​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
September 7, 2021
Draft
 
Vice Chairman J Stegmeir opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors M Tomczak and J Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais, Clerk M Manninen and 1 guests.  Chairman L Kec was unable to attend this meeting. All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the agenda with the addition of CDC Guidelines for meetings to new business, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the August regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the minutes with one correction.  Change Septic Check to Viitas, second by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal August 1, 2021 - $278,182.14
Deposits - $31,106.81
Total Expenses - $47,973.88
End Bal. August 31, 2021 - $261,315.07
 
Road Fund - $24,196.00
Road CD - $22,115.14
Road Fund Bal - $46,311.14
Checking CD - $27,179.30
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal August 1, 2021 - $47,828.64
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,292.00
End Bal August 31, 2021 - $44,536.64
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal August 1, 2021 - $3,628.91
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. August 31, 2021 - $3,628.91
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor M Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $1,457.24
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,292.00
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 stated that things were running fine at Pucks Point with some glitches that happen from time to time.
 
 
Community Sewer Project – John contacted the owner of the Houser property, and we would like to purchase this property at $97,000.  John moved to go forward with this purchase.  The steering committee has also agreed to this purchase.  Supervisor M Tomczak seconded this purchase of the Hanns Houser property for $97,000, all voting aye motion carried.  John received a proposal from Matrix Soils & Systems, Inc. for Onsite Wastewater System Planning at Kabetogama to perform the soils testing in the amount of $6,650.00.  We will need a local contractor with an excavator for the test pit excavation.  The tasks in the proposal are as follows:  Resource Review, Site Evaluation, Site Capability Determination and Prepare Letter Report.  The township may need to provide project information, mapping showing existing and proposed property boundaries, ground surface contours and improvements and contacting any utilities if necessary and arrange for access to the site.  They intend to be done by November 30th, 2021.  Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the proposal from Matrix Soils & Systems, Inc., not to exceed $6,650, for soil testing, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  Supervisor J Stegmeir contacted Border Bank about a loan for the Houser property, they propose to us to hold $97,000 of our bank account as collateral and loan us the funds at a 12 month rate of 1.93%.  The bank needs copies of the board minutes showing when and if we have approved this loan.  The board feels the need to get an opinion from an attorney to determine the best method of obtaining the funds for the purchase of the Houser property.  Supervisor J Stegmeir would like to contact Mia, the attorney we used for Pucks Point.  John will also discuss this with the steering committee.
On September 22nd there will be a Joint Powers Board meeting here at Kabetogama to be held at Arrowhead Lodge at 10:00 am.  The clean water committee will be in attendance as well.  Supervisor M Tomczak moved to pay for the morning coffee and eats for this meeting, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Roads – nothing
 
Community Center – Taylors Plumbing snaked the line to the tank and found one more rock in the line.  Supervisor M Tomczak brought a proposal from Viitas Excavating for an outdoor Septic alarm, conduit for electrical and misc. parts for installation in the amount of $680.00.  A mini excavator to dig a trench for electrical lines from the tank to the lighted sign, hook-up floats for the alarm and fill in the trench in the amount of $1,820.00 and totaling $2,500.00.  Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve this proposal, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak all voting aye, motion carried. 
Supervisor M Tomczak finds it necessary to step down from her position as Township Supervisor, she would like to stay on as Deputy Treasurer.  Supervisor J Stegmeir and Clerk M Manninen asked Bridgette Masters to fill the remaining time in office for Supervisor M Tomczak until the March 2022 township elections. Bridgette kindly accepted the position as Supervisor.
There are new tables for the hall.  Marlene asked for volunteers to help move the new ones in and the old ones out to the shed.
 
Other –  
 
New Business –   Supervisor J Stegmeir would like the township to follow the CDC guidelines regarding out township meetings.  He proposes that we hold our meetings in the large hall and wear masks, one voted aye and one voted nay.  This will be brought up again at the October board meeting when we have a full board in attendance.
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
M Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
August 3, 2021
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors M Tomczak and J Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais, Clerk M Manninen, 2 guests.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the agenda with the addition of Betsey Warrington to old business, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the July regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D Callais read her report;
Checking
Beg Bal July 1, 2021 - $209,926.14
Deposits - $104,604.11
Total Expenses - $36,348.13
End Bal. July 31, 2021 - $278,182.12
 
Road Fund - $24,340.69
Road CD - $22,115.14
Road Fund Bal - $46,455.83
Checking CD - $27,179.30
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal July 1, 2021 - $33,075.89
Deposits - $18,121.75
Expenses - $3,369.00
End Bal July 31, 2021 - $47,828.64
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal July 1, 2021 - $4,960.53
Deposits - $6,488.38
Expenses - $7,820.00
End Bal. July 31, 2021 - $3,628.91
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor M Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $929.16
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,369.00
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 stated that there was 1 alarm reported this past month, other than that things are going fine.
 
Community Sewer Project – VNP Clean Water Funds were authorized, 1.4 million dollars.  Kabetogama had asked for $50,000 which we should get.  The money should be portioned out sometime in the next two months and set the accounts out with MN Pollution Control Agency.  There will be a phone meeting tomorrow with the sewer committee.  Discussion will be on funding and acquisition of land.  The Sept. Joint Powers Board meeting will be help on September 22, here at Kabetogama at 10:00am.  They are looking to hold this meeting at an area business.
 
Roads – Supervisor J Stegmeir was unable to connect with the calcium chloride people for our area.  The county has been contacted regarding the wild parsnip growing along the area roads.  They said they have sprayed already for it and the mowing along the sides of the roads will be done as soon as they get their mowers repaired.
 
Community Center – Septic Check pumped 1500 gallons from the septic tanks.  The float is not working in the septic tank, a light would be a much better solution to this problem. Supervisor M Tomczak received an estimate for an electric alarm system.  The estimate is $500.00 for the indoor alarm electrical wire and misc. parts and insulation and the mini excavator for digging the trench for the electric line from the tank to the building and hook up the floats to the alarm is $1,720.00 for a total of $2,220.00.  The board would like to have a light that could be seen from the road of possible.  Supervisor M Tomczak will talk with Septic Check to see of a light would be possible.  The barrel that is over the old well needs to have some kind of sign or something telling people that it is not a garbage can.   Nick Taylor has been contacted to snake the line from the building to the tank.  Rocky Lehto mowed the ditch, along the back and side of the building. 
 
Other – Betsey Warrington attended the meeting regarding the work being done at the walleye.  Greg House has agreed to keep up with weed removal.  Betsey Warrington brought a total of the cost to date for the rehab at the walleye.  The balance is $2,600.00.  Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to allow the township to pay the balance of this work, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
New Business –   The township was contacted by Carol Haasl, SLC Public Health.  They wanted to know if the township felt the need to host a vaccine clinic at the Town Hall.  There are vaccinations available at the clinic in the falls every Thursday.  The board wants to keep a line open with them if the need becomes necessary.
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
M Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
July 6, 2021
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors M Tomczak and J Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais, Clerk M Manninen, 1 guest.  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 June regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer’s report.
Checking
Beg Bal June 1, 2021 - $212,793.94
Deposits - $2,283.31
Total Expenses - $5,151.11
End Bal. June 30, 2021 - $209,926.14
 
Road Fund - $25,215.07
Road CD - $21,968.86
Road Fund Bal - $47,183.93
Checking CD - $26,933.68
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal June 1, 2021 - $36,749.89
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,674.00
End Bal June 30, 2021 - $33,075.89
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal June 1, 2021 - $4,960.53
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. June 30, 2021 - $4,960.53
 
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 - $1,539.79
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,674.00
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 – Supervisor J Stegmeir stated that all things were going good with the system at this time.
 
Community Sewer Project – Waiting on a land deal.  There will be some funds from the Clean Water Fund, $50,000 that will be used for the site evaluation and what is left will be used to work on a contract with SEH.
 
Roads – Supervisor J Stegmeir is trying to get calcium chloride put on the township roads.
 
Community Center – Bingo has begun.  It is on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm.  A church bazaar will be help at the Town Hall on Thursday the 8th of July.
 
Other –
 
New Business –   Supervisors J Stegmeir and L Kec are in contact with St. Louis County and Udovich trash hauling regarding the mess that is happening at both the Kabetogama and Ash River canister sites.  Canisters are not being locked and trash is overflowing from canisters and the recycle bins.
 
Supervisor M Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
M Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
June 1, 2021
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor M Tomczak, Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M Manninen, 1 guest.  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 May regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer’s report.
Checking
Beg Bal May 1, 2021 - $219,648.16
Deposits - $51.35
Total Expenses - $6,854.22
End Bal. May 31, 2021 - $212,793.94
 
Road Fund - $25,215.07
Road CD - $21,968.86
Road Fund Bal - $47,183.93
Checking CD - $26,933.68
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal May 1, 2021 - $37,897.89
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $2,848.00
End Bal May 31, 2021 - $36,749.89
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal May 1, 2021 - $4,960.53
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. May 31, 2021 - $4,960.53
 
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 - $396.71
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $2,848.00
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 – Brigette Masters introduced herself and gave a brief overview of her previous work at 3M.  Brigette is a full-time resident and is looking to become involved in the township.  You may see her on our next year’s election ballot.
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir was not in attendance so there was no report.
 
Community Sewer Project – Nothing new.
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – Lakes Gas was here and fixed a leak in the propane line.  Bingo will begin at the end of June.  The health department said we can leave the old well as is.  We are looking into the possibility of installing a dry hydrant on this well. 
 
Other –
 
New Business –   Work at the Walleye wayside has begun.
 
Supervisor M Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
M Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
May 4, 2021
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.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda with the addition of Walleye wayside to old business and Kabetogama Fire Dept medical personnel insurance to new business, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, 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 Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal April 1, 2021 - $228,284.90
Deposits - $1.87
Total Expenses - $8,638.59
End Bal. April 30, 2021 - $219,648.18
 
Road Fund - $25,215.07
Road CD - $21,968.86
Road Fund Bal - $47,183.93
Checking CD - $26,933.68
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal April 1, 2021 - $47,755.89
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $8,158.00
End Bal April 30, 2021 - $39,597.89
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal April 1, 2021 - $4,960.53
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. April 30, 2021 - $4,960.53
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor M Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $4,656.02
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $7,653.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir things are going along fine.  We will need to reexamine the winter budget this fall.
 
Community Sewer Project – Nothing new.
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – Nothing new.
 
Other – Walleye wayside, Betsey Warrington will be bringing cost estimates to the June township meeting.  The Township will help out with a donation for this project.
 
New Business –   The Kabetogama Medical personnel are currently not covered under the Fire Depts liability insurance. This issue needs to be resolved ASAP.  Clerk Manninen will contact the MN Association of Townships Insurance division and see what can be done on this matter.
 
Supervisor M Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
M Manninen, Deputy Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
April 6, 2021
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 with the addition of Walleye wayside to New Business, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye, the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the March regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal March 1, 2021 - $227,550.97
Deposits - $5,743.50
Total Expenses - $5,009.57
End Bal. March 31, 2021 - $228,284.90
 
Road Fund - $24,627.61
Road CD - $22,115.14
Road Fund Bal - $46,742.75
Checking CD - $27,179.30
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal March 1, 2021 - $49,921.89
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $2,166.00
End Bal March 31, 2021 - $47,755.89
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal March 1, 2021 - $4,960.53
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. March 31, 2021 - $4,960.53
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor M Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $1,487.89
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $2,471.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 

 
Public Comment – Bob DeGross, Voyageurs National Park Superintendent along with Reid Plumb spoke on the eradication schedule of cattails on Kabetogama and Rainy Lakes.  The work will be done on Kabetogama Lake in September and November and on Rainy Lake in July and August.  Handouts showed color maps of the affected areas and are prioritized by color.  The park is going to try to get this information out to the public.
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir stated that the system is back online and normal operating procedures.
 
Community Sewer Project – Supervisor J Stegmeir met with the steering committee regarding some property that may be available for the sewer system.  Unfortunately, that property is no longer available, but hey have found a possible other site.  Hopefully, there will be a grant available soon for $50,000.
 
Roads – Some culverts have been cleared of ice by SLC.
 
Community Center – The Community Club will be purchasing new tables for the town hall.
 
New Business –  
 
Playground – Kari Hraban called in to the meeting.  The playground needs to be stained every 3 to 5 years.  The family of Bob and Gail Nevalainen would like the township to cover these expenses and they in turn would provide volunteers to do the work.  Supervisor M Tomczak moved to cover the expenses, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Planning Board – Supervisor M Tomczak moved to have the planning board dissolved and bring it back when/if needed, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Liquor Licenses – Supervisor M Tomczak moved to have approve all the liquor licenses submitted at this time, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Walleye Wayside – work has begun at this location already.  Tim Tomczak has mowed cattails.  Our hope is to lay matting over them, bring in some fill & cover the whole area with black crushed rock, making it as maintenance free as possible.  The Lake Association has plans for repainting the fish statue.  Voyageurs National Park is working on replacing the interpretive signs in the kiosk.  We could use some help when it comes time to spread the gravel.  If you are able to help, please call Betsey Warrington at 218-240-5429.  Betsey will bring material prices to the May meeting.  They are also getting bids from Greg House for the gravel.
 
Supervisor M Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
B Warrington, Deputy Clerk

​TOWN OF KABETOGAMA
ANNUAL MEETING
MARCH 9, 2021
DRAFT
 
The annual meeting of the Town of Kabetogama was called to order by Clerk Manninen at 8:15 pm on March 9, 2021.  There were 12 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 Bryan Wichner.  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 Tim Watson, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
The Clerk was asked to read the Board of Audit minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting.   Betsey Warrington moved to accept the Board of Audit minutes, seconded by Mary Manninen, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Old Business: 
 
The minutes from the 2020 annual meeting were reviewed by all.  Marlene Tomczak moved to accept the minutes with one correction to the levy amount from 94,700 to 92,700 seconded by Tim Watson, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The moderator read the dates for the next Annual Township Meeting.  The annual meeting will be held on March 8, 2022 at the Kabetogama Town Hall at 8:15 pm.  Alternate bad weather date is March 15, 2022 same location and time.
The next Annual Township Election will be held on March 8, 2022 at the Kabetogama Town Hall from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.  Alternate bad weather date is March 15, 2022 same location and time.  Mary Manninen moved to accept these dates, times and locations, seconded by Char Watson, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Election Results – Moderator Warrington asked for the results of the Annual Township election held March 9, 2021.  For the position of Supervisor 3-year term, John Stegmeir received 13 votes and there were no write-ins.  For the position of Treasurer 2-year term, Deana Callais received 12 votes with no write-ins.  Marlene Tomczak moved to accept the 2021 election results, seconded by John Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried. 
 
Lake Kabetogama Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report 2020
 
Fire Chief Bryan Wicher gave the following report -  The fire department is doing well.  One of the biggest concerns is the membership recruitment.  There are currently 10 active members and must remain there in order to be eligible for the state fire aid money.
            The COVID 19 pandemic has changed the way we operate.   Increased usage of PPE and cleaning supplies were expenditures we did not expect.  Maintenance and Safety inspection costs have increased along with the significant rise in medical supply costs along with everything else.  We also suffered from lack of training this year due to all the gathering restrictions.  I will be pushing for increased training in 2021 if possible.
            Larry Warrington retired after 17 years of service, 13 years as the Chief.  Brent Olson joined the department on October 13, 2020 and Adam Perkins has rejoined the department after a brief time away.
            Projects completed or near completion are as follows:
The Heli Pad is near completion, there are some Heliport, TLOF, and FATO markings and Fire Extinguisher enclosed in a cabinet located near the Heli Pad, that need to be completed by November 1st, 2021.  A Private Aircraft License has been issued.  The Heli Pad is now known as MN79.  New battery powered Jaws of Life were purchased for $25,209, the new Dry Hydrant project is complete thanks to the help of Voyageurs National Park and all the volunteers.  It is located at the visitor’s center.  New updated Pagers were purchased for $4800, new gloves for all fire fighters were purchased for $850.  Three New Intrinsically Safe Flash/Flood lights for the trucks were purchased for $697.74.
            The building project has been placed on hold as we are in need of new helmets and turnout gear which will be purchased in 2021.  This will be an expenditure of approximately $31,000.  Turnout gear MUST be replaced every 10 years from the date of manufacture no matter the condition.  The safety of my crew is my first priority.  They need to be safe in order to keep this Township and surrounding community safe.  The boiler for heating the larger building was found to be failing this winter, the heat exchanger and flue gas chamber have deteriorated beyond repair.  The boiler will need to be replaced for approximately $3500.
            At this time the Fire Departments budget shall remain the same, although I do feel the need for an increase, I do not believe it would be fair to the Township until I have completed my first year as Chief and can further review our yearly expenditures.
            Bryan would like to thank the Kabetogama Township and the community for their continued support of the department on behalf of all the Fire Fighters and EMS personnel.
 
Respectfully,  Bryan Wichner Chief LKAVFD
 
Kabetogama EMS 2020 Annual Report:
 
2020 – Wow, what a year!!  33 runs, 4 Zoom only meetings, 4 canceled trainings due to COVID, Independent training plans, PPE gathering and management, special training, 3 licenses renewed, despite COVID and we have ended the year with COVID vaccines for 10 of our personnel.
            This COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge in all our lives and a CONCERN.  We are all preparing with the best knowledge and education that is being supplied by our Medical Director, Dr. Reki Lawal (a practicing ED provider) and CDC and the MN Dept of Health.  These recommendations and criteria for testing change regularly, therefore, it is important to read what these organizations are writing – not what everyone on Facebook or Google are saying.
            We have been blessed with Voyageurs National Park Support.  We have availability of the newest ice rescue equipment and rescue sled and training to boot.
            We have updated our CPR, along with the Voyageurs National Park rangers, re-started a training protocol with social distancing using the Town Hall and Zoom and we have all caught up on training.  We have purchased a large backpack fogger with the township to continue to ensure the safety of all that use the Town Hall and the fire department by having the ability to fog the areas with disinfectant after use.  North Stare electric Round-up monies also contributed to this effort.
            We want to thank everyone who came out for the Hunter’s Supper.  We safely served approximately 100 people – many were take-outs or “drive through”.  Special thanks to our volunteers who made it work.
            Overall, it has been a great year!!  We have made it through with flexibility and been immensely proud of our team.   You should be also – Please thank our team when you see them.  They are Rock Stars”!
 
Respectfully Submitted, Ellen Hart  Kab EMS Coordinator
 
New Business:
 
The 2022 proposed levy was reviewed by all.  No changes were made, Mary Manninen moved to approve the 2022 levy in the amount of $92,700.00, seconded by Betsey Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Cleaning up near the Walleye needs to be done.  Forestry has ok’d the work. 
 
Concerns regarding the Kabetogama canister site were brought up.  The recycle bins are usually overflowing and are not changed out soon enough.  The residents should call St. Louis County to complain about these conditions.
 
Arrowhead Lodge asked if plowing could be done right up to their lodge in case of a fire?  The township has the road plowed up to the treatment site as they have leased this land.  We cannot plow any further up that road as that is state land.  Arrowhead would have to speak with the state regarding this matter.
 
John Stegmeir gave hand outs to the attendees regarding the Cook Hospital.
 
Mary Manninen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 pm, seconded by Bryan Wichner, all voting aye, motion carried.  

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
March 2, 2021
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.  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 February regular meeting were reviewed. Clerk Manninen will delete the statement in the Pucks Point Sewer discussion (for the next 4 months we will pay $500.00).  It should have read we will increase our payment to $1,833.00 monthly per our new contract with Septic Check.  Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes with the correction, second by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read her report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal February 1, 2021 - $229,294.76
Deposits - $2,812.84
Total Expenses - $4,556.63
End Bal. February 28, 2021 - $227,550.97
 
Road Fund - $24,852.61
Road CD - $21,968.86
Road Fund Bal - $46,821.47
Checking CD - $26,933.68
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal February 1, 2021 - $52,185.89
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $2,264.00
End Bal February 28, 2021 - $49,921.89
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal February 1, 2021 - $4,960.53
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. February 28, 2021 - $4,960.53
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor M Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $1,300.80
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $2,514.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir stated that there was a frozen grinder this year.  Septic Check is working on the problem.
 
Community Sewer Project – Supervisor J Stegmeir spoke with a property owner who is willing to split out 10 acres that could be used for part of the new sewer project.  The cost has not been determined as yet and this will all have to be brought up before the steering committee.  Other property can and will be looked at also. 
 
Roads – Supervisor J Stegmeir contacted St. Louis County to have them come up and steam culverts on State Point road.
 
Community Center – Deana Callais will take over cleaning the Town hall and keeping up supplies.  It was decided that she should purchase a new vacuum for the Town Hall.
 
The Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting is set for April 26, from 10 to 11 am here at the Town Hall.  The board agrees that this date works fine for them.
 
Supervisor M Tomczak contacted Mark Lindhurst regarding cleaning cattails and area around the fish.   He told Marlene that there is no problem doing so as long as they stay in the same foot print as before.  The Kabetogama Lake Association will be in charge of this project.
 
New Business –   
 
Review annual levy – the board reviewed the previous years expenditures and discussed the levy.  No action was taken because this will be voted on at the annual meeting.
 
The Annual Meeting and elections will be held here at the Town Hall on March 9, 2021.  Elections are from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and the annual meeting will begin at 8:15 pm
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
M Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
February 2, 2021
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.  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 January 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 her report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal January 1, 2021 - $231,524.58
Deposits - $2,789.84
Total Expenses - $5,019.66
End Bal. January 31, 2021 - $229,294.76
 
Road Fund - $25,140.07
Road CD - $21,968.86
Road Fund Bal - $47,108.93
Checking CD - $26,933.68
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal January 1, 2021 - $56,274.26
Deposits - $538.28
Expenses - $4,626.65
End Bal January 31, 2021 - $52,185.89
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal January 1, 2021 - $12,675.71
Deposits - $104.82
Expenses - $7,820.00
End Bal. January 31, 2021 - $4,960.53
 
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 - $1,125.34
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,091.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment –
 

 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir stated that the annual letters and rate sheets have been sent out to all Pucks Point members.  Septic Check would like to renew their contract with a rate increase beginning in 2021.    For the next 4 months we will pay $500.00 and the remaining months the amount will be $1,833.00.  Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve this contract with Septic Check and the new rates, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Community Sewer Project – Supervisor J Stegmeir has found some property that is for sale and could be used for the new community sewer in areas F, G, H and J.  The board agreed that he should continue to pursue this with the owner of this property.
 
Roads – Nothing New.
 
Community Center – Nothing New.
 
New Business –   
 
The Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting is set for April 26, from 10 to 11 am here at the Town Hall.  The board agrees that this date works fine for them.
 
Supervisor M Tomczak is trying to get information from SLC regarding cutting down some of the cat tails at the corner where the fish statue is located.  It was suggested that she contact the Forestry regarding this matter.  She would like to get the ball rolling on this matter then turn it over to the Kabetogama Lake Association.
 
Supervisor M Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
M Manninen, Clerk

Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
January 5, 2021
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors M Tomczak, J Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M Manninen.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the December 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 December 1, 2020 - $224,403.93
Deposits - $63,379.97
Total Expenses - $56,250.32
End Bal. December 31, 2020 - $231,533.58
 
Road Fund - $25,215.07
Road CD - $21,968.86
Road Fund Bal - $47,183.93
Checking CD - $26,933.68
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal December 1, 2020 - $38,060.80
Deposits - $21,269.46
Expenses - $3,056.00
End Bal December 31, 2020 - $56,274.26
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal December 1, 2020 - $6,679.02
Deposits - $5,996.69
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. December 31, 2020 - $12,675.71
 
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 - $881.27
PPSSD Claims
                                      Total – $4,225.94
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
  
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir stated that treatment site would be shutting down for the winter, he also stated that there is more waste coming in this winter than last.  Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve rates Ordinance 16-3 Rev. 1 seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.  Clerk M Manninen will send a copy to the County Law Library.
 
Community Sewer Project – Nothing New
 
Roads – Nothing New.
 
Community Center – Nothing New.
 
New Business –   
 
The Township received a notice from St. Louis County Environmental Services regarding their canister sites.  There have been staffing issues related to the pandemic that have prevented the opening of one of its sites.  The department is making every effort to prevent a site closure from happening again.
Residents are encouraged to call St. Louis County Environmental Services main phone line:  218-749-9703 or 1-800-450-9278 before visiting any sites as the message is updated daily to alert citizens of any site closings. 
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Chairman L Kec seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
M Manninen, Clerk