​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
June 7, 2022
Draft
 
Chairman B. Master opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Kec Supervisor J. Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M Manninen along with 12 guests.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the agenda with the following additions: add liquor license to Public Comment and Snowmobile sign to old business, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the May 3rd regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal May 1, 2022 - $229,882.63
Deposits - $3088.20
Total Expenses - $8,766.89
End Bal. May 31, 2022 - $224,203.94
 
Road Fund - $34,918.96
Road CD - $22,181.54
Road Fund Bal - $57,100.50
Checking CD - $27,288.13
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal May 1, 2022 - $56,028.57
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $10,061.94
End Bal May 31, 2022 - $46,966.63
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal May 1, 2022 - $4,959.73
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. May 31, 2022 - $4,959.73
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Kec, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $6,895.57
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $9,556.94
Supervisor L. Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – Sandy Point Resort attended to have their liquor license approved.  Al Bistodeau introduced himself as a co-owner along with his wife Sandy and Tanner & Brooke Steinlicht.  Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the license, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Supervisor J. Stegmeir reported to the board that the Pucks Point Subordinate Service District fared fairly well during this flood period.  Three grinder stations needed to have plastic and sandbags put around them.  With all the rain and water surrounding things the result was that the inflow into the system tripled. 
 
Flood 2022 – Supervisor J. Stegmeir gave a brief overview of the flood operations at the Town Hall.  35,000 bags were produced during this process or an average of 3,000 bags per day.  From May 21 through June3, 100,000 bags were produced by the National Guard, the sand bagging machine, and several volunteer groups from outside the community for an average of 7,700 bags per day.  Total sandbags produced to date is 135,000.  Approximately 114,000 are on the lake.  We have 21,000 filled sandbags in reserve at the Town Hall.  We have offered 6,000 to Koochiching County if transportation can be arranged.  This would leave a reserve of approximately 15,000 to 20,000 filled sandbags for use by the community of needed to maintain sandbag protection going forward through the highwater period.  We were helped by the MN Dept of corrections crew from Thistledew Camp in Togo for 4 days.  The MN Dept. of Correction crew from Willow River for 1 day.  The Littlefork school provided students for 3 days.  Hibbing police coordinated volunteers from Hibbing for 1 day, 57 volunteers who produced 10,000 bags.  Voyageurs National Park allowed trucks/trailers, and personnel to deliver sandbags, fill sandbags and help set sandbags on the lake.  We had 5 skid steer owner operators who volunteered their time at the hall.  Restaurant and Resort owners helped feed and house volunteer crews in our area.  Many people were involved in feeding the crews here at the hall and donating lots of baked goods.  Saint Louis County Emergency Management Division personally delivered 166,000 sandbags, over 100,000 zip ties, poly sheeting, sump pumps and other supplies that were needed. Saint Louis County Highway department delivered 189 truckloads of sand and delivered the sandbagging machine.
 
 
Community Sewer Project – SEH gave an overview of the Facility Plan and gave an outlook of the project and some timelines at a public meeting held after the Town Board meeting on June 7th.
 
Roads – State Point Road has flooded.  Once the water recedes the road will be assessed for damages.
 
Community Center – The Town Hall was control center for the 2022 flood.
 
Other – Supervisor B. Master spoke with Saint Louis County regarding installing snowmobile crossing sign here at Kabetogama.  There must be proof that the sign is worth installing.  Brigette will set up a meeting with our snowmobile club and VTSI and Vic from the county to hopefully show need.
 
There was a discussion regarding mowing at the Town Hall.  Ryan Tomczak currently mows. Chad Nevalainen has shown interest in mowing.  The board has decided to leave Ryan as the mower for this season and Chad would like to take over next year. 
 
Playground equipment was discussed.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to allow the township to purchase a new swing set, seconded by L. Kec, motion carried.  Supervisor L. Kec will look at the old play set and determine how much trouble it would be to take it down.  Sanding and staining do not seem to be an option right now.
 

 
New Business –  
 
There was a discussion regarding the propane odor in the Town Hall.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir volunteered to research this issue and hopefully come up with some kind of solution.
 
Supervisor L. Kec made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
May 3, 2022
Draft
 
Chairman B. Master opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Kec Supervisor J. Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M Manninen and Colin Marcusen with SEH Engineering firm attended via Microsoft Teams.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the April regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal April 1, 2022 - $238,230.08
Deposits - $381.09
Total Expenses - $8,728.54
End Bal. April 30, 2022 - $229,882.63
 
Road Fund - $35,653.96
Road CD - $22,148.59
Road Fund Bal - $57,802.55
Checking CD - $27,234.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal April 1, 2022 - $59,479.57
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,451.00
End Bal April 30, 2022 - $56,028.57
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal April 1, 2022 - $4,959.73
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. April 30, 2022 - $4,959.73
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $5,136.00
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,956.00
Supervisor L. Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Nothing to report
 
 
Community Sewer Project – Colin attended the meeting via Microsoft Teams.  Colin and another engineer will be attending our June meeting in person.  The project is just getting started.  Area K1 will be connected to the Pucks Point Sewer District in the future.  Areas K5-K8 should be all together as one system.  We will mainly communicate by emails.  Design/Report questions will go to John and Mary, Project schedule and review of deliverables will go to the whole board.  Meetings will be held via go to conference from Microsoft, Project Budgeting - John and Mary, Progress reports to all.  Braun Intertec will be contacted regarding easements.  SEH will send an agenda prior to each meeting.  Contact will be made with residents maybe in July to get more information regarding their properties.  SEH will set up a link with their website for this project.
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – The alarm went off on our septic tanks again.  Supervisor L. Kec responded and took care of the matter.  Marlene spoke with Viitas and they were going to contact the tank manufacturer to come and repair some holes that are in the tanks.
 
Other – There is ongoing research regarding the signs that we would like to have at the snowmobile road crossings.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir will contact the state and Chairman B. Master will get a quote for sings.
 
Additional playground equipment and a new picnic table were discussed again.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir would like pictures and quotes.
 
New Business –  
 
The Kabetogama Lake Association has requested that the Township clerk contact the county to obtain a list of all licensed private vacation rentals in the township.
 
More gravel was hauled to the canister site.
 
Supervisor L. Kec made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
April 5, 2022
Draft
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir opened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor B Master, Treasurer D. Callais, Clerk M Manninen and Bob DeGross Superintendent of VNP.   All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Chairman L. Kec was not in attendance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor B. Master moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, 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 B. Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal March 1, 2022 - $234,504.77
Deposits - $8,884.53
Total Expenses - $5,159.22
End Bal. March 31, 2022 - $238,230.08
 
Road Fund - $35,653.96
Road CD - $22,148.59
Road Fund Bal - $57,802.55
Checking CD - $27,234.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal March 1, 2022 - $62,320.57
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $2,841.00
End Bal March 31, 2022 - $59,479.57
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal March 1, 2022 - $4,959.73
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. March 31, 2022 - $4,959.73
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor B. Master, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $5,226.76
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $1,961.00
Supervisor B. Master moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – Superintendent Bob DeGross from Voyageurs National Park was in attendance and spoke about Zebra Mussel prevention and containment, Wetland Restoration Project early spring and summer work, Destination Voyageurs Exhibit Project at Kabetogama Lake by the walleye and in Orr.  On June 9th there will be a public event to christen the new Namakan tour boat the Ne-zho-dain and recognizing the work that was done at Ellsworth Rock Garden.  Bob also discussed the summer camping reservation statistics and trends.
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Supervisor J. Stegmeir stated that there has been some freeze up at PPSSD.  Crandalls has had to come in and do pumping, a valve that seemed to be airlocked was removed and steaming needed to be done.  The pipes were flowing freely as of this meeting.  All of these issues will cost extra for in 2022.
 
 
Community Sewer Project – Supervisor J. Stegmeir gave the approval to pay the SEH bill that we received, and we may be reimbursed for it.
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – The alarm went off on our septic tanks.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir determined that the tanks were full again even though they had been pumped in the fall.  Viitas was contacted on this, but they do not do any pumping until the end of April.  The supervisors decided that Crandalls should be contacted to pump out the tanks and we should contact Viitas to investigate why the tanks are filling up so often.
 
Other – regarding the installation of some type of warning signs or lights at the snowmobile road crossings; Supervisor J. Stegmeir contacted that county and they do not put out those kinds of signs and Supervisor B. Master said that the VTSI does not do that either.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir will contact the state regarding this matter since it is a state trail we are concerned about.
 
New Business –  
 
Supervisor B. Master moved to approve the renewal of liquor licenses for Blind Pig Tap House, Pine Aire Resort and Sandy Point Resort and The Rocky Ledge seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Additional playground equipment and a new picnic table was discussed.  The township and community club will come up with a plan for this.
 
Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to remove Carol Stegmeir’s name off the checking accounts because she is no longer the Deputy Clerk and add Brigette Master new Supervisor and Betsey Warrington new Deputy Clerk to them, Mary Manninen Clerk, Deana Callais Treasurer, Marlene Tomczak Deputy Treasurer, Larry Kec and John Stegmeir Supervisors are all to stay on as authorized signatures.  Seconded by Supervisor B. Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Supervisor B. Master made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Reorganization Meeting
April 5, 2022
Draft
Supervisor J. Stegmeir opened Reorganization meeting at 8:05 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor J. Stegmeir, Supervisor B. Master, Clerk M. Manninen and Treasurer D. Callais.
 
Agenda – The agenda was approved on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor B. Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the April 6, 2021 reorganization meeting were reviewed. Supervisor B. Master moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The following items were approved on motion by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor B. Master, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Officers going forward Chairman – Brigette Master , Vice - Chair Larry Kec. Positions of Chair and Vice-Chair are rotated between Supervisors each year.
 
Board Meeting Schedule and Location for the township board meetings going forward. 2022 April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug 2, Sept 6, Oct. 4, Nov will be the day after the elections, Dec. 6, 2023 Jan 3, Feb 7, March 7, April 4. All meetings will be held at the Town Hall, 9707 Gamma Road.
 
Official Newspaper – The Timberjay, Tower, MN
 
Township Attorney – Mr. Robert Ruppe
 
Lead Supervisor for Roads – Supervisor J Stegmeir, backup L Kec
 
Lead Supervisor for Subordinate Sewer District – Supervisor J Stegmeir, backup L Kec
 
Lead Supervisor for Community Town Hall – Supervisor B. Master
 
Meeting Notice Posting Place – Gateway Store, Town Hall, Township Web Site and Digital Sign.
 
Emergency Trail and clean-up contractor – Greg House
 
Bank Designation – Border State Bank
 
Subordinate Sewer District Engineer – SEH
 
Compensation Rates for Township Officers
Chairman - $350.00
Supervisors - $350.00
Treasurer - $350.00
Clerk - $18.00 per hour
Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer - $50.00 per meeting when filling in for the Treasurer or Clerk
Mileage Rate – follow current federal Mileage Rate at that time
Additional Compensation Rates:
Election Judge - $12.00 per hour
Town Hall Cleaning Person - $18.00 per hour
Miscellaneous Clerical duties when Clerk/Treasurer are unavailable - $15.00 per hour
 
Supervisor B. Master moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Manninen Clerk, Kabetogama Township

TOWN OF KABETOGAMA
ANNUAL MEETING
MARCH 8, 2022
DRAFT
 
The annual meeting of the Town of Kabetogama was called to order by Clerk Manninen at 8:15 pm on March 8, 2022.  There were 7 people attending this meeting.  Those attending the meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Clerk Manninen called for nominations for a moderator.  Marlene Tomczak moved to nominate Larry Warrington, seconded by Brigette Master.  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.   Marlene Tomczak moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mary Manninen, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
The Clerk was asked to read the Board of Audit Minutes from the March 1, 2022 meeting.   Betsey Warrington moved to accept the Board of Audit minutes, seconded by Marlene Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Old Business: 
 
The minutes from the 2021 annual meeting were reviewed by all.  Betsey Warrington moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Brigette Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The moderator read the dates for the next Annual Township Meeting.  The annual meeting will be held on March 14, 2023 at the Kabetogama Town Hall at 8:15 pm.  Alternate bad weather date is March 21, 2023 same location and time.
The next Annual Township Election will be held on March 14, 2022 at the Kabetogama Town Hall from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.  Alternate bad weather date is March 21, 2023 same location and time.  Mary Manninen moved to accept these dates, times, and locations, seconded by Marlene Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Election Results – Moderator Warrington asked for the results of the Annual Township election held March 8, 2022.  For the position of Supervisor 3-year term, Brigette Master received 12 votes and there were no write-ins.  For the position of Clerk 2-year term, Mary Manninen received 12 votes with no write-ins.  John Stegmeir moved to accept the 2022 election results, seconded by Mary Manninen, all voting aye, motion carried. 
 
Lake Kabetogama Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report 2021
 
Fire Chief Bryan Wichner gave the following report -  The department now has 12 active members with the addition of Rachel Tomczak and Cindy Wichner.  The department responded to 14 fire calls and 3 medical assists.  The department continues to ask for more volunteers.  Volunteer Fire fighters are eligible for a retirement benefit after being vested for 5 yrs. 
 
The department has again begun in-person business meetings and hands on training.  Fire Chief Bryan Wichner is trying to resume the hunter’s supper and raffle this year.
 
Projects completed in 2021:
Purchased 10 full sets of turnout gear including boots and helmets which cost $31,750
Purchased the RAM Air 4 place gear dryer unit for $6700
Purchased the Grove EW30 Extractor for $5996
Purchased new high-density rubber 3000-gallon dump tank for $2470
Purchased 3 25’ lengths of fire hose for $450
Purchased 2 new pagers for $900
The helipad is now complete, all markers are up
 
Future Projects:
Purchase a new side by side to replace the 26 year old 6x6 which has become increasingly unreliable.  The 6x6 will be kept as the snow removal unit for the helipad.  Estimated cost around $25,000 but we are working on incentives and discounts for Fire Departments.  Thanks go out to the Kabetogama Community Club which donated $5000 to be used specifically for this purchase.
Purchasing a Kimtek Medilite Transport rescue skid for the back of the side by side for approximately $3750
Purchasing FAA approved De-icer for the helipad, price unknown at this time.
Purchasing 12 new sets of wildland fire fighting gear to replace our current gear which has expired approximate cost of $4800.  We will be applying for the DNR 50/50 grant to help cover this expense.
Purchasing 2 more full sets of turnout gear once our new members have completed one full year of service $6350
 
We were able to get another year out of our boiler which Shannon’s found to be incorrectly installed.  The current quote from Shannon’s is $8500 installed.  This will be discussed at the nest business meeting
A new building or partial reconstruction of the original building is still in consideration.
Until we come to a final decision on what we are going to do for a new building or partial reconstruction of our current building the fire Departments budget we remain the same.
 
Respectfully,  Bryan Wichner Chief LKAVFD
 
Kabetogama EMS 2020 Annual Report:
Fire Chief Bryan Wichner stated that the medical went out on 37 calls and is looking to get a new snowmobile.
 
Work at the Walleye:
 
Betsey Warring gave an overview of the work done at the walleye.  Hopefully it will be completed by this spring.  Betsey thanked the Kabetogama Township for the donation of $2600 towards the project.  There is a grant from the IRRRB for up to $10,000 to be used for the signage on the kiosk.  The stairs to the walleye are to be stained this year also.
 
New Business:
 
The 2023 proposed levy was reviewed by all.  The only change was an increase to the insurance liability line, from $3,500 to $3,800. Brigette Master moved to approve the 2023 levy in the amount of $93,000.00, seconded by Marlene Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Brigette Master moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 pm, seconded by Betsey Warrington, all voting aye, motion carried. 
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
Mary Manninen, Clerk Kabetogama Township

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
March 1, 2022
Draft
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir opened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor B Master, Chairman L Kec, Treasurer D. Callais Deputy M. Tomczak and Clerk M Manninen.   All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  After the pledge the board had a moment of silence for the people of Ukraine.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda with the addition of M Tomczak proposal to PPSSD, seconded by Supervisor B. Master, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the February regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor B. Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal February 1, 2022 - $242,975.76
Deposits - $3,093.00
Total Expenses - $11,563.99
End Bal. February 28, 2022 - $234,504.77
 
Road Fund - $32,658.96
Road CD - $22,148.59
Road Fund Bal - $54,808.35
Checking CD - $27,234.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal February 1, 2022 - $65,448.47
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,1270.90
End Bal February 28, 2022 - $62,320.57
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal February 1, 2022 - $4,959.73
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. February 28, 2022 - $4,959.73
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved with corrections to the Road and Capital Debt. Reduction accounts, on a motion by Supervisor B. Master, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $1,264.73
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,149.00
Supervisor B. Master moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – Marlene Tomczak asked if there was anyway that caution lights or signs could be posted at the snowmobile crossings here at Kabetogama and down Ash River.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir will contact the county and Supervisor B. Master will contact the V.T.S. I. regarding this request.
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Supervisor J. Stegmeir spoke with the MPCA regarding our Financial Plan, (how we manage finances for PPSSD).   The MPCA has a form that we fill out and once this is done that becomes part of our permit.  The board received a new proposal from Matt Tomczak for the mowing and weed whipping at the treatment site for PPSSD.  He is requesting that his rate be increased to $100.00 per mowing for the 2022 season.  This is due to inflation and higher gas prices and increased operation costs.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to accept Matt’s proposal, seconded by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye, motion carried. 
 
 
Community Sewer Project – Supervisor J. Stegmeir signed the new Facilities Plan with SEH for Areas K3 and K5-K8.   He spoke with the MPCA for the process and procedure for funding from them to us.  Colin an engineer from SEH will be attending our May 3rd meeting to introduce a new engineer to us who will be helping Colin with our project.
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – St. Urhos will be held on March 12th with outside games and a potluck.
 
Other – None
 
New Business –   The township board reviewed the proposed levy for 2023.  Their conclusion was to leave it as is.  Money can be moved from line to line without increasing the budget.  This will be voted on at the annual meeting on March 8th.
 
The board was asked to approve a resolution because of redistricting in the state.  Resolution establishing precincts and polling places.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to approve this resolution, seconded by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Supervisor B. Master made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
February 2, 2022
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor B Master, Supervisor J Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais Deputy M. Tomczak and Clerk M Manninen.   All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor B. Master moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the January regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor B. Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal January 1, 2022 - $264,587.54
Deposits - $11,764.83
Total Expenses - $33,376.61
End Bal. January 31, 2022 - $242,975.76
 
Road Fund - $32,383.96
Road CD - $22,148.59
Road Fund Bal - $54,532.55
Checking CD - $27,234.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal January 1, 2022 - $68,567.47
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,119.00
End Bal January 31, 2022 - $65,448.47
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal January 1, 2022 - $12,779.73
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. January 31, 2022 - $12,779.73
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor B. Master, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $1,790.13
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,099.00
Supervisor B. Master 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 – Colin Marcusan with SEH Engineering firm called in on a TEAM conference call. He explained the new contract that SEH is proposing to the township for new facilities plan for the new sewer district.  A facilities plan is a document that MPCA and MN Public Facilities Authority use as a starting point to get us into their funding cycle.  To qualify for the funds that they offer we need to complete the facility plan and get it approved.  A facility plan is a feasibility study which reviews all of the options and possible alternatives and recommends an alternative that would be affordable.  This contract is for the facility plan and part of the design as well.  The contract is for $250,000 but according to Colin it will not cost that much to do the facility plan so since there are grant dollars to work with Colin thought that the extra funds could spill over toward the design phase.  In this facility plan SEH would do some surveying by a drone surveying company.  From this they can get what they need for the maps, laying out a collection system, considering possible treatment alternatives and they can also get geotechnical data.  Colin answered question from the supervisors.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir asked for some changes to the language of the contract.  Once the changes have all been made, Colin will get the contract back to the Township for approval.  The board agreed that Supervisor J. Stegmeir would be the person of authority to sign the contract.     
 
 
Community Sewer Project – Nothing new.
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – Nothing new.
 
Other – None
 
New Business –   Voyageur Country ATV Koochiching County Connection.  Supervisor B. Master wrote a letter of support for this group.  Brigette explained that this group is proposing to create ATV trails that would connect Kabetogama with International Falls and this would bring more business to the region.  The board unanimously approved of this letter to be sent to the VCATV. 
 
Supervisor J. Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor B. Master, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
January 4, 2022
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor B Master, Supervisor 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 B Master, 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 B Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal December 1, 2021 - $232,224.08
Deposits - $92,884.05
Total Expenses - $60,520.59
End Bal. December 31, 2021 - $264,587.54
 
Road Fund - $32,608.76
Road CD - $22,148.59
Road Fund Bal - $54,757.35
Checking CD - $27,234.30
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal December 1, 2021 - $32,249.81
Deposits - $39,585.66
Expenses - $3,268.00
End Bal December 31, 2021 - $68,567.47
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal December 1, 2021 - $3,628.91
Deposits - $9,150.82
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. December 31, 2021 - $12,779.73
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor B Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $710.79
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,134.00
Supervisor B Master moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Nothing new at this time.
 
 
Community Sewer Project – Chairman L Kec received a letter from C Koepke regarding the proposed sale of 10 acres to the township for the community sewer pending soil testing.  The board will pursue this and have the soil tested in the spring.  Collin with SEH will meet with the board in February to discuss a contract with SEH for the engineering of the community sewer.  Kabetogama Township will receive 300,000 from the VNP Clean Waters Fund.
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – Nothing new.
 
Other – None
 
New Business –   None
 
Supervisor B Master made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
December 14, 2021
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor B Master, Supervisor 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 B Master, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the November regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor B Master moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal November 1, 2021 - $237,673.22
Deposits - $12,588.16
Total Expenses - $18,037.30
End Bal. November 30, 2021 - $232,224.08
 
Road Fund - $32,826.75
Road CD - $22,148.59
Road Fund Bal - $54,975.34
Checking CD - $27,234.30
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal November 1, 2021 - $35,283.81
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,034.00
End Bal November 30, 2021 - $32,249.81
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal November 1, 2021 - $3,628.91
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. November 30, 2021 - $3,628.91
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor B Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $6,165.71
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $2,914.00
Supervisor B Master moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – The Special Tax breakdown for members of the Pucks Point Sewer District have been sent to the St. Louis County, members will receive their individual breakdowns in the beginning of January.  The system will be shut down for the winter season soon.
 
 
Community Sewer Project – Supervisor J. Stegmeir spoke with Matric Soils & Systems regarding the soil testing on the Houser property.   The test so far is not showing very good news for using this land for the sewer system.  More information will be available at the January meeting.  Supervisor J Stegmeir suggest that we continue with SEH and get a facility plan set as we will need one in the future.
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – Viitas did install the new alarm system for the septic tanks.  The children’s Christmas party went very well, thank you to Deana Callais for putting this all together.
 
Other – Clerk M Manninen contacted St. Louis County regarding the township signing off on a tobacco license.  It is not necessary for township approval.
 
New Business –   Supervisor B Master made a motion to approve the resolution 2021-01, Resolution Designating Annual Polling Place, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the contract with G House for plowing at PPSSD, debris removal from storms, mowing the Arrowhead Trail, seconded by Supervisor B Master, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor B. Master, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
November 2, 2021
Draft
 
Chairman L Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor B Master, Supervisor 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 Tobacco License New Business, seconded by Supervisor B Master, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the October regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor B Master moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal October 1, 2021 - $248,218.77
Deposits - $11,833.06
Total Expenses - $22,378.61
End Bal. October 31, 2021 - $237,673.22
 
Road Fund - $33,482.97
Road CD - $22,148.59
Road Fund Bal - $55,631.56
Checking CD - $27,234.30
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal October 1, 2021 - $36,343.81
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,060.00
End Bal October 31, 2021 - $35,283.81
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal October 1, 2021 - $3,628.91
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. October 31, 2021 - $3,628.91
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor B Master, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $2,810.98
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,180.00
Supervisor B Master 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 read his financial report for the Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District for the year 2021 and projected for 2022.  These numbers will be sent to all members of the district in January of 2022.  Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to approve the new agreement with Septic Check, seconded by Supervisor B Master, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
 
Community Sewer Project – We have had no communication back from Matric Soils & Systems regarding the soil testing done on the Houser property.  We now have a purchase agreement ready that will be used when we purchase the Houser property.   Supervisor J Stegmeir has worked with our attorney on this matter.  This last legislative session, the Clean Water Council recommended, and the legislature approved $1.4M dollars to the Voyageurs National Park Clean Water Project.  At the October 20 meeting, the Joint Powers Board distributed these dollars among the communities in the project.  Kabetogama received $300,000 for FY22/23.  Supervisor J Stegmeir has spoken with SEH and they would like to work on this project.  SEH will work on a contract with us and we will discuss this in January 2022.  The board is looking for a name for this new sewer project.  One suggestion was Kabetogama South Shore Sewer System.  Nothing has been decided yet.
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – Marlene does not think that Viitas will be able to get here yet this year to work on the outdoor septic alarm.  The Township received that grant from IRRRB in the amount of $10,000 to be used for the Community Wayside Replacement Project.
 
Other – Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to follow the CDC guidelines and to hold our meetings in the large room at the Town Hall and to wear masks if attendees are uncomfortable, seconded by B Master, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
New Business –   Clerk Manninen received a Tobacco License renewal for approval and signature.  The board is not sure we are responsible for signing this license.  Clerk M Manninen will contact St. Louis County regarding this matter.  This is tabled to the December meeting.
 
Supervisor B Master made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Betsey Warrington, Deputy Clerk