Category: Minutes

Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Freeman @ 7:30

Supervisors Freeman, Mead & Fry Present

Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.

Discussion on the latest land sale by St. Louis County.

The variance was recommended for approval by Planning and Zoning concerning the lots at the old resort.

Pancake breakfast was a great success.

New business:

Discussion concerning the proposed boat access on Pequaywan Lake that the DNR is trying to establish. The Pequaywan lake Association sent a resolution to the DNR concerning the issue. The association resolution was read for any discussion from the floor.

Fry asked about what program the association had implemented. His other question concerned boat launching by friends coming to visit you or using your cabin. Residents will need to check to see that any boats launched are clean.

Resident Ted Wasnick informed the Town Board and the residents in attendance, that the development he proposed for the east shore of Big Pequaywan Lake was approved by the planning commission with a few changes. The changes are to be completed at a future date.

The proposed public boat access on Big Pequaywan was discussed. Residents in attendance spoke out against any public access.

Chairman Freeman asked Supervisor Fry to write a resolution for the Township concerning the public access issue.

Concerns about the level of Little Pequaywan were discussed.

Supervisor Fry to check on the land sale for the residents in the East Shore and Pinewood road area.

Motion to adjourn the meeting made and approved. Freeman and Fry

Meeting adjourned at 8:10

Present:  Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Keith Stoneburner

Absent: Scott Mead

4 residents

Next meeting set for July 14, 2009

Old business:

The garden has been planted for landscaping the area where the township sign is.

Domain and hosting service renewed another 2 years for township website.

Brush day comment made that someone has brought stumps into the pile and this will need to be watched closer.

Tax-forfeit land sale notice for the area on the Pequaywan Lk Rd, the township has no interest in purchasing the land.  This land was sold.

New business:

Township received a letter from the St. Louis County discussing property tax forfeit land that the township may be interested in purchasing.  Mark is to contact the county to get more information.

A variance request notice sent to the township for an area off Peq. Lk Rd.  Rick Fry noted in looking a bit at the drawings that it may have been an illegal property split into non-conforming lots.  Township’s stand is to remain neutral.

Pequaywan Vol. FD annual pancake breakfast is to be held July 5^th.

Meeting adjourned.

Present:  Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Scott Mead

Absent: Keith Stoneburner

2 residents

Next meeting set for June 9, 2009

Old business:

Road condition report by Rick Fry –  Asphalt purchased from Menards to fill in the holes on West Branch Rd. The job will be tackled when time and weather allows.

Phyllis Mead proposed landscaping the area where the township sign is.  Plans are being made for the landscaping.

Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting scheduled for April 29^th from 7-8 pm at the Fire Hall.  Meeting went well, one resident attended.

The board recommended starting the additional $1500 payment to the PVFD this 2009 year, rather than waiting until 2010.  The three annual payments will then be 2009, 2010 and 2011.  This was motioned, 2^nd and approved.  $1,500 payment given to Chief Lucia.

Brush day is scheduled for May 30^th from 10am-1pm.

New business:

Fry mentioned that it is renewal time for the domain pequaywantownship.org.  Motioned and approved to re-new domain.

Tax-forfeit land sale notice for the area on the Pequaywan Lk Rd, the township has no interest in purchasing the land.

Resident asked about the property that the township owns and placing a community garden on it.  The response from the board is that it is wooded and would require much work.

Mead discussed the township signs and if alright to do some maintenance on them.  Given a “yes” by the board.

Resident Waznick brought to the boards’ attention that there is interest from the DNR to purchase lots that he has for sale.  The board asked that Wasnick keep them informed.

Meeting adjourned.

Present:  Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Scott Mead

Absent: Keith Stoneburner

9 residents

Next meeting set for May 12, 2009

Old business:

No old business discussed

New business:

Election results noted from the March local election of Mark Freeman and Keith Stoneburner re-elected positions.

Discussion had for Chairperson as Mark Freeman and Road person as Rick Fry for the 2009-2010 timeframe.  Election judge and meeting pay set to stay where it currently is.

Road condition by Rick Fry – Frost is coming out and they are bumpy.  Mark brought up the idea of purchasing asphalt from Menards to fill in the holes on West Branch Rd.  Motion made and 2^nd to purchase and try the fix.

Phyllis Mead proposed landscaping the area where the township sign is.  She requested $150 to purchase herbiscide and natural plants.  Motion made and 2^nd to approve the landscaping.  Rick mentioned the potential 80 ft right-of-way at that corner that has the possibility of being mowed.

Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting scheduled for April 29^th from 7-8 pm at the Fire Hall.

The board recommended starting the additional $1500 payment to the PVFD this 2009 year, rather than waiting until 2010.  The three annual payments will then be 2009, 2010 and 2011.  This was motioned, seconded and approved.

Brush day is scheduled for May 30^th from 10a-1pm.

Meeting adjorned.

Meeting was convened at 8:15pm.

Attendance: Supervisors Freeman, Fry and Mead present. in addition to Clerk and Treasurer, along with 12 residents.

Clerk Smitke called the meeting to order.  A motion made/seconded/carried to elect Dexter Larson as Citizen Monitor for the meeting.  Motion made/seconded/carried to waive the reading of the 2008 annual meeting minutes.  Motion made/seconded/carried to waive the reading of the checks written by the Treasurer.  A financial report was presented for all to review with no questions asked.

Fry gave road report.  Road is breaking up a bit more this spring.  It was again mentioned that St. Louis County would no longer patch the road.  It seems that no contractor is willing to come out to fix the road.  It was suggested to fix the road ourselves.

The levy for taxes was motioned/seconded/carried to remain at $23,000.  In this discussion, Fire Chief John Lucia requested to the township a $1500 per year contribution for 3 years to be given to the Pequaywan Firefighters Relief Program, which has decreased in value with the current downturn in the economy.  Motion made to discuss the topic.  Stoneburner asked about the legality of a township contributing to a retirement program.  Motioned/seconded/carried made to contribute this amount to the fire department for the three consecutive years in addition to the standard amount assigned for the fire department.

The annual elections were reported on that Mark Freeman was re-elected another 3 year term as supervisor and Keith Stoneburner was re-elected another 2 year term as treasurer.

The voting hours motioned/seconded/carried to remain the same as prior year with any Primary, General and Special Statewide election hours to be 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.  The Annual township election hours are to be 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The monthly meeting time and day shall remain the same as 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month and the annual meeting shall remain the same as the second Tuesday of March 2010 after the annual election.

Local notice postings shall remain the same.  They currently are at the Pequaywan town bulletin board, PVFD bulletin board, pequaywan.com website and pequaywantownship.org website.

Freeman asked the time and date of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for 2009.  Clerk replied that it is set for April 29, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Pequaywan fire hall.

Meeting adjourned.

Present:  Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Scott Mead

Absent: Keith Stoneburner

3 residents

Next meeting set for Apr 14, 2009

Old business:

No old business discussed

New business:

No new business discussed

Meeting adjourned.

Present:  Mark Freeman, Rick Fry

Absent: Scott Mead, Keith Stoneburner

9 residents

Next meeting set for Feb 10, 2009

Old business:

Resident Ted Wasnick gave information that he attended a meeting in Virginia and all was approved for 6 lots to sell.

New business:

Rick introduced the representatives from the Pequaywan fire dept to present their annual monetary request that will be given to the township.  The Peq. FD gave the town board a copy of their 2008 annual financial statements with a proposed 2009 statements.

John Lucia was contacted by the area retired residents group if they could have their luncheon each Tuesday at the fire hall.  John asked that the snowmobile club give him notice or write on the calendar at the fire hall of when their meetings are so the monthly cleaning of the hall does not interfere with any scheduled meetings.

The local township positions that will be voted on this March are the positions currently held by Mark Freeman and Keith Stoneburner.

Meeting adjourned.

Present:  Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Scott Mead, Keith Stoneburner

5 residents

Next meeting set for Jan 13, 2009

November meeting minutes read and approved by board.

Old business:

Invasive Knapweed – Scott attended a county board meeting and discussed with Keith Nelson this issue.  The feedback was that they are tracking the mulch for future reference and the county would not be doing anything about the issue at this time.  Pequaywan township will still plan to work on this issue this spring.

New business:

Resident Ted Wasnick asked what his next step is with the issue of re-zoning his land, he had not heard from anyone on what to do next.  Rick said he would give a call to Scott Smith to get information.

Rick brought up just as an awareness point the concerns about the non-ferrous mining in the Ault and Fairbanks area.

Meeting adjorned.

Present:  Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Scott Mead

Absent: Keith Stoneburner

2 residents

Next meeting set for Dec 9, 2008

Oct 14th meeting minutes read and approved by board.

Old business:

Water level of the lakes:  Information from Amy Loiselle is that the boards appear to be 3” higher than authorized.  She recommended that if water monitoring is to be done, then it should be done weekly at the dam.  Resident Mark Merrill offered to do the water level checks.  Amy Loiselle is to take the next step to get us set up for the monitoring.

Invasive Knapweed – Discussed attending a St. Louis County meeting and bringing up the issue for feedback.  Nov 18^th, Scott is to attend a meeting at St. Louis County to bring up the issue.

New business:

Mention that the election went well for our area, with about 90-95% turn out.

Meeting was adjourned.

Present:  Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Scott Mead, Keith Stoneburner

7 residents

Next meeting set for Nov 11, 2008

Sept 9^th meeting minutes read and approved by board.

Old business:

Issue of defining the right-of-way of road the last ½ to ¾ mile of West Branch road: Mark does not think the trailer that has been discussed in the past is in the way for snow removal.  A resident offered to discuss the issue with the resident at the end of the road that owns the trailer.

Water level of the lakes:  Information from Amy Loiselle is that the boards appear to be 3” higher than authorized.  She recommended that if water monitoring is to be done, then it should be done at the dam.  Discussion about getting the water dam fixed.

Invasive Knapweed – Discussed attending a St. Louis County meeting and bringing up the issue for feedback.

Zoning line move from the old Pequaywan Rd along with the new Hwy 44 (Pequaywan Rd) built: Letter drafted to give written notice to St Louis County Planning Dept from the township.

New business:

Written notice given to the township of local aid to be given to the area of $40 per capita from Iron Range program.

Meeting was adjourned.