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January 16, 2025
Wanamingo Township Meeting Minutes
January 16, 2025
The meeting of the Wanamingo Township Board was called to order at approximately 5:30 PM on Thursday, January 16, 2025, by Chairman Tom Shane. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Members present were Supervisors; Tom Shane, John Hegseth and Kerry Olson. Clerk; Tamra Berg and Treasurer; Nancy Hegseth. The clerk’s report was read. Motion by Kerry to approve the minutes. 2nd by Tom. Motion carries. The treasurer's report was read. Motion by Tom to approve the treasurer's report. 2nd by Kerry. Motion carries.
Nancy mentioned there are two outstanding checks for the Fire Contract and the County.
Motion by Tom to pay the bills. 2nd by John. Motion carries. Motion by Tom to pay Kerry. 2nd by John. Kerry abstains. Motion carries.
Old Business:
Planning & Zoning: Tom was not able to follow up with MAT concerning our solar concerns. Discussion that a 4-7 acre site can support a 1 megawatt solar farm. Should there be restrictions on A1 land? Should this be brought up at the annual meeting so the residents can voice their opinion? How to get information to the residents? Zumbrota Shopper is no longer mailed out. Have a flyer sent?
Road Updates: Kerry said there was not much going on.
Fitzgerald Pit: will keep this on the agenda as a reminder the IUP expires in April.
No updates on the 60th Ave culvert.
Kerry completed his Board of Appeal Training.
Kerry filed for supervisor. Nancy did not file for treasurer.
There is a Township Day at the Capital, January 27, 2025. A free bus is offered.
New Business:
December calls for service were 42
Absentee Voting materials will be picked up by Kerry from Monday, Jan 27 - Wed., Feb. 5. Tamra will let the County know. Absentee voting begins on Friday, Feb. 7.
Tamra received a notice from Xcel regarding their application to increase electric rates. Majority of the township has REA for their electricity needs.
Arrow Tree Works sent an email to board members.
Wanamingo Township’s Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting to be on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Wanamingo Townhall. Tom will be on vacation from April 4 - May 10 so he will not be in attendance.
The Goodhue Township Officer's Meeting will be on Sat. Feb. 1, 2025 in Zumbrota
Tamra is on vacation from Monday, Jan. 27 to Thursday, Feb. 6.
MAT sent an email regarding the District 4 Special Election on Feb. 6
Motion by Kerry to appoint Chad Quiggle, Kim Thompson, Tamra Berg, Tom Shane and Leah Shane as election judges for the March 11 election. 2nd by Tom. Motion carries.
Motion by Tom to allow Tamra to appoint 2 judges to the Ballot Board for the March 11 election. 2nd by Kerry. Motion carries.
Tamra received an email for a 2025 Citizen's Academy from the Sheriff's Dept. These are 10 classes for 3 hours each. No one was interested in attending.
The Board of Audit will need to be held at the Feb. 20th meeting.
There will be a Spring Officers Training on March 18 in Rochester.
The 2025 mileage rate is now at 70 cents a mile
2024 W-2's have been distributed.
Kerry plans to ask Sawdust Savage for an updated estimate for tree removal on 110th by Halverson's.
The outside lights on the town hall are not working. Not sure if they are dusk to dawn. Tom will have Shane Electric look into it.
Tamra will do the Worker's Comp Audit and send it to MATIT.
Tamra received an email for 2025 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) (voluntary) from the Census Bureau. This is to let them know if there are any changes to boundaries or any annexation in the township.
Other Business: Kielmeyer has submitted an extended gravel contract for 2025. Motion by Tom to accept the contract. 2nd by Kerry. Motion carries. Contract was signed and Tamra will get it mailed.
Motion to adjourn by Tom. 2nd by Kerry. Motion carries.
Meeting adjourned at 6:17 PM
Next Meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM
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