discussion on security cameras: Sheri presented an estimate for three outdoor security cameras with hardware and software needed. Additional estimate for outside repeater was also included but initial testing showed that a repeater may not be needed. A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve purchasing the three security cameras and accessories needed for installation. Motion carried.
Discussion on Animal Control: Dean presented the information he received from Darel Hall about the fees for dogs being charged to the dog owners. The new contract pricing was reviewed for Dedicated Animal Control Services and Pitstop Impound. A motion was made by Barry and seconded by Dean to reinstate Darel Hall for domestic animal control with Dean as being the primary contact. Motion carried.
Discussion on building inspectors: An information packet was given to the board members to compare between the township current building inspector and another inspector in the area. It was suggested that Josh Melstrom present his contract proposal at the next meeting. Dean made a motion to table the review the building inspector until a later time. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Recycling / Maintenance Report: Mark presented that there will be a pesticide application training and certification in April at Baldwin. The cost is $145 for the manual, training and certification which is good for 5 years. Dean made a motion to pay for Mark to the attend the pesticide application training class. Barry seconded and motion carried.
Chairman Report: Dean presented the handout on an infrastructure bill grant funding just announced and further review will be needed on the grant.
Public Input: none
Meeting Adjourned.
Sheri Erickson – Clerk/Treasurer