TOWN OF NORTH STAR
2/21/2023 at 6:30 pm, North Star Hall
CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME, AND PLEDGE OF ALLGIANCE – DICK, 6:30 pm
ATTENDING – Supervisors: Dick Dillon, Gary Mantay, Janet Keough, Treasurer Donna Elsbury, Deputy Treasurer Ray Barnes, Clerk Mary Hellman, and FD Chief Rory Blazevic, Denise Anderson
JANUARY MINUTES REVIEW AND APPROVAL – Motion to accept by Gary, second by Jan. Vote: All ayes. Motion passed.
REVIEW AND APPROVE JANUARY PAYROLL AND CLAIMS –Motion by Dick to accept payroll and claims. Second by Gary. Vote: Gary – aye, Dick -aye. Jan – aye. Motion passed.
TRANSFER – Donna
Transfer – Donna reported the Transfer amount of $7946.86 for checks 8513-8530 EFT PERA AMOUNT OF $_162.00_, Checkbook end balance – $300.00. Jan made a motion to accept the transfer, Dick seconded. Vote; Gary – aye, Dick – aye, Jan – aye.
Motion passed.
CLERK COMMENTS – Election Update: Absentee Voting can be done by calling the clerk, Mary earlier or coming to the hall on March 11th, 2023 from 10 am to noon. Phone: 218-269-0543.
CORRESPONDENCE – 1) Annexation Reform Letter, 2) American Red Cross Support, 3) Tax Forfeit Land. Discussion, but no action on these items.
RECYCLING – Jan reported that the WLSSD Report was due in February. She already completed and submitted this for $5092.32. Included were employee salaries, benefits, electricity, propane, plowing, etc. All is going well.
WEBPAGE / E-NEWS COMMUNICATIONS REPORT – Jan. The Township Website and E-Newsletter continue to be updated with current township information. Jan reminded Mary to get the minutes on-line as soon as possible.
2023 February Board Meeting Minutes (continued)
FIRE DEPARTMENT –Rory. It has been a quiet year for FD/EMS calls. 3 sets of fire gear have been fitted and ordered for members with ARPA funds, in the amount of $14473.50. Jan made a motion to accept the use of these funds and amount for this purpose, Gary seconded. Vote: Jan – aye, Gary – aye, Dick – aye. Motion passed. He also will be working with the clerk/treasurer in sending in the State Fire Aid Form, due in March. The next FD Meeting will be on February 22, 2023.
MAINTENANCE –Dick reported that the Board hired Tony Thomas from Dirt Works to push the big banks back in the hall lot. He did a good job. Gary and Dick completed snow removal from the hall roof. Dick provided snow plowing for the hall while Jimmy was on vacation.
ROADS – Gary reported that the township roads were snowy, icy, and slippery. Rory had been pushing large heavy snow ball chunks off the roads as they could be problematic. Gary said he would be calling on bids for culverts to be put on the East Briar Lake Rd.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Short Term Rentals –Denise Anderson, representing the STR Committee attended tonight’s meeting and gave a report on current progress and stated their committee would bring a report to the town’s annual Meeting on March 14th.
NEW BUSINESS – Jan stated that Carrie Landman is planning to be done as Deputy Clerk. NS needs to find a replacement for this position, as it is responsible for the township’s communication Website and E-Newsletter. Jenae Pitoscia has applied and the clerk has accepted Jenae’s offer. She will get started in March and Carrie is willing to provide training. Thank you, Carrie! Welcome, Jenae!
REVIEW OF DUTIES – Gary to get quotes on culverts for East Briar Lk. Jan to call Eagles Nest Township for Short Term Rental information.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
TOWNSHIP ELECTION –March 14th from 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
TOWNSHIP CANVAS MTG TO FOLLOW ELECTION AT 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 15 p.m.
TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MTG TO FOLLOW AT 8:15 p.m.
TOWNSHIP REORGANIZATION AND TOWNSHIP MARCH BOARD MEETINGS – March 21, 2023 at 6:30.
ADJOURNMENT – There was a motion to adjourn the board meeting at 7:40pm by Jan, seconded by Gary. All ayes.
Minutes respectfully submitted,
Mary Hellman, Clerk