Regular Meeting January 8, 2026 (One week late due to holiday). Present: Supervisors; John Shockman, Donald Fix, Dean Bondeson, Treasurer Craig Betsinger, Clerk Val Anderson, Steve Hass, other residents. John called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed, Motion by Shockman, seconded and carried. Treasurer’s reports received
OLD BUSINESS: Bill Becklin updated us on the Highbridge closure. A letter with where we are at in the process with questions on how to proceed will be sent to our attorney for review and recommendations. Our current concern is the placement of the cul-de-sac on the east side of the bridge. We would like to place it on our current road easement with gaining an additional easement on the property south of our road on the Kenneth Becklin property. The easement on the west side has already been granted to us though the WLH Pines Addition by James Pankan. Once the location of the East cul-de-sac is established we can proceed with the cul-de-sac designs.
Most year end reports have been completed with the weed report being completed at this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: Federal mileage rate is now 72.5 cents per mile. Ballfield rent remains at $300 per year.
ECE Fiber utility permits were approved for 389449 Polk St and Fjeldheim Road.
Steve Beckman has a shared driveway request. Currently he owns both properties and is needing an access to the north property (parcels Pleasant Meadows 2 Lot 2 Bk 1 going to Lot 1 Bk 1). Our Sharded driveway ordinance was given to him with the information needed for this request. Motion by Bondeson, seconded by Fix and carried to accept this shared driveway once all the correct paperwork is completed and returned to us.
Checks7678-7682, ACH 677-680 were approved, Receipts: 678-680
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m with motion by Shockman, seconded and carried.
Regular Meeting February 5, 2026. Present: Supervisors; John Shockman, Donald Fix, Treasurer Craig Betsinger, Clerk Val Anderson, Steve Hass, other residents Absent: Dean Bondeson, John called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed, Motion by Shockman, seconded and carried. Treasurer’s reports received
The 2025 Board of audit was held: After reviewing the books, a Motion by Shockman, seconded by Fix and carried to approve and sign the 2025 Receipts and Disbursements Audit Report. Year End Reports completed: Township Road Mileage Certification; PERA Exclusion; Noxious Weed Report; State Report of Outstanding Indebtedness; MATIT Workers’ Compensation Audit Report; W-2/1099; Census Boundary Annexation Form, 2024 Road Work Report. The Office of the State Auditor Annual Financial Reporting Form has not yet been released from the state auditor but the Clerks form to upload to the state has been completed.
OLD BUSINESS: We are in communication with Mark Allseits at Couri & Ruppe Law to confirm we can place our cul-se-sacs in the location as shown on the survey within the supposed BNSF additional 100 foot easement. On site review of our 66 foot right of way has been confirmed which would place the cul-de-sac within our right of way and the additional easement that needs to be acquired from Kenneth Becklin. None of the cul-de-sac would be on just the BNSF easement outside of our right of way.
NEW BUSINESS: At 7:30 road Quotes were opened. Hass construction was the only quote. Motion by Shockman, seconded by Fix and carried to accept the 2026-27 road quote from Hass Construction.
Checks 7683-7690, ACH 681-684 were approved, Receipts: 681-687 Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m with motion by Shockman, seconded and carried.
Regular Meeting March 5, 2026. Present: Supervisors; John Shockman, Donald Fix, Dean Bondeson, Treasurer Craig Betsinger, Clerk Val Anderson, Steve Hass, other residents John called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed, Motion by Shockman, seconded and carried. Treasurer’s reports received
OLD BUSINESS: Reviewed options from our attorney for moving forward with placing the cul-de-sacs within our right of way. Attorney Mark Allseits gave us options to proceed in his email dated 3/5/26. Motion by Bondeson, seconded by Fix and carried to have Mr Allseits inform BNSF that the Township already holds a valid road easement at the location and that the BNSF easement is subordinate to ours by preparing a formal letter to BNSF outlining the Township’s easement rights, the priority of those rights and the relevant case law supporting the Township’s position. Then once the easement issue is resolved, to help us proceed with the road vacation between the cul-de-sacs and the revisions needed to the BNSF closure agreement.
Made the recommendation of increasing the Fire Contract Budget 10% by the recommendation of Fire Chief Ross Bensen and leaving the remaining budget amounts the same as 2026 for a total of $272,348.
Concerning the detour route on the road to Braham (Packard/415th) we will place a counter to check current traffic flow on this road.
NEW BUSINESS: Craig has been checking into using the 4M company for earning a higher interest on our savings accounts. A resolution will be drafted for next months meeting to approve the use of this company and who will have access. Road Check is scheduled for April 11 to meet at 8am at the town hall.
Checks 7691-7698, ACH 685-690 were approved, Receipts:688 – 691
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m with motion by Fix, seconded and carried.
(unapproved) ANNUAL MEETING March 10, 2026
Clerk, Val Anderson, Called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with 5 residents in attendance. Don Fix nominated Dean Bondeson to be moderator, with no other nominations, Dean was elected. No changes were made in the Agenda. The printed 2025 Clerk’s report was read by Val Anderson. Dean read the 2025 minutes. Motion by Jim Lee seconded by John Shockman, carried to approve the 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes.
John Shockman motioned, Jim Lee seconded and carried to approve the 2027 budget/levy of 272,348 as follows:
Levy Other Total
Revenue: $ 50,000 $ 2,780 $ 52,780
Road & Bridge $143,900 $28,100 $172,000
Fire $ 47,568 $ 47,568 Total $241,468 $30,880 $272,348
Safety and Rescue Operation Chief Matt Kohout presented the 2025 summery of volunteer activity of 1931.75 hours and stated the need for more volunteers. They have purchased a jaws of life to help when needed, and new radios and vests for new volunteers.
Next year’s meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on March 9, 2027. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm with motion by Jim Lee, seconded by Don Fix and carried.