​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
September 1, 2020
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors M Tomczak, J Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais and Deputy Clerk B Warrington.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the August regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read her report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal August 1, 2020 - $252,163.64
Income - $35,306.97
Total Expenses - $24,628.68
End Bal. August 31, 2020 - $262,841.93
 
Road Fund - $26,465.67
Road CD - $21,821.31
Road Fund Bal - $48,286.98
Checking CD - $26,686.55
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal August 1, 2020 - $44,745.32
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $3,635.00
End Bal August 31, 2020 - $41,110.32
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal August 1, 2020 - $3,776.47
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal June 30, 2020 - $3,776.47
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor M Tomczak, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Deputy Clerk B Warrington read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $3,091.11
PPSSD Claims
                                      Total – $3,635.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir stated that we should be receiving a letter from Arrowhead Lodge requesting that an additional cabin at Arrowhead be added to the system.  As of this meeting no letter has been received.  Supervisor J Stegmeir will follow up on this.
 
Community Sewer Project – Nothing new at this time.  The Joint Powers Board will be meeting at the Kabetogama Town Hall on September 16th at 10:00 am.  They will be presenting an updated comprehensive plan for approval.  Ash River Sewer – soil borings need to be done to completer the engineering phase, they also need to decide what to do across the river and they hope to have a shovel ready project by the summer of 2021.
 
Roads – The arrowhead trail was mowed again, and Pucks Point road has some gravel added.
 
Community Center – Chairman L Kec added salt to the water softener, Abramsons will be utilizing the town hall to prepare and distribute food to the attendees of their daughter’s wedding on September 26th here at Kabetogama.
 
Other – Larry Warrington will be stepping down as fire chief of the Kabetogama Area Volunteer Fire Department on October 1, 2020.  Brian Wichner will be appointed as fire chief at that time.
 
New Business –   The Cook Hospital levy will not be increased.  They have given money to support the Orr and Cook ambulances from levy money.  They have given $3,000 to the Kabetogama EMS.
 
COVID numbers are not good in MN.  There are concerns going into the fall.  The MN health commissioner has seen that masks helped originally but it has fallen off recently.  Supervisor J Stegmeir would like slogans added to the digital sign encouraging social distancing and wearing masks.
 
North Star Round Up gave $726.00 to the Community Club to purchase new tables for the Town Hall.
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Chairman L Kec seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Betsey Warrington, Deputy Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
August 4, 2020
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors M Tomczak, Treasurer D. Callais, Clerk M Manninen and J Stegmeir called into the meeting.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the July regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read her report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal July 1, 2020 - $187,237.86
Income - $122,231.99
Total Expenses - $122,231.99
End Bal. July 31, 2020 - $252,163.64
 
Road Fund - $26,465.67
Road CD - $21,821.31
Road Fund Bal - $48,286.98
Checking CD - $26,686.55
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal July 1, 2020 - $26,250.15
Income - $21,757.17
Expenses - $3,262.00
End Bal July 31, 2020 - $44,745.32
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal July 1, 2020 - $4,961.37
Income - $6,635.10
Expenses - $7,820.00
End Bal June 30, 2020 - $3,776.47
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor M Tomczak, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $655.67
PPSSD Claims
                                      Total – $3,262.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Chairman L Kec suggested that we get a laminated set of prints for the PPSSD sewer lay out that can be kept at the Town Hall in case a contractor needs them.
 
Community Sewer Project – Nothing new at this time.
 
Roads – Nothing new at this time.
 
Community Center – Nothing new at this time.
 
Other – None
 
New Business –   The Joint Powers Board will meet at the Kabetogama Town Hall on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
 
Supervisor M Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Chairman L Kec seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
July 7, 2020
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors M Tomczak, J Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M Manninen along with one guest, Bob DeGross Voyageurs National Park Superintendent.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the agenda with the recommendation that Bob DeGross speak immediately after the agenda, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Speaker Bob DeGross Voyageurs National Park Superintendent gave an update on the park visitation.  Reservations are up 35% in May and 56% in June and reservations made as of the end of June are up 49%
 
Minutes – The minutes for the June regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read her report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal June 1, 2020 - $189,061.72
Income - $3,837.50
Total Expenses - $5,661.36
End Bal. June 30, 2020 - $187,237.86
 
Road Fund - $22,097.86
Road CD - $21,821.31
Road Fund Bal - $43,919.17
Checking CD - $26,686.55
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal June 1, 2020 - $30,803.12
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $4,552.97
End Bal June 30, 2020 - $26,250.15
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal June 1, 2020 - $4,961.37
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal June 30, 2020 - $4,961.37
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor M Tomczak, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $761.14
PPSSD Claims
                                      Total – $4,352.97
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – The controllers at Birch Grove and Seaveys broke and had to be replaced.  It was decided to order 6 extras to have on hand.
 
Community Sewer Project – Nothing new at this time.
 
Roads – Greg House mowed the Arrowhead trail.  State Point and Melheims roads will not get chemical on them this year.
 
Community Center – Nothing new at this time.
 
Other – The conference call set up was tested and appears to work just fine.
 
New Business –   None
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Chairman L Kec seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
June 2, 2020
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors M Tomczak, J Stegmeir along with Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M Manninen.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the agenda with the addition of Canister Site and CARES App to New Business, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the May regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal May 1, 2020 - $193,972.39
Income - $455.91
Total Expenses - $5,366.58
End Bal. May 31, 2020 - $189,061.72
 
Road Fund - $22,381.78
Road CD - $21,821.31
Road Fund Bal - $44,203.09
Checking CD - $26,686.55
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal May 1, 2020 - $32,454.12
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $1,651.00
End Bal May 31, 2020 - $30,803.12
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal May 1, 2020 - $4,961.37
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal May 31, 2020 - $4,961.37
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                     
                                                          Total - $3,137.75
PPSSD Claims
 
                                                          Total – $1,851.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – The lid to the grinder at VPL was broken during the new construction of their lodge.  The tank had to be pumped.  Supervisor Stegmeir will speak to them regarding payment for the pumping.
 
Community Sewer Project – Here are the special election results; total yes votes 30, total no votes 14, spoiled votes 3 and 6 persons did not vote at all.  With the majority of yes votes the Subordinate Service District for Area C, State Point and White Pine Shores has been established.  Nothing will be going on this summer due to the COVID Virus.
 
Roads – The township roads need blading at this time.  Supervisor Stegmeir suggested that some work be done on Pucks Point Road.  This road needs gravel and a new culvert.  This work should be done after Labor Day.  Supervisor Stegmeir will send out bids with the boards approval in August.
 
Community Center – Supervisor Tomczak will review with B. Warrington regarding how much to charge for use of the Town Hall.  Marlene Tomczak and Mary Tomczak will be  holding a garage sale late in June at the Town Hall.  Social distancing will be adhered to.
 
Other – Clerk Manninen obtained a conference number that can be used during meetings.  More information on this will be given out at the next meeting.
 
New Business –   
 
Supervisor Stegmeir will speak with Greg House about pushing the brush up at the Kabetogama canister site.  People have been piling their debris on the other side of the road across from the original pile and this all needs to be piled together.
 
Clerk Manninen will send information to the Lake Association regarding the CARES ACT.  This is a block grant thru St. Louis County that businesses can apply for, for relief and aid from the Coronavirus shutdown.
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Chairman L Kec seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
May 5, 2020
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors M Tomczak, J Stegmeir along with Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M Manninen.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the agenda as is, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the April regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal April 1, 2020 - $200,409.15
Income - $28.19
Total Expenses - $6,465.55
End Bal. April 30, 2020 - $193,971.79
 
Road Fund - $22,682.78
Road CD - $21,821.31
Road Fund Bal - $44,504.09
Checking CD - $26,686.55
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal April 1, 2020 - $37,574.41
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $5,120.29
End Bal April 30, 2020 - $32,454.12
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal April 1, 2020 - $4,961.37
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal April 30, 2020 - $4,961.37
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                     
                                                          Total - $2,226.55
PPSSD Claims
 
                                                          Total – $4,515.29
Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Annual inspection of grinders has started and will be spread out thru May and June.  VPL floats are waterlogged and new ones will be ordered.  Birch Grove curb stop came up with the frost, John will take care of this as the frost goes out.  We need a new person to mow at the Treatment facility. Matthew Tomczak will become a part time employee for this project.  Wages will be determined at our next meeting.
 
Community Sewer Project – Special election for the State Point areas C ballots must be received by the Township by May 12, 2020.
 
Roads – There was nothing new at this time. 
 
Community Center – Nothing new at this time.
 
New Business –   
 
COVID-19 – The Township Board has approved the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Setting up a conference call number for the Township has been again tabled to the next meeting to gain more information.
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Chairman L Kec seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Reorganization Meeting
April 7,2020
Draft
Chairman L Kec opened Reorganization meeting at 7:36 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor J. Stegmeir, Supervisor M Tomczak, Treasurer D Callais and Clerk M Manninen.
 
Agenda – The agenda was approved on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the April 2, 2019 reorganization meeting were reviewed. Supervisor L Kec moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The following items were approved on motion by Supervisor M Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Officers going forward Chairman – Larry Kec , Vice - Chair Marlene Tomczak. Positions of Chair and Vice-Chair are rotated between Supervisors each year.
 
Board Meeting Schedule and Location for the township board meetings going forward. 2020 April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug 4, Sept 1, Oct. 6, Nov ??, Dec. 1, 2021 Jan 5, Feb 2, March 2, April 6. All meetings will be held at the Town Hall, 9707 Gamma Road.
 
Planning Commission Meeting Schedule going forward – As needed
 
Official Newspaper – The Journal, International Falls, MN
 
Township Attorney – Mr. Robert Ruppe
 
Lead Supervisor for Roads – Supervisor J Stegmeir, backup L Kec
 
Lead Supervisor for Subordinate Sewer District – Supervisor Stegmeir
 
Lead Supervisor for Community Town Hall – Supervisor Tomczak
 
Meeting Notice Posting Place – Gateway Store, Town Hall, Township Web Site and Digital Sign.
 
Emergency Trail and clean-up contractor – Greg House
 
Bank Designation – Border State Bank
 
Subordinate Sewer District Engineer – SEH
 
Compensation Rates for Township Officers
Chairman - $350.00
Supervisors - $350.00
Treasurer - $350.00
Clerk - $18.00 per hour
Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer - $50.00 per meeting when filling in for the Treasurer or Clerk
Mileage Rate – follow current federal Mileage Rate at that time
Additional Compensation Rates:
Election Judge - $12.00 per hour
Town Hall Cleaning Person - $18.00 per hour
Miscellaneous Clerical duties when Clerk/Treasurer are unavailable - $15.00 per hour
Planning Commission Board Members - $50.00 per meeting attended.
 
Supervisor Kec moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:03, seconded by Supervisor Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Manninen Clerk, Kabetogama Township

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
April 7, 2020
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors M Tomczak, J Stegmeir along with Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M Manninen.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the agenda as is, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the March regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal March 1, 2020 - $202,704.27
Income - $1,338.76
Total Expenses - $3,633.88
End Bal. March 31, 2020 - $200,409.15
 
Road Fund - $23,116.78
Road CD - $21,821.31
Road Fund Bal - $53,938.09
Checking CD - $26,686.55
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal March 1, 2020 - $41,872.41
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $4,298.00
End Bal March 31, 2020 - $37,574.41
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Feb. 1, 2020 - $4,961.37
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal Feb 29, 2020 - $4,961.37
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                     
                                                          Total - $2,249.38
PPSSD Claims
 
                                                          Total – $4,903.00
Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Work has begun to get the system ready for startup for this season.  We received a Completion of Corrective Actions regarding the Notice of Violation.  Septic Check has finished the manual and Collin has completed all the necessary steps for our 1 year certification.
 
Community Sewer Project – Nothing new at this time. 
 
Roads – There was nothing new at this time. 
 
Community Center – Nothing new at this time.
 
New Business –   
 
Liquor License Approval – Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the following liquor licenses, Seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
Arrowhead, Kecs Kove, Pines of Kabetogama, Pine Aire, Rocky Lodge, Sandy Point, Kab Outdoors, Blind Pig Tap House.
 
Setting up a conference call number for the Township has been tabled to the next meeting to gain more information.
 
Supervisor M Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Supervisor J Stegmeir seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​TOWN OF KABETOGAMA
ANNUAL MEETING
MARCH 10, 2020
DRAFT
 
The annual meeting of the Town of Kabetogama was called to order by Clerk Manninen at 8:15 pm on March 10, 2020.  There were 7 people attending this meeting.  Those attending the meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Clerk Manninen called for nominations for a moderator.  Marlene Tomczak moved to nominate Larry Warrington, seconded by John Brown.  Clerk Manninen asked if there were any other nominations, (twice).  A voice vote was taken for Larry Warrington as moderator.  All voted aye, no nays, Larry was voted as moderator.
 
Agenda:  The agenda was reviewed by all.   Mary Manninen moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Marlene Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
The Clerk was asked to read the Board of Audit minutes from the February 4, 2020 meeting.   Larry Warrington moved to accept the Board of Audit minutes, seconded by Mary Manninen, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Old Business: 
 
The minutes from the 2019 annual meeting were reviewed by all.  Betsey Warrington moved to accept the minutes, seconded by John Brown, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The moderator read the dates for the next Annual Township Meeting.  The annual meeting will be held on March 9, 2021 at the Kabetogama Town Hall at 8:15 pm.  Alternate bad weather date is March 16, 2021 same location and time.
The next Annual Township Election will be held on March 9, 2021 at the Kabetogama Town Hall from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.  Alternate bad weather date is March 16, 2021 same location and time.  Marlene Tomczak moved to accept these dates, times and locations, seconded by John Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Election Results – Moderator Warrington asked for the results of the Annual Township election held March 10, 2020.  For the position of Supervisor 3-year term, Larry Kec received 11 votes and there were no write-ins.  For the position of Clerk 2-year term, Mary Manninen received 11 votes with no write-ins.  Marlene Tomczak moved to accept the 2020 election results, seconded by John Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried. 
 
Kabetogama Fire Department report – Fire Chief Larry Warrington wrote the following report.
2019 - 2020 Kabetogama Area Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Report
The heli pad will take at least 18 to 20 thousand to completely get it done.  There is landscaping that needs to be done and they must install white painted rocks, two rows around the outer perimeter of the pad.  They will try to get this done this summer.  The heli pad has been used numerous times even when it was still under construction.  Community support has been phenomenal.  The department has 10 members for fire and 2 new members.  Matthew Tomczak and Adam Perkins.  Dave McRoberts lives in International Falls now so he is no longer with our department, he is involved with the I’Falls department though.  Travis Carlson has been a great help to us as have all members of the department.  We now have solid workmanship with Voyageurs National Park for rescue.   The rescue equipment is now stored at the Kab Fire department and is accessible to both entities when needed.  A dry hydrant will be installed at the Kabetogama Visitors Center.  There will be no increase to the Fire department budget.
 

Larry Warrington read the Medical Report from Ellen Hart
 
January 2019
We welcomed three new EMRs(Emergency Medical Responders) to the Kabetogama EMS. Travis Carlson, Sasha Oveson, and Linda Rink have been a great addition to our team.
Four members attended the Arrowhead EMS conference in Duluth in 2019, Dave McRoberts, Miranda Challeen, Rusty Lehto and Ellen Hart attended and returned with the newest information in supplies and education.
 Ellen met with our Medical Director, Dr. Reki Lawal and reviewed policies, protocols, medications and run experiences to be sure that we were up to date.
We lost a great friend of the department in Julian Brzoznowski, we were Blessed with his support through North Star Electric and his friendship for many years – he will be sadly missed by all.
We had our first use of the New Helipad with a transfer from International Falls that needed air medical and we had the perfect solution on their way to Duluth. We are so thankful for all of the community support on the Beneficial Life Saving Project.
Hunters Supper was again a success and hope that many of you were able to make it.
 
April 2019
Department Officers for 2019-2020
Coordinator-Ellen Hart
Co-Coordinator – Kevin Grossheim
Secretary – Heather Ebel
Supply Coordinator – Sarah Nevalainen
Training Coordinator – Miranda Challeen
Thank you to Kec’s Kove and the community for the supportive Appreciation Dinner for the Fire and Medical Dept and all the significant others that are so supportive when we leave them so abruptly.
 
October 2019
Seven helicopters have used our new site as of this writing and delivered patients to Duluth safely. We are so thankful for the community support for this HeliPad. The Open House in August was a great success and we hope you were all able to come and see the excitement for yourselves with the Helicopter and crew that came and tried out the pad.
We were again able to supply volunteers for the community club BINGO for the month of June, and we are actively planning for this year’s Hunter Supper.
 
January 2020
We have a fabulous team of dedicated personnel. With everyone doing their part we are able to be available for the community and it takes all of the team to cover the bases. We did lose Dave McRoberts this winter with the sale of Arrowhead and his relocation to International Falls, we lost John Stegmeir with his relocation to Washington and we will lose Ellen Hart in October of 2020, as the Medical Coordinator and EMR after 20 years because of her full-time employment in International Falls and winter relocation to the Falls.
We had two personnel that exemplified their volunteerism this year, Rusty Lehto made every call all year except one and Travis Carlson, new EMR, never missed a meeting or training and went on to complete his EMT training on his own!! We are so pleased with the entire team, but this is an example of selflessness and Excellence.
We have had amazing support from Voyageurs National Park in equipment and training as they are sharing their equipment with us, housing it at our hall so that all departments have access when it is needed most in an Emergency.
This month started our new medical trainer, Erik with minnesotapublicsafety.com. Erik did our combined Annual required radio training with the fire department in December as well. We are excited for a new trainer and a change up in training.
Lastly – I will leave you with a thought…..We are planning to have a new training in the fall of 2020 for EMRs for our department. I challenge you to talk to a member of our department and see what part you might be able to fill. We need help in many ways and it takes a dedicated team to meet the needs of all. Please consider taking the training and joining the team.
Members: Ellen Hart, Kevin Grossheim, Bryan Wichner, Rusty Lehto, Kari Hraban, Sarah Nevalainen, Heather Ebel, Amanda Vogel, Robyn Cooper, Miranda Challeen, Travis Carlson, Linda Rink, Sasha Oveson.
Meanwhile please thank them for their dedication to the community.
We all thank you for your support of what we do and Never Hesitate to Call 9-1-1!!
 
 
New Business:
 
Levy – All the line items were reviewed and discussed.  Marlene Tomczak moved to approve the levy as established in the amount of $94,200.00, seconded by Mary Manninen, all voting aye motion carried.
 
On April 13, 2020 there is the Board of Equalization meeting from 10:00 am to 11:00 am here at the Town Hall to discuss property valuations.
 
John Stegmeir was asked to give a brief summary of the new sewer districts that have been formed and what the future plans are for them.
 
John Stegmeir discussed the Cook Hospital Board.  John has been on the board for about 5 years now.  The tax levy will go up this year by 10% but has been steady for the last 5 years.  It is going up because of a downturn in emergency use and bed use also changes with insurance companies.  Below is a year in review from the Cook Hospital.
 
 
 
John Stegmeir moved to adjourn at 9:04 pm, seconded by John Brown all voting aye, motion carried. 
 
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk, Kabetogama Township

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
March 2, 2020
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors M Tomczak, J Stegmeir along with Treasurer D. Callais.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the agenda as is, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the February regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal Feb 2, 2020 - $206,418.52
Income - $3,668.71
Total Expenses - $7,382.96
End Bal. Feb. 29, 2020 - $202,704.27
 
Road Fund - $23,116.78
Road CD - $21,665.37
Road Fund Bal - $44,782.15
Checking CD - $26,443.94
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal Feb 1, 2020 - $43,490.41
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $1,636.00
End Bal Feb. 29, 2020 - $41,854.41
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Feb. 1, 2020 - $4,961.37
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal Feb 29, 2020 - $4,961.37
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $169.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone - $67.89
Keith Manninen – Mileage to Orr and back for PNP Supplies - $35.65                                           
                                                          Total - $272.54
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $436.00
Septic Check -  State Permitted Maintenance Contract Inv #119529 - $500.00
                                                          Total – $936.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Nothing New at this time.
 
Community Sewer Project – Supervisor J Stegmeir brought the ballot that he created to have the board review it.  All agreed that is covered all pertinent information.  The notice of election was mailed out last week and on April 12 I will be mailing out the ballots.
 
Roads – There was nothing new at this time. 
 
Community Center – Salt was needed in the water softener at the Town Hall and we will ask Phil to look at the door at the Town Hall.
 
New Business –   
 
The board reviewed the proposed levy for 2021 that will be presented to the township at the annual meeting.
 
Chairman L Kec made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Supervisor J Stegmeir seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
February 4, 2020
Draft
 
Supervisor M Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor M Tomczak along with Treasurer D. Callais, Clerk M Manninen and Deputy Clerk B. Warrington.  Supervisor J Stegmeir and Chairman L Kec called in to the meeting.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Chairman L Kec moved to approve the agenda as is, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the January regular meeting were reviewed. Chairman L Kec moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal Jan. 1, 2020 - $210,019.87
Income - $1,283.58
Total Expenses - $4,884.91
End Bal. Jan. 31, 2020 - $206,418.52
 
Road Fund - $23,741.78
Road CD - $21,665.37
Road Fund Bal - $45,407.15
Checking CD - $26,443.94
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal Jan. 1, 2020 - $47,364.80
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $3,874.39
End Bal Jan. 31, 2020 - $43,490.41
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Jan. 1, 2020 - $12,781.37
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $7,820.00
End Bal Jan. 31, 2020 - $4,961.37
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Chairman L Kec, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $183.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone - $68.42
Business Essentials – Office Supplies - $27.57                                           
Couri & Ruppe PLLP – KCWI, Regarding Special Election - $1,612.50
SLC Auditor – Proposed Tax Notice & Delivery - $83.42
Greg House – Plowing Puck’s Point Road - $525.00
Greg House – Plow Parking lot at Town Hall - $300.00
SLACT – Township Dues - $470.82
Mary Tomczak – Cleaning at Town Hall 2018, 2019 - $405.00
SLC Auditor – Blading of Township Roads 2019 - $283.92
Greg House – Plowing of Melheims Road - $100.00
                                                          Total - $4,059.65
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $879.00
Greg Huse – Plowed PPSSD Treatment Facility & Parking Area, cat work - $700.00
                                                          Total – 1,579.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir reported that winter operation has started at the treatment site.  The electric bill and Septic Check bill will be considerably less.  There is more flow this winter because Arrowhead Lodge is running and the new owners of Burchells are up here more and have connected to the system.  There will be more flow now so we will have to have pumping done (3 loads).
 
Community Sewer Project – Chairman L Kec moved to approve Resolution 2020-01, A Resolution Authorizing Mail Balloting, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.  Clerk M Manninen read the letter, Notice of Special Election.  Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve this letter, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  Supervisor J Stegmeir wrote a letter to be sent to the county auditor of elections explaining that we intend to have this special election on May 12th.  This letter will be sent immediately.  Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve this letter to be sent to Phil Chapman, Elections Supervisor, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.  The notice of the special election will go out on March 3rd.  Two people must be approved for the ballot board in April for this special election.  On April 12th we will send out the mail ballots.
 
Roads – There was nothing new at this time. 
 
Community Center – Betsey Warrington would like to rent the kitchen at the Town Hall for baking goods for Pine Ridge gift shop.  The board was in agreement on this matter.  Rent will be determined at a later date.
 
New Business –   
 
The board has changed the date of the March meeting to March 2, 2020 because of the PNP.  Motion by Supervisor M Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
A motion was made by Supervisor M Tomczak to approve the liquor license for Pine Aire Resort, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
We will try to get the date changed for the Board of Equalization meeting to enable two Supervisors to be in attendance. 
 
Supervisor M Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Supervisor J Stegmeir seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk