2024-07 July Monthly Meeting Minutes

July 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 8, 2024

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

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

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

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

A motion was made by Jim & 2nd by Dean to approve the bills to be paid in July at a total of $155,269.01. Motion carried.

Clerk report:
Sheri provided photos of the vehicle and man who took cold mix blacktop from the town hall.

A request was received to transfer a cemetery plot.
Dean made a motion to accept the sell and purchase plot between the individuals. Jim seconded the motion. Motion carried.

The 7-month cemetery CD matures at the end of the month.
Barry made a motion to roll the CD into 7-month current special CD. Dean seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Propane Pre-Buy Contract Discussion:
Sheri presented the Northwoods Propane Pre-buy Contract price for township.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to buy 1500 gallons of propane from Northwoods Propane. Motion carried.

 Cold Storage Building Discussion:
Mark discussed the estimates he received from various buildings.
Dean made a motion to table the building purchase until the new estimates are in. Barry seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Recycling/ Maintenance Report:
Mark reported that recycling is going okay.

Two culverts will need to be replaced.
Shouldering needs to be done on some of the roads.

 Chairman Report:

Attorney Drew Nelson is filing complaint for building code violation.

Barry stated the numerous complaints he received about county not mowing the ditches.

Public Input:
None

 Meeting Adjourned.