Bridgewater Township

Board of Supervisors – Regular Meeting – 7PM, 9 May 2012

Bridgewater Township Webmaster — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:40:25 +0000

The Bridgewater Towhship Board of Supervisors meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM at the Bridgewater Township Government Center. An open forum at the beginning of the meeting allows citizens to comment on non-agenda items.

Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors

County of Rice, State of Minnesota
Agenda
May 9th, 2012 7:00 p.m.

Call to Order at ________.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: [__] Castore, [__] Doran –Norton, [__] Morlan,
[__] Cooper, [__] Pfahning, [__]C.Braun, [__]J.Braun, [__] D.Brown

Introduction of Guests: None.

Approval of Agenda (Motion_______Seconded_______Ayes_____Nayes______)

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes and Claims

Approval of April 11th,2012 Minutes (Motion____Seconded___Ayes_____Nayes____)
Approval of May 9, 2012 Claims (Motion____Seconded____Ayes____Nayes____)
Approval of Rice Creek Claims May 9, 2012 (Motion___Seconded___Ayes___Nayes____)

Treasurer’s Report

Clerk’s Report

Planning and Zoning Report

Old Business

800MHz Tower Status (Morlan)
Telemark Road and County Letter (Doran-Norton)
Response to Northfield on Rural Fire (from Intergovernmental Meeting, 25 Apr 2012) (Morlan)

New Business

Subordinate Service District (Castore)
Bridgewater Spring Cleaning Day at Rice County Landfill (Castore)
Observer Positions, e.g. http://ricecountycommissionerobserver.blogspot.com/ (Morlan)
Road Tour Report (Doran-Norton)

Administration

Transfer of Funds for Rice Creek Project (Doran-Norton)
Telemark Road (Doran-Norton)
Update on Bridgewater Township Book Project (Morlan)

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings:

May 23 , 2012 7:30PM. Bridgewater Planning Commission
June 13, 2012, 7PM. June Board of Supervisors Meeting

Motion to adjourn (Motion_______Seconded_______Ayes_____Nayes______)

Time:_________

Janalee Cooper
Clerk of Bridgewater Township

Board of Supervisors Meeting – 7PM, 11 April 2012

BruceWMorlan — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:20:45 +0000

Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors

County of Rice, State of Minnesota
Agenda
April 11th, 2012 7:00 p.m.

Call to Order at ________.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: [__] Castore, [__] Doran –Norton, [__] Morlan,
[__] Cooper, [__] Pfahning, [__]C.Braun, [__]J.Braun, [__] D.Brown

Introduction of Guests: None.

Approval of Agenda (Motion_______Seconded_______Ayes_____Nayes______)

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes and Claims

Approval of Minutes February 8, 2012 (Motion____Seconded___Ayes_____Nayes____)
Approval of Minutes February 29, 2012 (Motion____Seconded___Ayes_____Nayes____)
Approval of Minutes March 10,2012 (Motion____Seconded___Ayes_____Nayes____)
Approval of Minutes March 17,2012 (Motion____Seconded___Ayes_____Nayes____)
Approval of April 11,2012 Claims (Motion____Seconded____Ayes____Nayes____)
Approval of Rice Creek Claims April 11, 2012 (Motion___Seconded___Ayes___Nayes____)

Treasurer’s Report

Clerk’s Report

Planning and Zoning Report

Old Business

Hoover Dump & DEED Castore, Motion
Rename Telemark Road Castore, Resolution
Cart for Grader Doran-Norton

New Business

Vacate Klassen Cartway Castore
Seal Coat Schedule Castore, Motion
Gravel and Dust Control Quotes Castore, Motion

Administration

Agenda for InterGovernmental Meeting Morlan
Update on Bridgewater Book Project Morlan
Appointment of Deputies Cooper, Pfahning
Rice Creek Update Doran-Norton
Voter ID Doran-Norton
County Redistricting Doran-Norton
Schedule Road Tour Doran-Norton
Dundas Annexation Invoice Morlan

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings:

April TBD, 2012. Bridgewater Planning Commission (change date because of Qtrly IG meeting)
April 25, 7:00 PM. Quarterly Intergovernmental Meeting (Bridgewater Hosting)
May 9, 2012, 7PM. May Board of Supervisors Meeting

Motion to adjourn (Motion_______Seconded_______Ayes_____Nayes______)

Time:_________

Janalee Cooper
Clerk of Bridgewater Township

Annual Election and Annual Meeting – 13 March 2012

BruceWMorlan — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:15:12 +0000

On 13th March 2012, Bridgewater Township will hold its annual election (one supervisor and township clerk are on the ballot this year) followed immediately by its annual meeting.

Voting: Polls open at 10AM and close at 8PM. The annual township meeting will convene shortly after the polls close. The agenda is below.

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP

COUNTY OF RICE, STATE OF MINNESOTA

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

MARCH 13, 2012

Introduction

Convene Cooper
Welcome Doran-Norton
Pledge Doran-Norton
Elect Moderator Cooper

Approvals

Agenda Approved Moderator
2011 Annual Meeting Minutes Read and Approved Cooper
Treasurer’s Report Pfahning
Audit Report Castore

Business

Fire Association Report Liebenstein
Budget for 2012 Pfahning
Levy Vote for 2012 Moderator
Community Direction to Board Open

Review of the year (March 2011-March2012) Township officials

Announcements

General Announcements Open
Planning and Zoning guidance Morlan
Election Results Moderator

Adjournment Moderator

Township Officers: Kathleen Doran-Norton, Supervisor, Chair; Bruce Morlan, Supervisor; Glen Castore, Supervisor; Janalee Cooper, Clerk; Brad Pfahning, Treasurer.

CORRECTION (NOTE CORRECTED TIME IS 7:30PM): Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – 29 Feb 2012

BruceWMorlan — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:43:41 +0000

Bridgewater Township
Planning Commission Meeting
7:30 p.m. Bridgewater Township Government Center
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Agenda
4. Minutes of January 25, 2012
5. Open Forum:
6. Public Hearings:

a. Floodplain Ordinance

7. Old Business:
8. New Business:

a. Discussion on property Maintenance Code
b. Discussion on a seven member Planning Commission
c. Try-Star discussion

9. Miscellaneous
10. Adjournment

Election Judges … How to apply

Bridgewater Township Webmaster — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:05:23 +0000

Minnesota law allows for two types of citizen involvement in helping ensure the integrity of the elections.

Election Judges
Election Challengers

Election Judges

Election judges are essential to our democracy. Election judges are officials that staff local polling places, administer election procedures, and ensure that the rights of voters are protected on Election Day. Serving as an election judge provides an opportunity to learn about the elections process and is a great service to our community. (more detail)

Persons in Bridgewater Township interested in serving as an Election Judge may contact Janalee Cooper, Clerk of Bridgewater Township.

Election Challengers

At an election to fill partisan offices, the chair of an authorized committee of each major political party may appoint by written certificate voters from that political party to act as challengers of voters at the polling place for each precinct. Only one challenger from each major political party for each precinct is allowed to remain in the polling place at one time.

Challengers must be residents of the state of Minnesota and prove their residency by presenting one of the proofs of residency listed in M.S. 201.061, subd. 3, accepted for election day registration. Challengers do not need to prove residence in the precinct where they are appointed on Election Day. (M.S. 204C.07; 204C.12)

Persons interested in becoming Election Challengers should contact their party for additional information.

Board of Supervisors Meeting – 7PM, 8 Feb 2012

BruceWMorlan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:34:05 +0000

The Bridgewater Towhship Board of Supervisors meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM) at the Bridgewater Township Government Center. An open forum at the beginning of the meeting allows citizens to comment on non-agenda items.

Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors

County of Rice, State of Minnesota
Agenda
February 8th, 2012 7:00 p.m.

Call to Order at ________.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: [__] Castore, [__] Doran –Norton, [__] Morlan,
[__] Cooper, [__] Pfahning, [__]C.Braun, [__]J.Braun, [__] D.Brown

Introduction of Guests: None.

Approval of Agenda (Motion_______Seconded_______Ayes_____Nayes______)

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes and Claims

Approval of Minutes January 11th, 2012 (Motion____Seconded___Ayes_____Nayes____)
Approval of Minutes January 14th, 2012 (Motion____Seconded_____Ayes_____Nayes_____)
Approval of Minutes January 21st, 2012 (Motion_____Seconded_____Ayes____Nayes____)
Approval of Minutes January 28th, 2012 (Motion_____Seconded_____Ayes_____Nayes____)
Approval of February 8th, 2012 Claims (Motion____Seconded____Ayes_____Nayes_____)
Approval of February 8th, 2012 Rice Creek Claims (Motion____Seconded______Ayes_____Nayes_____)

Treasurer’s Report

Annual Audit Report

Clerk’s Report

Re-Org Meeting Plan

Planning and Zoning Report

Supervisors Guidance from Comprehensive Plan to Bridgewater Planning Commission

Discussion Items

Snow Plow Policy Amendment (Castore, Motion)
Budget Discussion (Castore)
Engineers Proposal for MN Hwy 3 & Cty 8 (Castore, Motion)

Administration

Update on Bridgewater Book Project (Morlan)
Appointment of Deputies (Morlan)

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings:

29 February 2012. Bridgewater Planning Commission
13 March 2012, 10AM-8PM. Annual Election
13 March 2012, approximately 8:15PM. Annual meeting
14 March 2012, 7PM. March Board of Supervisors meeting

Motion to adjourn (Motion_______Seconded_______Ayes_____Nayes______)

Time:_________

Janalee Cooper
Clerk of Bridgewater Township

Planning Commission Meeting – 25 Jan 2012

BruceWMorlan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:59:06 +0000

The Bridgewater Towhship Planning Commission meets the last Wednesday of the month at 7:30PM) at the Bridgewater Township Government Center. An open forum at the beginning of the meeting allows citizens to comment on non-agenda items.

Agenda: (download agenda (PDF)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 11 Jan 2012

BruceWMorlan — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:53:50 +0000

Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors

County of Rice, State of Minnesota

January 11th, 2012 7:00 p.m.

Agenda

Call to Order at ________.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: [__] Castore, [__] Doran –Norton, [__] Morlan, [__] Cooper, [__] Pfahning,[__]C.Braun,[__]J.Braun, [__] D.Brown

Introduction of Guests: Cathy Larson, Luke Bistodeau, Jerry Anderson, Dennis Luebbe

Approval of Agenda (Motion_______Seconded_______Ayes_____Nayes______)

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes and Claims

Approval of Minutes December 14th , 2011
(Motion_____Seconded_____ Ayes______ Nayes______)

Approval of Claims January 11th, 2012
(Motion____Seconded_____Ayes____Nayes_____)

Approval of Rice Creek Claims January 11th, 2012
(Motion_____Seconded____Ayes______Nayes_____)

Special Presentations:

Rice Creek Project- Cathy Larson, Luke Bistodeau
MN Hwy 3, Cty 8 Project- Dennis Luebbe, Jerry Anderson

Treasurer’s Report

Clerk’s Report

Election Judge Resolution

Planning and Zoning Report

Discussion Items

Administration

Laptops, Back Ups, Inventories Morlan
Attendance at MAT Events Castore

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings:

January 14th, 2012 9a.m. Clerk Treasurer Ballot Question
January 21st, 2012 8 a.m. Annual Budget Work Session
January 28th, 2012, 8a.m. Annual Audit Work Session
January 25^th, 2012, 7p.m. Intergovernmental Meeting, City of Nfld

Adjournment at _____ Motion _______Seconded______ Ayes______Nayes______

Time:_________

Public Notice for Election of Supervisor & Clerk of Bridgewater Township

BruceWMorlan — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:39:17 +0000

The filing period for the following offices will be open from Tuesday, January 3^rd, 2012-Tuesday, January 17^th, 2012, 5 p.m.

Election for Supervisor, 3 yr term
Election for Clerk, 2 yr term

Filing materials and information are available from Township Clerk, Janalee Cooper. Contact information:

Telephone: 507.202.0702
Email: clerk@bridgewatertwp.org

Janalee Cooper
Bridgewater Township Clerk

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 14 Dec 2011

BruceWMorlan — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:55:02 +0000

Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors

County of Rice, State of Minnesota

December 14^th , 2011 7:00 p.m.

Agenda

Call to Order at ________.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: [__] Castore, [__] Doran –Norton, [__] Morlan,
[__] Cooper, [__] Pfahning,
[__] C. Braun, [__] J. Braun, [__] D. Brown

Introduction of Guests: Jerry Anderson

Approval of Agenda (Motion_______Seconded_______Ayes_____Nayes______)

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes and Claims

Approval of Minutes November 9^th, 2011
(Motion by _____Seconded_____ Ayes______ Nayes______)
Approval of Claims December 14^th, 2011
(Motion by ____Seconded_____Ayes____Nayes_____)
Approval of Rice Creek Claims December 14th, 2011
(Motion by _____Seconded____Ayes______Nayes_____)

Treasurer’s Report

Clerk’s Report

Planning and Zoning Report

Dundas Planning Commission (Morlan)
Strong Towns Report, Nfld CC Work Session (Morlan)
Direction to Bridgewater PC on Cluster Housing (Morlan, Motion)

Discussion Items

Snow and Ice Policy (Castore)
Road Grader Equipment Add On (Doran-Norton)
Hoover Dump Grant Proposal Update (Castore)
Clerk Treasurer/Appointed Position (Doran-Norton)
Dundas Plowing (Doran-Norton)
Rice County Address Changes (Doran-Norton)
Property Tax Changes (Doran-Norton)
2012 Budget Discussion (Doran-Norton)

Administration

Report on Annual Minnesota Association of Townships Conference (Cooper)
Donation to Rice County Genealogy Society (Morlan, Motion)
Insurance Review (Doran-Norton)
Annual Audit Date to be Scheduled (Doran-Norton)

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings:

InterGovernmental Meeting January 25, 2012, City of Nfld

Adjournment: ______Motion _______Seconded______ Ayes______Nayes______

Time:_________

Janalee Cooper

Clerk of Bridgewater Township

Bridgewater Township

Board of Supervisors – Regular Meeting – 7PM, 9 May 2012

Board of Supervisors Meeting – 7PM, 11 April 2012

Annual Election and Annual Meeting – 13 March 2012

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP

COUNTY OF RICE, STATE OF MINNESOTA

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

MARCH 13, 2012

Introduction

Approvals

Business

Review of the year (March 2011-March2012) Township officials Announcements

Adjournment Moderator

CORRECTION (NOTE CORRECTED TIME IS 7:30PM): Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – 29 Feb 2012

Bridgewater Township Planning Commission Meeting 7:30 p.m. Bridgewater Township Government Center Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Election Judges … How to apply

Election Judges

Election Challengers

Board of Supervisors Meeting – 7PM, 8 Feb 2012

Planning Commission Meeting – 25 Jan 2012

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 11 Jan 2012

Public Notice for Election of Supervisor & Clerk of Bridgewater Township

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 14 Dec 2011

Review of the year (March 2011-March2012) Township officials

Announcements

Bridgewater Township
Planning Commission Meeting
7:30 p.m. Bridgewater Township Government Center
Wednesday, February 29, 2012