2024-05 May Monthly Meeting Minutes

May 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 13, 2024

The REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for the Town of Springfield was called to order by Barry Ketchum at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Supervisors: Barry Ketchum & James Mahoney, Clerk/Treasurer Sheri Erickson, and Mark Erickson

A motion was made by Jim & 2nd by Barry to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve the April Regular Monthly minutes as presented.  Motion carried.

The April financial report was presented.  A motion was made by Jim & 2nd by Barry to approve the report as presented.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve the bills to be paid in May at a total of $33,731.21. Motion carried.

Clerk report:
Building Permits report provided.
Sheri stated that there is a Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Reporting Webinar May 21.
Sheri also discussed the issues with the auditor in getting the state report filed timely.
Also presented was an invoice dispute on an animal control billing.

Melstrom Inspection Contract:
A motion was made by Jim & 2nd by Barry to approve the Melstrom Inspection contract.  Motion carried.

Road Construction Loan Discussion:
Sheri had contacted Citizens State Bank about the interest rate for the road construction loan. We will need to determine the amount that we need to borrow.

Permit / Zoning Violations Discussion:
Clemens response to Josh’s last letter about building permit.
County sent letters out on other sanitary issues.

Cold Storage Building Discussion:
Need to determine size of building and then get new estimates to see if feasible.

Recycling/ Maintenance Report:
County ground 280th Ave and culverts on 60th are cleaned out. Recycling is going well.

Chairman Report:  None

Public Input: None

Meeting Adjourned.