August 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 12, 2024
The REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for the Town of Springfield was called to order by Dean Fayerweather at 6:31 p.m. PRESENT: Chair Dean Fayerweather, Supervisors: Barry Ketchum & James Mahoney, Clerk/Treasurer Sheri Erickson, Mark Erickson, Harmony Cole, & Barbi Manter.
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 July Regular Monthly minutes as presented. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve the July 15 Special Monthly minutes as presented. Motion carried.
The July financial report was presented. A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim 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 August at a total of $26,170.68. Motion carried.
Rezoning Request Discussion:
Barbi Manter and Harmony Cole reported on their desire to have a couple of acres rezoned from agricultural to residential.
Dean made a motion that the board had no objection to splitting 2 acres to residential from the agricultural zoning. Jim 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Clerk report:
Building permit report provided.
The cemetery CD was rolled over to the current 7-month CD special.
Parking Lot Drainage Excavating Discussion:
Dean made a motion to have Drew Mason excavate the parking lot to correct drainage issue. Jim seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Cold Storage Building Concrete Discussion:
Dean provided the quotes he received concrete contractors.
Dean made a motion to use Midwest Concrete for the 5” concrete for the new storage building. Barry seconded the motion. Ayes: Dean & Barry. Nays: Jim. Motion carried.
Road Construction Load Discussion:
Barry made a motion to borrow $175,000 from Citizens State Bank three-year loan with an interest rate of 6.21% for the road construction pavement replacement of 280th St from CTH E to 110th Ave. Dean seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Amend the 2024 Budget:
Barry made a motion to amend the budget with changes presented. Dean seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Recycling/ Maintenance Report:
Mark reported that the chipseal probably will be done next week.
Chairman Report:
Dean reported on the phone call with individual who took the cold mix blacktop. After discussion on the cost and penalty, the board decided on a $100 payment.
Public Input:
None
Meeting Adjourned.