September 13, 2016

Board Meeting Minutes
Maine Prairie Township
September 13, 2016

Attendees: Chair Wicker, Supervisor Kuechle, Supervisor Loewen,  Clerk/Treasurer Hunt, Deputy Clerk Robinson, Joe and Eric Hendricks, Gene Merten, Ben and Ellie Fox, Jerry and Joyce Albert, Amy and Denny Johnson, Jim Kuechle, Edward Stein, Sherman and Judy Minter, Dan and Loren Lynch, Donald and Debra Steuve.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Wicker with the pledge to the flag.

Planning and Zoning meeting opened at 7:00 p.m.

One additional item was added to the Planning and Zoning Agenda under New Business.

Board meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m.

Motion by Supervisor Loewen/Chair Wicker to approve the August 2, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Supervisor Loewen/Chair Wicker to approve the August 30, 2016 Joint Meeting Minutes with the City of Kimball and Maine Prairie Township. All in favor, motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.
Ten (10) claims were presented for approval and payment for the month of August in the amount of $26,743.81 (see claims list attached). Receipts for August totaled $2,582.57.  Motion by Supervisors Loewen/Kuechle to approve the Treasurer’s report subject to Audit and pay claims as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

New Business:
Sherman Minter – Lakeside Court Plowing and Grading:  Several residents residing along Lakeside Court inquired about the Township taking over plowing and grading. The Board is exploring options regarding this issue. Supervisor Loewen to contact Randy Sabart (SEH) Short Elliot Hendrickson to schedule a time to meet and view the road.

Holy Cross Gambling Permit: Motion by Chair Wicker to approve the Holy Cross Gambling Permit. Seconded by Supervisor Kuechle. All in favor, motion carried.

Old Business:
2016 Road Projects/83rd Avenue:  The Board discussed 83rd Avenue road improvement project. Supervisor Loewen to contact Randy Sabart of (SEH) Short Elliot Hendrickson to schedule a time to view the road and discuss the proposed work.

Road Plan:  Road counts are complete.

There being no further business, motion by Supervisor Loewen/Chair Wicker to adjourn the Board meeting at 9:07 p.m. All in favor, motion carried.

Respectively submitted,

Lori Hunt
Clerk/Treasurer