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
 

Thibodeau​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
 

​ Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
August 7, 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 along with one guest.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Kec moved to approve the agenda with one change, move guest speaker to be heard after the claims have been approved.   Seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the July 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 July 1, 2018 –  $148,636.35
Income - $98,666.80
Total Expenses - $42,914.05
End Bal. July 31, 2018 – $204,389.10
 
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. July 1, 2018 - $8,227.55
Income - $18,604.00
Expenses - $6,508.58
End Bal. July 31, 2018 - $20,322.97
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. July 1, 2018 - $3,591.00
Income - $6,635.11
Expenses – $0.00
End Bal. July 31, 2018 - $10,226.10       
 
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 – $69.56
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $141.00
John Stegmeir – Weebly Renewal - $19.95
Business Essentials – Office Supplies - $802.44
Wallmart – Supplies for Sewer Informational Mtg. - $15.84
Kevin Grossheim – Locking Box - $39.99
Keith Manninen – Mileage to Cook for election supplies - $54.28
Greg House – Mowing Arrowhead Trail - $240.00
                             Total - $1,383.06
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $2,000.00
                             North Star Elec. - $1,246.69
                             Crandall’s Septic Pumping - $2,225.00
                                                          Total - $5,471.69
Supervisor Stegmeir moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Comment Period:   None
 
 
Guest Speaker – Bob Degross, Voyageurs National Park Superintendent spoke on park matters.  He spoke regarding the public meeting from March about the ice road.  At this time there will be no changes regarding the ice road.  The park would like to gather more information this winter before making any more decisions.  There was a fuel spill this summer that did get out of the containment area but the MPCA is keeping an eye on things.  The park personnel did do a very good job informing residents of the spill.  There is a lot of work going on at the Ellsworth Rock Garden this summer.  There is funding for a two year project.  A new accessible trail is being built.  A new dock will be built also.  The cat tail mat is being removed.  It will take a couple of days to mulch up the mat.  The material will be raked up and piled on the shore to decay.  Once this is done the barrier will be removed and the houseboat site will be reopened.  They are seeking additional funding for the cattail eradication project.  Statistics for camping and houseboat sites, for the full season of 2017 are House boat permits were 1597 the majority of which are on the Namakan Basin.  Camping permits for last year were 3425, currently there are 2794 permits issued.  The Park is willing to help with more work on the helipad.  There was a change to the layout of the Park paper (The Rendezvous), Bob is looking for comments and or recommendations for this paper.
 
Old Business
             
PPSSD  -   Work is being done to square away the freeze issues on the sewer area.  There was a lightning strike hit by Johnson’s and Park Point Resort.  The air conditioner is still not working at the instrument building, the electronics were incorrect. No payment will be made until this has been completed. 
 
Roads & Trails – The Arrowhead trail has been mowed again, Greg is to get permission from a supervisor before he does any work on this trail in the future.

Community Building/Town Hall – Lee Herseth installed the light to shine on the flag pole.  There is still some sand issues with the water system and we may need to contact Kolstad/Olson to check on the well and the pump.  The filter in the softener needs to be rinsed more often.  There is still talk of turning the digital sign.  The township will try and contact Mesabi Sign co. again but they do not want to put any more money into this project.
Other –
NEW BUSINESS – Elections on August 14th here at the hall from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.  There will be another Sewer informational meeting on August 29th here at the Town Hall for those who were unable to attend the first meeting.  Letters were sent out to the appropriate land owners.
Supervisor Kec moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 pm. Seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​ Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
July 3, 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, Supervisor Kec moved to approve the agenda with one correction, change additional Fire Dept. funding for the Heli-pad not for new fire hall, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the June 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 June 1, 2018 –  $154,668.59
Income - $12.50
Total Expenses - $6,044.74
End Bal. June 30, 2018 – $148,636.35
 
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. June 1, 2018 - $8,227.55
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. June 30, 2018 - $8,227.55
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. June 1, 2018 - $3,591.00
Income - $0.00
Expenses – $0.00
End Bal. June 30, 2018 - $3,591.00
 
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 – $69.78
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $97.00
Deana Callais – Drove Clerk to Duluth for Election Judge Training and Back X 2 – $151.51
Marlene Tomczak – Handicap sign stencil - $28.98
AVG Antivirus - $53.43
Menards – Salt for water softener - $27.70
SLC – Automark Machine Maint. - $180.00
Endicia – Postage for meeting mailing - $75.00
House Logging – Mowing Arrowhead Trail - $240.00
                             Total - $923.40
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $2,000.00
                             North Star Elec. - $1,280.00
                                                          Total - $3,280.00
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
             
Planning Commission – The Planning Board held their meeting on July 3, 2018 at the Town Hall.  Members present were Chair Carol Stegmeir, Kevin Grossheim, Vickie Peterson, Betsey Warrington and Marlene Tomczak liaison to the Township Board of Supervisors.  Under old business they discussed the Little Library which marge Wigton’s family would like to donate a licensed little library in her memory to be p lace at the Town Hall as soon as it is ready.  The outdoor message board has been installed.  The flag pole has been installed and a light will be installed to shine on it.  Marlene has tried contacting the sign company to see if the sign could be slanted more toward the road but they have not gotten back to her yet.
Under New Business, medical devices are available to borrow at the Town Hall.  Clean Water Initiative informational meetings have been set for July 18 and August 29th.  Letters have been sent to resident who live on or near the lake.  There is ongoing construction and fund raising for the Heli Pad project.  More detailed information from the July 2nd planning board meeting can be read on the township web site under Planning Commission Board Minutes.
 
 
 
PPSSD  -   The air conditioner has been installed but not working yet, they are waiting for the electrician.  The Township has two Bill of Sales for two shared grinder stations.  The Township is buying the installation of the sewer line to the   two shared grinder stations.  The township needs this to have true access to them.  Supervisor Kec moved to pay the bill of sales for access to the shared grinder stations, seconded by seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  The board has agreed to send a registered letter in regards to access of a PPSSD member’s property.  The informational meeting is set for July 18th.
 
Roads & Trails – The Arrowhead trail has been mowed.  Pucks Point road has been graded.  No calcium chloride will be put on State Point road this year.
Community Building/Town Hall – the flag has been installed along with the message board.  We still have sand coming into the filter for the well.
Other –
NEW BUSINESS – there is a position available on the cook hospital board, filing opens on July 31st.
Chairman Tomczak 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
June 5, 2018
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Supervisors Stegmeir and Kec, Clerk Manninen, Treasurer Callais, Deputy Clerk Stegmeir and 3 Guest.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Kec moved to approve the agenda with one addition, add Dawn Keeler and Jay Tomczak to new business, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the May 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 May 1, 2018 –  $159,202.61
Income - $1,052.79
Total Expenses - $5,595.82
End Bal. May 31, 2018 – $154,659.60
Road Fund - $16,700.28
Road CD’s - $21,284.88
Road Fund Bal - $37,985.16
Checking CD - $25,908.89
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal. May 1, 2018 - $10,381.76
Income - $1,052.79
Expenses - $3,207.00
End Bal. May 31, 2018 - $8,227.55
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. May 1, 2018 - $3,591.00
Income - $0.00
Expenses – $0.00
End Bal. May 31, 2018 - $3,591.00
 
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 – $69.78
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $122.00
Deana Callais – Election Machine to Virginia and Back X 2 – $168.04
Plunket Pest Control – General Pest Control - $361.00
The Journal – Public Notice for the LBOE - $46.15
MATIT – Insurance renewal - $2,685.00
Intuit QuickBooks – Payroll renewal – $651.94
Endicia – Postage - $50.00
Pine Ridge Gift shop – Gift Certificate - $30.00
                             Total - $3,892.69
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $2,000.00
                             North Star Elec. - $1,207.00
                                                          Total - $3,207.00
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  -   Grinder Stations being checked. 
 
Roads & Trails – Nothing new at this time.
Community Building/Town Hall – Marlene reported that she had the water system looked at again.  There was a lot of fine sand in the filter of the water softener and we should keep an eye on it.
Other – Fire Chief Larry Warrington asked the board to increase the Fire Department Levy by $10,000.00.  This money will be put towards the hellipad.  Supervisor Stegmeir moved to accept this increase, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Dawn Keeler discussed with the board the conditional use permit that Kab Outdoors is in the process of obtaining.
Jay Tomczak and Larry Warrington gave the board an update on the helipad that the fire department is having installed behind the fire hall. 
The board discussed having two informational meetings for lakeshore and near lakeshore property owners to further discuss the Clean Water Plan for Kabetogama.  Letters will be sent out as soon as the dates have been set.
Supervisor Kec moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 pm. Seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk
 

​ Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
April 10, 2018
Draft
 
Chairman Stegmeir opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Supervisor Tomczak, Supervisor Kec, Treasurer Callais, Deputy Clerk Stegmeir and 1 Guest.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Tomczak moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the March regular meeting were reviewed. Motion by Supervisor Kec to approve the minutes, seconded by Supervisor Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Callais.
Financial Report
Checking –
Beg Bal March 1, 2018 –  $180,251.38
Income - $220.29
Total Expenses - $9,231.06
End Bal. March 31, 2018 – $171,240.61
Road Fund - $16,700.28
Road CD’s - $21,284.88
Road Fund Bal - $37,985.16
Checking CD - $25,908.89
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal. March 1, 2018 - $15,444.83
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $12,044.88
End Bal. March 31, 2018 - $3,399.95
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. March 1, 2018 - $4,591.00
Income - $0.00
Expenses – 0.00
End Bal. March 31, 2018 - $4,591.00
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Claims – Supervisor Tomczak read the claims.
 
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet – $70.29
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $128.00
The Journal – Meeting Notices - $100.68
Election Judges - $96.00
Annual Meeting Moderator - $50.00
Kabetogama Fire Dept. – Shortage from Levies - $5,000.00
St. Louis County Auditor – Waste Assessment - $280.00
                             Total - $5,724.97
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $2,000.00
                             North Star Elec. - $718.00
                             MN Pollution Control Agency - $505.00
                             Total - $3,223.00
Supervisor Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Chairman Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Comment Period:    Fire Chief Larry Warrington discussed the needs of the fire department for the new building that they want to build.
 
 
Old Business
             
PPSSD  -   Chairman Stegmeir discussed a meeting with a member of the sewer district.
 
Roads & Trails –  No new business.
Community Building/Town Hall – John Reamer donated a flag and pole to the Community Club to be install at the Kabetogama Town Hall.
Other – None
NEW BUSINESS
VNP Joint Powers Board Clean Water Plan – Discussion:  We could promote what’s available to the community and see if there are any interested parties and see how we could go about moving forward with this.   
MATIT Life Insurance – The board has decided to not enroll at this time.  Supervisor Tomczak moved to review this again next year, seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
Liquor License – Kecs Kove, The Pines of Kabetogama, Rocky Ledge, Arrowhead Lodge, Sandy Point Lodge, Kab Outdoors, Pine Aire, Supervisor Kec moved to approve the liquor licenses, seconded by Supervisor Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
Chairman Stegmeir moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 pm. Seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​KABETOGAMA TOWNSHIP
REORGANIZATION APRIL 10, 2018
Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
Supervisor Tomczak moved to approve the Minutes from the May 2, 2017 Reorganization Meeting, seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
The following items were approved on a motion by Supervisor Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
Chairman/Vice-Chairman – Marlene Tomczak will be Chairman, Larry Kec will be Vice-Chairman.  The positions of Chair and Vice-Chair will be rotated between Supervisors each year.
 
Board Meeting Schedule and Location for the township board meetings in 2018; April 3, May 1, June 5, July 2, Aug 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov ???, Dec. 4, 2019 – Jan 8, Feb 5, March 5, . All meeting will be held at the Town Hall, 9707 Gamma Road.
 
Planning Commission Meeting Schedule – April 2, July 2, Oct. 1, 2018 Jan 7, 2019
 
Official Newspaper - The Journal, International Falls, MN.
Township Attorney - continue using Mr. Robert Ruppe as our attorney.                                                             
Road Supervisor - John Stegmeir as road supervisor.
Pucks Point Sewer Dist. Supervisor – John Stegmeir.
Meeting Notice Posting Place - Gateway Store, Town Hall, Township web site and the Digital Sign.
Emergency Trail and clean-up contractor - Greg House.
Bank Designation - Border State Bank.
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District Engineer – SEH.
Compensation Rates for Township Officers
Chairman - $350.00 per month
Supervisors - $350.00 per month
Treasurer - $350.00 per month
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 Tomczak moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 pm, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion
carried.
 
Respectfully Submitted, 
Mary Manninen, Clerk, Kabetogama Township