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Board Minutes:march 17, 2009
Board Minutes:march 17, 2009
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP
The meeting was called to order by Kathleen Doran-Norton at 7:00PM. Present were
supervisors Leif Knecht and Glen Castore, treasurer, Brad Pfahning, zoning
administrator Jim Braun and clerk, Pam Petersen.
The agenda was approved with some changes and additions. Motion by L Knecht,
second by G Castore, motion carried.
The minutes from the Feb. 10, 2009 meeting were read and approved with some
changes. Motion to approve by G Castore, second by L Knecht, motion carried.
Road Maintenance, Dennis Brown. Dennis would like to use all three companies he
received bids from due the strengths of each in regards to gravel type and trucks used
for each area needing the material.
Dust control; Dennis will use the same two companies he has used in the past. Dennis
and David will coordinate with these companies.
Motion made by L Knecht to accept the three bids, with an option to use a fourth
company if deemed necessary for the road leading to the landfill. Second by G Castore,
motion passed on the section for the 3 bids. There will be action on the last part at a
future meeting.
Road Signs: D Brown has been gathering information on the new reflectivity signage. L
Knecht made a motion to approve the purchased of the higher grade diamond
material. K Doran-Norton seconded the motion. K Doran-Norton would like Dennis to
gather more information on the differences between the two types of material to ensure
we get the best product for the money. Dennis affirmed he would come back with more
information. G Castore made a motion to amend the motion due to Dennis going to a
seminar to gather more information. L Knecht made a motion to proceed, second by G
Castore, motion carried.
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second by L Knecht. Discussion: G Castore feels it would move the commission along
faster with fewer changes at the last minute by having a direct conduit to the board. L
Knecht added an addition to the resolution, subject to annual review of the placing of
a member of the City of Dundas back on the commission. Motion passed
unanimously. It became Resolution 2009-6.
The board also passed Resolution 2009-5 which is outlining the township’s position on
the annexation agreement and the position of the Dundas Planning Commission in
holding the authority for that area. L Knecht made a motion to approve, second by G
Castore, motion passed unanimously.
There was then an open phone call with Peter Tiede in relation to the ARD ordinance
from Dundas. P. Tiede recommends a meeting with Dundas to resolve the differences
of opinion.
Members from the Cannon River Watershed Partnership will be attending the work
session on March 24 to talk about the stream inventory.
The Board of Audit for year ending 2008 was approved with a motion by L Knecht,
second by G Castore, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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