Town of Gingles August 14, 2024 Meeting Minutes

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman, Patrick Colgrove. Tom Riemer and Traci Beiersdorff were present. Absent were Laura Martinsen and Bill Pearce. One person was in public attendance.

The July 2024 minutes were presented, and a motion was made by Tom Riemer, seconded by Pat Colgrove to approve them as written. All in favor, motion carried.

The July 2024 treasurer’s report was presented, and a motion was made by Tom Riemer, seconded by Pat Colgrove to approve the report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Comments by Clerk/Board – Pat said he spoke to a worker at Norvado, who said they will be working on a large area of Gingles next year. Pat also said there was a fire inspection of the Town Hall on August 13, during the election, and two items needed attention: lighted Exit signs are needed and the fire extinguishers need to be replaced.

OLD BUSINESS
Roads: patching on South end of Beaser still needed.
Proposed Resolution: Resolution #081424 stating no logging trucks on local roads without permission of the Town of Gingles was presented. A motion was made by Pat Colgrove, seconded by Tom Riemer to approve the resolution. All in favor, motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS
Funding on proposed LRIP S. Beaser Project: a discussion was held regarding funding for the S. Beaser project. The cost from Hagstrom to Weister would be approximately $420,000, with the grant covering $294,000 of that amount, leaving the Town’s responsibility being $126,000. The Town would also be responsible for $80,000 to extend past Weister. Pat spoke to a person at the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands regarding financing for the Town for a short term note to finance the project until funds are recovered from LRIP. Pat said the process sounds like a fairly simple process; percentage rates are posted daily, and terms are negotiable.

Public Comment: None

Permits: A motion was made by Pat Colgrove, seconded by Tom Riemer, to approve a building permit for John Zifko. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Pat Colgrove, seconded by Tom Riemer, to approve an operator’s license for Michael Duquaine. All in favor, motion carried.

The regular monthly board meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 7 p.m.
The bills were submitted and authorized to be paid by the Board. Meeting was adjourned.
Traci Beiersdorff, Treasurer, for Clerk