Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M. Manninen Supervisor M. Tomczak attended the meeting via conference call.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Chairman Kec moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the May regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Chairman Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal May 1, 2019 - $171,433.36
Income - $286.32
Total Expenses - $11,196.94
End Bal. May 31, 2019 - $160,522.74
 
Road Fund - $16,092.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $37,601.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal May 1, 2019 - $12,410.48
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $2,456.00
End Bal May 31, 2019 - $9,954.48
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal May 1, 2019 - $3,459.42
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal May 31,2019 - $3,459.42
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Tomczak, seconded by Chairman Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
 Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $116.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone - $35.23
MATIT -  Commercial Package Renewal - $2,659.00
SLC Auditor – AutoMark Machine Maint. - $180.00
Plunkett’s Pest Control – General Pest Control Program May 2019 to April 2020
Greg House – Plow Pucks Point Road last snow storm - $75.00
The Journal – Property Assessments Public Notice - $47.08
                                                          Total - $3,473.31
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $941.00
Septic Check – State Permitted Maintenance Contract #116664 - $500.00
                                                          Total - $1,441.00
 
Chairman Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor Stegmeir was not in attendance to report at this meeting.
 
Community Sewer – A meeting was held on May 22nd to check on the progress that the committee has made in contacting residents or taking calls from residents with questions after receiving their letters.  John asked the members if they have had any calls or contact with property owners on their lists.  Don Breneman said no one has called him yet.  Jeff Krueger had three calls and these property owners all seemed positive for the project.  Lee Herseth has had no calls but has spoken with a few property owners and the ones he has spoken to all seem to be on board.  Area F seems to have the number of votes that it would take to get things going.  All other committee members will get their information to John for our next meeting on the 26th of June.  We hope to get petitions out by the end of June.
 
Roads – Supervisor Tomczak reported that she asked the county to regrade Northern Lights Road.
 
Community Center – Chiarman Kec will ask TJ Sather to look at the water line regarding installing a new filter.
 
New Business - None
 
Supervisor Tomczak made motion to adjourn meeting, Chiarman Kec seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
May 7, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor J. Stegmeir, Supervisor M. Tomczak, Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M. Manninen along with two guests, Bob DeGross the Superintendent of VNP and St. Louis County Commissioner Paul McDonald.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda moving New Business up to the Public Comment Period, seconded by Chairman Kec, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the April regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal April 1, 2019 - $168,775.59
Income - $6,006.03
Total Expenses - $3,348.26
End Bal. April 30,2019 - $171,433.36
 
Road Fund - $16,677.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $38,186.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal April 1, 2019 - $13,708.48
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $1,298.00
End Bal April 30, 2019 - $12,410.48
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal April 1, 2019 - $3,459.42
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal April 30,2019 - $3,459.42
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Tomczak, seconded by Chairman Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $145.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone - $0.00
Business Essentials – Supplies - $69.72
Lakes Gas Co - $327.97
SLC – 2nd Half Plowing 18-19 - $585.00
Endicia – Postage - $50.00
SLC Auditor – Waste Assessment - $280.00
Menards – 50 LB Extra Course Salt for Town Hall
VNP Association – Membership - $150.00
Super One Foods – Supplies - $11.97
                                                          Total - $1,665.47
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $98.00
Septic Check – State Permitted Maintenance Contract #116443
Viitas Excavating – Service Call - $510.00
MN Pollution Control Agency – Annual Permit - $505.00
Greg House – Plow PPSSD Treatment Facility Site - $100.00
                                                          Total - $2,213.00
 
Supervisor Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
New Business –
 
County Commissioner Paul McDonald spoke on his past teaching experiences and work leading up to becoming commissioner.  He asked if the audience had any questions or concerns.   Supervisors J. Stegmeir and L. Kec voiced concerns and discussed what they would like to see happen in our area. 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor Stegmeir reported that the valve issue has been resolved the work being done by Viitas Excavating Inc. . 
 
Community Sewer – Supervisor Stegmeir reported that the letters have been sent out to residents in specific areas along the lakeshore.  A meeting is to be held on May 22nd to check on the progress that the committee has made in contacting residents or taking calls from residents with questions after receiving their letters.
 
Roads – Nothing to report at this time.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir would like to see a recreational trail committee put together.
 
Community Center – Chairman Tomczak will contact Mark Worthman for an additional filter on the water system.  Supervisor Kec fixed the problem with the urinal in the men’s restroom.
 
 
Supervisor Stegmeir made motion to adjourn meeting, Supervisor Tomczak seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
April 9,2019
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor J.Stegmeir, Supervisor L.Kec and Deputy Clerk C.Stegmeir.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Kec moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the March regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Deputy Clerk Carol Stegmeir read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal March 1, 2019 - $172,837.33
Income - $1176.36
Total Expenses - $5,238.10
End Bal. March 31,2019 - $168,775.69
 
Road Fund - $16,752.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $38,261.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal March 1, 2019 - $14,546.48
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $838.00
End Bal March 31, 2019 - $13,708.48
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal March 1, 2019 - $3,459.42
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal March 31,2019 - $3,459.42
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Kec, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
  
Claims – Chairman Tomczak read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $149.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet - $101.81
Carol Stegmeir – Election Judge for Annual Elections - $48.00
Betsey Warrington – Election Judge for Annual Elections - $48.00
Rocky Lehto – Moderator for Annual Meeting - $50.00
Endicia – Postage - $50.00
Intuit, QuickBooks Software – Upgrade to 2019 - $598.45
Greg House – Plowing Pucks Point Road - $75.00
                                                          Total - $1,120.26
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $138.00
Greg House – Plow PPSSD Treatment Facility Site - $100.00
                                                          Total - $238.00
 
Supervisor Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
Comment Period – None
 
Old Business –
PPSSD – Supervisor Stegmeir reported as of March 2019, PPSSD treatment center is back online after being shut down for the winter. Township incurred approximately $1,000 in extra maintenance expenses this past winter. Expenses were related to pumping problems on one property site/unit.
 
PPSSD troubleshooting. Crandall’s septic service pumped one property unit’s waste as needed until early April, when Septic Check was able to come in and steam out system to determine cause of problems. It was determined problems were caused by faulty Check Ball and not a frozen system.
 
Supervisor Stegmeir submitted a form for review and approval. There is a sale pending for a property in PPSSD. Current property owner has not hooked up to sewer system and potential buyer is interested in hooking up to PPSSD. Form will be used by buyer to request hookup. Chairman Tomczak made motion to approve form. Supervisor Kec seconded, all voting aye motion approved.
 
Community Sewer – Supervisor Stegmeir reported Kabetogama Clean Water Initiative (KCWI) Steering Committee has been meeting regularly. Committee will be sending informational letter to all property owners explaining their intent to personally contact property owners to determine if there is interest in setting up a Subordinate Sewer System. After personally contacting property owners the steering committee intends to organize a petition for a subordinate service district in service areas C,F,G,H and J.. Supervisor Stegmeir requested Township cover postage and clerk time expenses related to sending the letters. Chairman Tomczak made motion to cover expenses, Supervisor Kec seconded, all voting aye motion passed.
 
Roads - Supervisor Stegmeir reported Township roads are in good condition. Repair needed  on a  culvert on the Pucks Point road near GrandView Lodge.
 
Community Center – Chairman Tomczak reported She and Betsey Warrington did a deep clean of Town Hall kitchen
 
John Reamer, a summer resident who previously donated flag pole and US Flag, donated a Minnesota flag. US and Minnesota Flag are displayed on Township flag pole.
 
Chairman Tomczak concerned about sediment seeping into water. She will contact Kolstad Olson to see if adjusting position of the pump in the Town Hall well will help eliminate sediment coming into water.
 
New Business
Local Board of Appeals and Equalization - Chairman reminded supervisors of Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting scheduled for Thursday April 18, 2019. Supervisors Tomczak, Kec and Stegmeir and Deputy Clerk C. Stegmeir will be attending.
 
Voyageurs National Park Association – Chairman Tomczak reported Township received letter requesting financial donation to Voyageurs National Park Association. Discussion followed. Supervisor Kec made motion to support association at shooting star level of $150.00 donation. Supervisor Stegmeir seconded, all voting aye, motion passed.
 
Liquor Licenses – Chairman Tomczak requested following liquor license for review and renewal: Arrowhead Lodge, Kab Outdoors, Kecs Kove, The Ledge, Pines of Kabetogama and Pine Aire, and Sandy Point Resort.
 
Discussion followed, Supervisor Stegmeir made motion to approve liquor licenses, ChairmanTomczak seconded, all voting aye motion passed.
 
Lodging Tax Letters – Kabetogama Lake Association requested Township Supervisors review Four Lodging Tax Letters. Letters address licensing and tax requirements for vacation rentals by owners. Chairman Tomczak read letters aloud, discussion followed. Supervisor Kec made motion to approve letters, Chairman Tomczak seconded, all voting aye, motion passed. Kabetogama Lake Association will be responsible for tracking vacation rentals by owner and mailing appropriate letters as needed. Letters will be written on Township stationary.
 
May 7th Township meeting – Paul McDonald, St. Louis County Commissioner for our area will attend our May 7th Township meeting. Supervisor Stegmeir will assemble flyer to post throughout community promoting May meeting. Commissioner McDonalds appearance will also be advertised on Township website page and Township sign.
 
Supervisor Kec made motion to adjourn meeting, Supervisor Stegmeir seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Stegmeir, Deputy Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
March 5, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Supervisor Stegmeir, Treasurer Callais and Clerk Manninen along with 5 guests.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Stegmeir asked to add Operators Agreement Renewal for PPSSD to new business, Chairman Tomczak moved to approve the agenda seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the February regular meeting were reviewed. Motion by Supervisor Stegmeir to approve the minutes, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Callais.
Financial Report
Checking –
Beg Bal February 1, 2019 –  $180,660.13
Income – 2,600.07
Total Expenses - $10,422.87
End Bal. February 28, 2019 – $172,837.33
 
Road Fund - $17,232.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $38,741.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal. February 1, 2019 - $17,665.48
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $3,119.00
End Bal. February 28, 2019 - $14,546.48
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. February 1, 2019 - $3,459.42
Income - $0.00
Expenses – $0.00
End Bal. February 28, 2019 - $3,459.42  
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Stegmeir, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet – $101.81
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $161.00
Business Essentials – Office Supplies - $114.51
Greg House – Plowing of Pucks Point Road - $480.00
Menards – Town Hall Supplies - $20.70
                                           Total - $878.02
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $2,500.00
                             North Star Elec. - $919.00
                             Greg House – Plowing of PPSSD Treatment Facility - $200.00
                                           Total - $3,619.00
Chairman Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Comment Period:   None
 
 
Speakers: 
 
Bob DeGross, Voyageurs National Park Superintendent, Ryan Maki, Voyageurs National Park Aquatics Ecologist, Emily Nelson, Northern St. Louis County SWCD.
Jim Yount, Kooch Technology Initiative, Blandon Foundation.
Fire Chief, Larry Warrington, KFD
 
Bob DeGross began by explaining what here was to discuss.  Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) treatment, Dark Sky Park designation and land transfer with BLM.  Bob introduced Ryan Maki who is the VNP Aquatics Ecologist and Emily Nelson who is the AIS coordinator from North St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District.   In 2018 North St. Louis County SWCD sought funding through State sources to increase AIS decontamination treatment opportunities in the Kab area.  The Kabetogama Lake Association sought funding to potentially place a CD3 AIS education and cleaning station in the community.  Neither request was funded.  It is Bob’s understanding that committees responsible for he funding sources have indicated interest in potentially funding one, or both, of the requests in the future.  The Park is in support of these efforts and their interest in working closely with the community to assure that thoughtful placement of any infrastructure or operation is discussed and agreed to by all parties involved.  Emily Nelson explained the level 1 and level 2 units.  Level 1  is called a CD3 (clean, drain, dry, dispose) self-service unit operable 24/7 by the public that has tools to clean, drain, dry, dispose with a wet dry vac and other tools and attachments..  The level 2 unit is a self-contained, hot water, high-pressure unit.  Hot water is used to kill AIS that may be on the watercraft and high pressure removes anything that may be attached.  The unit holds 400 gallons of water that is collected on a reclamation mat, filtered, and reused.  Emily gave a background of participation.  19 resorts, campgrounds and marinas signed a Private Launch Partnership Agreement to inspect entering and exiting watercraft at their respective private access.  These were on Lake Vermillion and Pelican Lake.  28 resort owners /employees completed an online resort AIS watercraft inspector training.  15 out of 19 resorts uploaded watercraft inspections.  1 resort (Vermillion Dam Lodge) had a North St. Louis SWCD inspector staffed at their private access during Saturday turn-over, fishing seminars and a misk8ie tournament.  The inspector conducted 132 inspections.    Future plans are to increase the number of resorts inspecting watercraft.  Increase the number of lakes with resorts that inspect water craft and continue partnership with Cass and Itasca Counties to regionally increase inspection efforts at private accesses as a part of the Initiative Foundation Multi-Region Ambassador Program:   AIS Prevention Partnership.  Also to explore training options allowing greater flexibility o meet demands of resorts interested in conduction inspections. 
Voyageurs National Park is seeking designation as a Dark Sky Park through the International Dark Sky Association.  Astronomy related tourism to experience unaltered dark sky conditions is coming a big sector of the travel industry.  Voyageurs National park will be working over the next few years to complete documentation required to meet guidelines to be designated as a Dark Sky Park.  They will also be working with other land management agencies (ISFS and Ont. Provincial Parks) within the Heart of the Continent Partnership geotourism region to obtain this designation.
Recently legislation passed by the Senate allowing for BLM lands within the park boundaries, about 39 islands to be transferred to the VNP.  This would clearly define management roles on those lands. This legislation has yet to pass through the House of Representatives and be sent to the President to be signed into law.
              Jim Yount from the Kooch Technology Initiative spoke on broadband related technology for our area. He had three topics to discuss with us.  Expanding the broadband infrastructure in our area, the use of Co-Working space and finally Public WiFi access.  They applied for and became a Blandin Broadband Community which is a two year process which began in January.  During that process Blandin provides a lot of knowledge and logistical support, organization support and training.  The program also has up to $25,000 in research and $75,000 in grant money available.  Together, they will work to increase access use of and local skills for the world wide web by partnering with service providers, funding institutions and stakeholders throughout our community.  Co-Work Space is a building or a business which can be non-profit where you have the members pay to come and go whenever they need the service of the internet.  It can be set up in a business environment where you’ve got business desks, excellent internet and possibly coffee, meeting rooms, kitchenette etc.  Most people who use this are individuals who have their own business who work out of their own homes but maybe don’t have the best internet or just want a different environment to work in.  People on vacation who have the need to get work done while on vacation.  These can be set up with a door with a card swipe to enter with.  With a better broadband infrastructure this area could have public internet access areas.  We will work closely with Kooch Technology Initiative and Jim Yount to get our area included.  The Blandin Foundation grant money $75,000 is to be split up among a bunch of different projects.  The most they can spend on any one project is $25,000.  They want them to focus on $5,000 projects and in those they may require a one to one match.  Or a three to one match where ¼ of the total money comes from other sources besides Blandin. 
              Fire Chief Larry Warrington has asked the township to budget to the fire department $38,000.00 on the 2020 levy.  They are asking St. Louis County for $35,000.00 which comes from the unorganized township they serve.  His projected budget is as follows:  Building - $15,000; Insurance - $11,000; Utilities - $11,000; Vehicle Maint. - $9,000; Training - $8,000; Medical - $12,000; Other - $5,000.
 
 
 
 
Old Business –
             
PPSSD  -   Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the 2019 PPSSD Operators Agreement with Septic Check, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  The Governor has requested a Bonding Bill.  The Joint Powers Board has requested $250,000 or so from clean water which will be going to Ash River and Kabetogama. 
 
Community Sewer -  The next meeting is to be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall. 
 
Roads & Trails – Nothing new at this time.
Community Building/Town Hall – Nothing new at this time.
Other – Supervisor Stegmeir attended the Hospital Board.  John has volunteered to sit at Mental Health Committee that they are trying to put together for this area.  It is the Mental Health Initiative.  John would like the board members to think about how we identify needs for our area?
The board again reviewed the levy for the annual meeting next week.
NEW BUSINESS –
Supervisor Stegmeir moved to change the date of the April board meeting to the 9th of April so Supervisor Kec could attend, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
Our new County Commissioner would like to attend the May 7th regular board meeting.
St. Urho’s is on March 16th with a potluck at 5:30 and kids games at 4:30 here at the Town Hall.
Supervisor Stegmeir moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 pm. Seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
February 5, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Supervisors Stegmeir, Treasurer Callais, Clerk Manninen and Deputy Clerk Stegmeir.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda seconded by chairman Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the January regular meeting were reviewed. Motion by Supervisor Stegmeir to approve the minutes, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Callais.
Financial Report
Checking –
Beg Bal January 1, 2019 –  $175,611.84
Income – 9,012.05
Total Expenses - $4,897.57
End Bal. January 31, 2019 – $179,276.32
 
Road Fund - $17,532.47
Road CD - $21,423.70
Road Fund Bal - $38,956.17
Checking CD - $26,103.57
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal. January 1, 2019 - $30,941.70
Income - $627.09
Expenses - $13,903.31
End Bal. January 31, 2019 - $17,665.48
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. January 1, 2019 - $2,406.11
Income - $8,873.31
Expenses – $7,820.00
End Bal. January 31, 2019 - $3,459.42  
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Stegmeir, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet – $71.81
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $151.00
SLC Auditor – Online Election Judge Training - $29.70
Lakes Gas Co. – Fuel - $279.88
SLC Assoc. of Townships – Dues - $471.24
Endicia – Stamp Stock - $209.75
The Journal – Election Notice - $34.24
Business Essentials – Printer Ink - $91.99
Greg House – Plowing of Pucks Point Road - $300.00
                                           Total - $1,629.61
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $4,000.00
                             North Star Elec. - $1,030.00
                             Greg House – Plowing of PPSSD Treatment Facility - $200.00
                                           Total - $5,230.00
Chairman Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Comment Period:   None
 
Old Business –
             
PPSSD  -   Supervisor Stegmeir reported one grinder has frozen up at one of the residents of Pucks Point so pumping will be done until Spring when it can be fixed.  Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve Puck’s Point Subordinate Sewer District Rates Ordinance 16-3 revised in December for the FY 2019, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  We are waiting on the new contract with Septic Check.  The next Joint Powers Board meeting will be held on February 27, 2019.
 
Community Sewer -  The next meeting is to be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall.
 
Roads & Trails – Nothing new at this time.
Community Building/Town Hall – Nothing new at this time.
Other – None
NEW BUSINESS –
Board of Audit – Clerk Manninen read her report to the board as did Treasurer Callais.  Both reports matched.  Chairman Tomczak moved to approve the Board of Audit findings, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
The board reviewed the levy for the annual meeting.
Supervisor Stegmeir moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 pm. Seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
January 3, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Supervisors Stegmeir and Kec, Clerk Manninen and Deputy Clerk Stegmeir.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Stegmeir requested to add Community Sewer to the agenda, Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the December regular meeting were reviewed. Motion by Supervisor Kec to approve the minutes, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The Treasurer’s report was read by Clerk Manninen.
Financial Report
Checking –
Beg Bal December 1, 2018 –  $153,871.74
Income – 86,322.34
Total Expenses - $64,582.24
End Bal. December 31, 2018 – $175,611.84
 
Road Fund - $17,532.47
Road CD - $21,423.70
Road Fund Bal - $38,956.17
Checking CD - $26,103.57
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal. December 1, 2018 - $9,978.50
Income - $43,396.37
Expenses - $22,433.17
End Bal. December 31, 2018 - $30,941.70
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. December 1, 2018 - $2,406.11
Income - $0.00
Expenses – $0.00
End Bal. December 31, 2018 - $2,406.11   
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Kec, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet – $70.56
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $141.00
SLC Auditor – Tax Notice, Special Assessment - $103.30
Lakes Gas Co. – Fuel - $270.68
Marlene Tomczak – Town Hall Supplies - $27.36
                                           Total - $612.90
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $2,000.00
                             North Star Elec. - $1,025.00
                             Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederickson – Easement & Title work through 11/28/18 – 5,282.62
                             SEH Inc. – Waster Water Engineering - $933.81
                             MN Pollution Control Agency – Permit Renewal - $1,240.00
                                           Total - $10,481.43
Chairman Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Comment Period:   None
 

Old Business –
             
PPSSD  -   Supervisor Stegmeir reported that the township received the service fee funds from the county but was short one property owner.  The system shut down is still scheduled to happen in the near future.  We have not received our contract back from Brian at Septic Check yet.  For this winter shut down period we will be paying $500.00 a month to Septic Check.  The heater will still be running in the building.  Reimbursement checks were sent out to members who have not hooked up yet or removed a hook-up.
 
Community Sewer -  Mia Thibodeau attended the December 6 meeting via conference line to discuss the organization structure.  There were only two options that would work in our area.  Subordinate Sewer District or Sewer District.  The consensus was to go with a Subordinate Sewer District.  Area F thinks they could get 50% plus one.  Supervisor Stegmeir moved to accept a request for a petition for a subordinate sewer district, and we are committed to seeing it through, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.  The next meeting of the committee will be held on February 7th, 7:00 pm at the Town Hall.
 
Roads & Trails – Nothing new at this time.
Community Building/Town Hall – Phil Hart fixed the lock on the door to the shed and also looked at the water system and suggested that we install another filter on the system.  We would like to have Kolstad/Olson raise the pump up in the well to see of that helps first.
Other – None
NEW BUSINESS – Marlene Tomczak sent in the paperwork to IRRB for a grant for the Kabetogama Fire Department towards the electrical on the Heli pad.  The grant was approved in the amount of $16,000.00.
Supervisor Kec moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 pm. Seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
December 4, 2018
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Supervisors Stegmeir and Kec, Clerk Manninen, Deputy Clerk Stegmeir and Treasurer Callais.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda with two additions, add Lodging Tax and Fire Department to New Business.   Seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the November regular meeting were reviewed. Motion by Supervisor Kec to approve the minutes, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Callais.
Financial Report
Checking –
Beg Bal November 1, 2018 –  $171,657.30
Income – 2,164.78
Total Expenses - $19,950.34
End Bal. November 30, 2018 – $153,871.74
 
Road Fund - $15,314,41
Road CD - $21,423.70
Road Fund Bal - $36,738.11
Checking CD - $26,103.57
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal. November 1, 2018 - $12,018.31
Income - $1,550.00
Expenses - $3,589.81
End Bal. November 30, 2018 - $9,978.50
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. November 1, 2018 - $2,406.11
Income - $0.00
Expenses – $0.00
End Bal. November 30, 2018 - $2,406.11   
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Kec, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet – $70.56
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $113.00
SLC – Winter Blading - $281.94
MN Dept of Health – 2019 License Renewal - $510.00
MATIT – Workers Comp. Renewal - $381.00
Gateway Store – Supplies - $28.10
Business Essentials – Office Supplies - $466.95
                                           Total - $1,851.55
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $2,000.00
                             North Star Elec. - $1,145.00
                                           Total - $3,145.00
Supervisor Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Comment Period:   None
  
Old Business –
             
PPSSD  -   Supervisor Stegmeir presented a resolution 2018-01, Resolution Levying a Service Charge Within the Puck’s Point Subordinate Service District for FY2019 in the total amount of $76,524.74.  Motion by Supervisor Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor Kec all voting aye motion carried.  Supervisor Stegmeir presented a document that will be sent to the members of the PPSSD as an update on the operation of the Sewer District for 2018 and provide a financial summary and explanation of the service fee obligation for 2019.
 
Roads & Trails – Nothing new at this time.
Community Building/Town Hall – Chairman Tomczak spoke with Dale Olson regarding the issue with sand in the water softener. He suggested that we install a different filter.  He will come here and take a look at it.  Lee Herseth installed a different outlet for plugging in the heat tape which we will have been having trouble with.
Other – None
NEW BUSINESS – Fire Chief Larry Warrington gave a summary of the money taken in from the raffle, hunter’s supper and donations toward the heli pad.  The amount is $25,560.00.  Supervisor Kec moved to give $10,000.00 to the Kabetogama Fire Department to go towards the new Heli Pad, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  This money comes out of the Community Improvement fund.  Chairman Tomczak has been working with IRRB to obtain a grant for the final phase of the lighting & landscaping for the Heli pad.  The grant must be submitted by December 31, 2018.  Supervisor Kec moved to approve Resolution 2018-02 (Grant authorizing the Kabetogama Township to make application to the IRRB for funding the Heli pad project), seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
Larry Kec and Tim Snyder brought information to the board regarding the collection of lodging tax from individual home owners who rent out their cabins and have not been collecting lodging tax.  The information the Lake Association presented to the Township board, states that it is the collection agency who must enforce collection. The township will now be contacting these businesses and individuals for payment.
The January Township Board meeting has been changed to January 3rd due to the normal meeting date falling on New Year’s Day.
Supervisor Kec moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 pm. Seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk
 

Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
November 7, 2018
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Supervisors Stegmeir and Kec, Clerk Manninen and Treasurer Callais.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Kec moved to approve the agenda.   Seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the October regular meeting were reviewed. Motion by Supervisor Kec to approve the minutes, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Callais.
Financial Report
Checking –
Beg Bal October 1, 2018 –  $179,845.22
Income – 17,127.80
Total Expenses - $25,315.72
End Bal. October 31, 2018 – $171,657.30
 
Road Fund - $15,899.41
Road CD - $21,423.70
Road Fund Bal - $37,323.11
Checking CD - $26,103.57
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal. October 1, 2018 - $10,268.97
Income - $9,421.74
Expenses - $7,672.40
End Bal. October 31, 2018 - $12,018.31
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. September 1, 2018 - $2,406.11
Income - $0.00
Expenses – $0.00
End Bal. September 30, 2018 - $2,406.11   
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet – $70.56
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $94.00
SLC – 1st half snowplow billing for 2018/19 season - $585.00
Mary Manninen – Mileage to Orr for election supplies - $33.79
Endicia – Postage - $50.00
Lakes Gas Co. – Propane for Town Hall 384.4 gallons - $443.68
Marlene Tomczak – Election Judge - $72.00
Mary Manninen – Election Judge - $144.00
Betsey Warrington – Election Judge - $78.00
Wendy Johnson – Election Judge - $144.00
Cindy Wichner – Election Judge - $24.00
Jason Cooper – Mileage to Orr to drop off Election Supplies - $33.79
                                           Total - $1,772.82
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $6,103.40
                             North Star Elec. - $1,269.00
                                           Total - $7,372.40
Supervisor Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Comment Period:   None
 
Old Business –
             
PPSSD  -   Supervisor Stegmeir gave a financial statement for this year and projected costs for next year.  The EDU’s are down because one resort disconnected a single cabin that is no longer in use.  Supervisor Stegmeir gave a payment calculation for 2019 and a total levy amount of $76,524.47 which will be put on the agenda for board approval at the December meeting.  A full time EDU increases 13% and the Seasonal EDU increases 11%.  Supervisor Stegmeir asked that the board approve an adjustment of $6,000 for the PPSSD levy to cover extra costs that were incurred in 2018 above the levy amount that was charged to the PPSSD members previously.  Supervisor Kec moved to approve the increase to the PPSSD levy in the amount of $6,000, seconded by Chairmen Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  The air conditioner has finally been installed in the building at PPSSD but they are waiting now for an electrician to come and hook it up.
 
Roads & Trails – Renewal of contract with G. House
Community Building/Town Hall – Chairman Tomczak has not heard back from Kolstad/Olson regarding the issue with sand in the water softener.  Chairman Tomczak spoke with Lee Herserth regarding electrical outlets issue during the Hunters Supper.  The Hunters Supper went very well this year.
Other – None
NEW BUSINESS – Supervisor Stegmeir gave an overview of the Kabetogama Clean Water Initiative Steering Committee meetings.  Two meetings were held in October on the 3rd and the 24th.  These meetings were to develop a mission statement and organize how they wanted to proceed with this process.  Supervisor Stegmeir would like the township board to approve the mission statement.  Once this is done the statement will be posted thru a link to the township web site.  Supervisor Kec moved to approve the Mission Statement of the Kabetogama Clean Water Initiative Steering Committee, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.  The minutes of these meetings are posted on the website.  The next meeting will be in December where the committee will pose questions to Mia Thibodeau from the Fryberger Law Firm who will join the meeting via conference phone call.  She will give basic information, strategies as to how to form a sewer district.
Supervisor Stegmeir moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 pm. Seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
October 2, 2018
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Supervisor Stegmeir, Clerk Manninen and Treasurer Callais  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Chairman Tomczak moved to approve the agenda.   Seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the August regular meeting were reviewed. Motion by Supervisor Stegmeir to approve the minutes, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Callais.
Financial Report
Checking –
Beg Bal September 1, 2018 –  $170,925.26
Income – 30,748.93
Total Expenses - $21,828.96
End Bal. September 30, 2018 – $179,845.22
 
Road Fund - $15,899.41
Road CD - $21,337.65
Road Fund Bal - $37,237.06
Checking CD - $26,005.25
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal. September 1, 2018 - $14,772.97
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $4,504.00
End Bal. September 30, 2018 - $10,268.97
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. September 1, 2018 - $2,406.11
Income - $0.00
Expenses – $0.00
End Bal. September 30, 2018 - $2,406.11   
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Stegmeir, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet – $69.56
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $144.00
SEH – Wastewater Engineering Services - $2,589.05
Viitas Excavating – Pump Septic Tanks - $400.00
Menards – Hall Supplies - $31.43
Marlene Tomczak – Clean Town Hall - $72.00
                                           Total - $3,306.04
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $2,000.00
                             North Star Elec. - $1,144.00
                             Greg House – Work at PPSSD Site - $300.00
                                                                        Total - $3,444.00
Chairman Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Comment Period:   None
 
Old Business –
             
PPSSD  -   Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve Resolution 2018-01, Pucks Point Sanitary Sewer District Management Plan, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.  The township board will cover preliminary costs out of the general fund for the Kabetogama Clean Water Initiative Steering Committee subject to assessment to property owners at some point.  Eight grinder stations were looked at.
 
Roads & Trails – nothing new at this time.
Community Building/Town Hall – Chairman Tomczak contacted Kolstad/Olson to come and look at the issue with sand in the water softener.  Viitas pumped the septic tanks out.
Other – None
NEW BUSINESS – The November township meeting will be changed to Wednesday, November 7th due to elections being on the 6th which is our regular meeting day.
Chairman Tomczak gave an overview of the progress of the Fire Departments helipad.
Supervisor Stegmeir moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 pm. Seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​ Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
September 4, 2018
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Supervisors Stegmeir and Kec, Clerk Manninen, Treasurer Callais and Deputy Clerk Stegmeir.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Chairman Tomczak moved to approve the agenda.   Seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the August regular meeting were reviewed. Motion by Chairman Tomczak to approve the minutes, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Callais.
Financial Report
Checking –
Beg Bal August 1, 2018 –  $204,389.10
Income – 13,374.05
Total Expenses - $46,838.85
End Bal. August 31, 2018 – $170,924.35
 
Road Fund - $16,175.28
Road CD - $21,337.65
Road Fund Bal - $37,512.93
Checking CD - $26,005.25
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal. August 1, 2018 - $20,322.97
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $5,550.00
End Bal. August 31, 2018 - $14,772.97
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. August 1, 2018 - $10,226.10
Income - $0.00
Expenses – $7.820.00
End Bal. August 31, 2018 - $2,406.11   
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet – $69.56
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $172.00
Northeast Service Co-Op – Set up separate secure SSID for Township Use only - $200.00
SLC Public  Works – Summer Blading of Township Roads - $275.87
Mary Manninen – Mileage to Orr to return election materials - $33.79
Mary Manninen – Election Judge - $132.00
Carol Stegmeir – Election Judge - $60.00
Marlene Tomczak – Election Judge - $48.00
Greg House - Work at Town Hall Playground - $300.00
Herseth Electric – Installation of lights for front door and flag, time and materials - $747.07
Ryan Tomczak – For mower maintenance and fule for mowing at the town hall - $300.00
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $2,000.00
                             North Star Elec. - $1,325.00
                             Greg House – Work at PPSSD Site - $1,360.00
                             SEH – Inv #354795 - $1,461.51
                                                          Total - $6,146.51
Supervisor Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Comment Period:   None
 
Old Business – The informational Sewer meeting went well again.  There were about 35 people in attendance.  There have been about 11 total persons interested in becoming members of a steering committee. 
             
PPSSD  -   On Thursday USA will be back in the area to do inspections on the grinder stations where there have been settling issues.  Woodenfrog road needs more work done.  A gate will be purchased to cut off access to the other road to the west mound.
 
Roads & Trails – Supervisor Stegmeir will look into a sign (Dead End) for the Puck’s Point Rd.
Community Building/Town Hall – Mesabi Sign Co. was contacted and they came here and moved the sign some but it would take more work and more money to have it moved any further.  The township has decided they don’t want to put any more money into this.  People can drive into the parking lot and read the sign if they need to.
Other – None
NEW BUSINESS – The November township meeting will be changed to Wednesday, November 7th due to elections being on the 6th which is our regular meeting day.
Supervisor Kec moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 pm. Seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk