Rice County Issues Countywide Burning Ban (10-05-2011)

October 5, 2011 – 2:25 pm

Due to the unseasonably dry weather and dry vegetation and lack of precipitation, Rice County is issuing a countywide burning ban. Any open or pending burn permits are suspended until the ban is lifted.

We hope the extended forecast will include relief in the form of moderate precipitation. In speaking with the DNR and local Fire Departments, they concur with this ban is for the protection of life and property in the dry conditions.

CONTACTS:

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Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 14 Sep 2011

September 8, 2011 – 7:20 am

Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors

County of Rice, State of Minnesota

September 14th , 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:

Approval of Agenda (Motion_______Seconded_______Ayes_____Nayes______)

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes and Claims

  • Approval of Minutes August 10th , 2011 (Motion_____Seconded_____ Ayes______ Nayes______)
  • Approval of Minutes July 26th, 2011 ( Motion_____Seconded_____Ayes______Nayes______)
  • Approval of Claims September 14th, 2011 (Motion____Seconded_____Ayes_____Nayes______)
  • Approval of Rice Creek Claims September 14th, 2011 (Motion_____Seconded____Ayes______Nayes_____)

Treasurer’s Report

Clerk’s Report

Planning and Zoning Report

Discussion Items

  • Snow and Ice Policy Changes Castore
  • Clerk Treasurer Position Castore
  • Road Report Castore
  • MAT Legislative Support Morlan
  • Progress Report on Old Township Books Morlan
  • Truck Discussion Doran-Norton

Administration

  • Filing System Morlan, Resolution

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings

Adjournment: ______Motion _______Seconded______ Ayes______Nayes______

Time:_________

Janalee Cooper

Clerk of Bridgewater Township

 

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Free Electronics Recycling Collection Events for Rice County Residents

September 2, 2011 – 11:05 am

News Release

Free Electronics Recycling Collection Events for Rice County Residents

The Rice County Environmental Services Department will offer two free electronic recycling collection events this fall. Rice County residents will be able to bring electronics for recycling free of charge to these events. Only Rice County residents are eligible to bring in electronics and proof of county residency will be required (driver’s license or utility bill with ID verification). No business electronics will be accepted.

  • The first collection event will be held on Saturday, September 17th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  at the Rice County Fairgrounds, 1814 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Faribault.
  • The second collection event will be held on Saturday, October 1st from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rice County Highway Shop, 110 N.W. 5th Avenue, Lonsdale.

The following are the types of items that will be accepted: television sets, computer monitors, computer towers & laptops, household printers, fax machines, small electronic video games & devices, and rechargeable devices such as cell phones and MP3 players/iPods.

The following items will not be accepted: small devices such as fans, toasters, hair dryers, electric pans & blenders; major appliances; garbage or household hazardous waste.

More information on electronic recycling is available on the Rice County website at www.co.rice.mn.us/waste. For questions about electronics recycling or the collection events please contact Rice County Environmental Services at 507-332-6833 or RCSolidWaste@co.rice.mn.us

CONTACTS:

  • Julie Runkel, Environmental Services Director, (507) 332-6113
  • Gary Weiers, County Administrator, (507) 332-6121
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Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – 10 Aug 2011, 7PM

August 4, 2011 – 9:04 am

Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors

County of Rice, State  of Minnesota

August 10th  , 2011 7:00 p.m.
Township Hall, 500 Railway St, Dundas, Minnesota

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:   Jody Gunderson, City of Northfield, Otte Annexation Request

Approval of Agenda     (Motion_______Seconded_______Ayes_____Nayes______)

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes and Claims

  • Approval of  Minutes  July 11th , 2011 (Motion_____Seconded_____ Ayes______ Nayes______)
  • Approval of  Minutes   July 26th, 2011 ( Motion_____Seconded_____Ayes______Nayes______)
  • Approval of Claims   August 10th,  2011    (Motion____Seconded_____Ayes_____Nayes______)
  • Approval of Rice Creek Claims August 10th, 2011             (Motion_____Seconded____Ayes______Nayes_____)

Treasurer’s  Report

  • Chart of Accounts

 Clerk’s Report

  • Office of Legislative Auditor Survey

 Planning and Zoning Report

  • Planning and Zoning  Report
  • Joint Comprehensive Plan Review(s)                  Morlan
  • Sustainable Farming Direction                               Morlan

Discussion  Items

  • MAT Issue: Open Meeting Law Change               Morlan
  • MAT Annexation Moratorium                               Morlan
  • Hoover Dump Plan                                                      Castore
  • Baldwin Bridge Contribution                                  Castore
  •  Snow Plow Policy                                                   Doran-Norton
  • Dundas Snow Plowing                                            Doran-Norton

 Administration

  • Filing System                                                               Morlan, Resolution
  • Locks for Town Hall                                                  Doran-Norton
  • Administrative Committee, phone calls          Doran-Norton
  • Town Hall Building Maintanence                        Doran-Norton
  • Township Hall Sign                                                    Doran-Norton
  • Communications, P&Z , Township Attny’s      Doran-Norton

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings

  • Dundas-Bridgewater Quarterly  Mtg                 August 15th, 2011 7p.m. Bridgewater Town Hall
  • District 4 MAT Meeting                                        August 18th, 2011 4:30-6p Round Table with MAT Attny, 7.pm. Regular Meeting                                        Zumbrota VFW

Adjournment:  ______Motion _______Seconded______ Ayes______Nayes______

Time:_________

Janalee Cooper
Clerk of Bridgewater Township

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Board Schedules a work session for 7PM, 26 July 2011

July 23, 2011 – 2:00 pm

Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors

County of Rice, State of Minnesota

Work Session Agenda

Tuesday, July 26th 7p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Discussion Items

  • Governance Committee Report Castore
  • Snow Removal Policy Review Castore
  • Filing System for Town Records Morlan

Adjourn

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Agenda for July 13, 2011

July 9, 2011 – 6:42 am
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Board of Supervisor’s Meeting Agenda – 8 Jun 2011, 7PM

June 7, 2011 – 8:40 pm

Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors

County of Rice, State of Minnesota

June 8th , 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: None

Approval of Agenda ______ (Motion) _______(Seconded)

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes and Claims

  • Approval of Minutes May 11th, 2011 (Motion_____Seconded_____ Ayes______ Nayes______)
  • Approval of Claims June 8th, 2011 (Motion____Seconded_____Ayes_____Nayes______)
  • Approval of Rice Creek Claims (Motion_____Seconded____Ayes______Nayes_____)

Treasurer’s Report

Clerk’s Report

  • Intergovernmental Meeting Invitation from Dakota County

Planning and Zoning Report

Roads

  • Baldwin Ave Bridge Contribution Castore, Discussion
  • Roads Status Castore, Motion

Preservation of Historical Township Records

  • Budget for Rice Cty Genealogical Society Castore, Discussion

Review of Clerk Handbook

  • Report on Handbook Morlan, Discussion

Review of Meetings Attended

  • Legislative and Research Committee Morlan, Discussion
  • Rural Fire Assn/Township Doran-Norton, Discussion

Town Hall Facilities and Equipment

  • Town Hall Office Policy Morlan, Discussion
  • Town Hall Computer Access Morlan, Motion
  • Re-Keying Town Hall Locks Doran-Norton, Discussion

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings

  • None

Adjournment: ______Motion _______Seconded______ Ayes______Nayes______

Time:_________

 

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Trout Stream Open House – 14 May 2011

May 12, 2011 – 8:40 am

Picture of hands holding trout On May 14, Bridgewater Township invites the public to an open house on studies planned for Rice Creek (Spring Brook) from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Town Hall, 500 Railway Street South, Dundas.

Rice Creek is the only trout stream in Rice County, but its health is threatened by pollutants.  The open house will provide an opportunity to learn how local scientists plan to measure the trout’s health and the cold, clean water they need to thrive.

Where do the trout spend their days?  What do they eat?  Is the creek supporting a healthy population of trout?  What are the sources of pollution?  Where are the springs that provide cold water?  How can we best protect and improve Rice Creek?  These are some of the questions the studies hope to answer.

The Rice Creek Assessment Project is sponsored by Bridgewater Township, Cannon River Watershed Partnership, Saint Olaf College, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and Trout Unlimited.  The project received a Clean Water Partnership grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.  The Rice Creek Concerned Citizens Group, Rice County, and other groups and volunteers are participating.

References:

  • Trout that Tweet – a nice way to track what we are up to
  • YouTube video with lead scientist explaining what they are up to.

Details:

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Board of Supervisor Meeting Agenda – 11 May 2011

May 8, 2011 – 1:42 pm

Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors

County of Rice, State of Minnesota

May 11th , 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: None

Approval of Agenda ______ (Motion) _______(Seconded)

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes and Claims

  • Approval of Minutes April 13th, 2011 (Motion_____Seconded_____ Ayes______ Nayes______)
  • Approval of Claims (Motion____Seconded_____Ayes_____Nayes______)
  • Approval of Claims-Rice Creek (Motion____Seconded_____Ayes_____Nayes______)

Clerk’s Report

  • File backup update
  • Update – floodplain forms

Planning and Zoning Report

Treasurer’s Report

  • Update – Dundas annexation invoice
  • Approval of Chart of Accounts (Motion____Seconded_____Ayes_____Nayes______)

Action

  • Hoover Dump Report Castore, Discussion, Motion
  • Recommendation for representative to the DPC Morlan, Motion
  • Town Hall sign Doran-Norton, Motion

Road Report

  • Gravel /Dust Control Bids Castore, Motion
  • Bidding process – review of this year, proposed changes
  • Road classification and rating
    • Basis for action
  • Retro-reflective signs
    • What have we installed?
    • When did we install them?
    • Where are they?
  • Gravel plan
    • What is this year’s plan
    • Build a history of what we have done
  • Dust control plan
    • What is this year’s plan?
    • Building a history of what we have done
  • Ditch upgrades
    • What is this year’s plan?
    • Build a history of what we have done
  • Culverts
    • What is this year’s plan?
    • Build a history of what we have done

Items for Discussion

Legislative & Research Committee Morlan, Discussion

Baldwin Ave Bridge Contribution Castore, Discussion

Administrative Handbook Morlan, Discussion

Committee review

Review of Past Meetings Attended

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings

  • Schedule Work Session for Website Morlan
  • Rice Creek Assessment Project Open House, May 14 Doran-Norton

Adjournment: ______Motion _______Seconded______ Ayes______Nayes______

Time:_________

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Board of Supervisors Agenda – 13 April 2011

April 9, 2011 – 6:48 am

Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors
County of Rice, State of Minnesota

April 13th , 2011, 7PM

Agenda

Call to Order at ________. Recite Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Introduction of Guests: Dennis Luebbe, Rice County Highway Dept

Approval of Agenda ______ (Motion) _______(Seconded)

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Routine Business

  • Approval of Minutes from Annual Meeting, March 8th, 2011
    (Motion_____Seconded______Ayes______Nayes_____)
  • Approval of Minutes March 9th, 2011
    (Motion_____Seconded_____ Ayes______ Nayes______)
  • Approval of ReOrganizational Meeting Minutes, March 19th, 2011
    (Motion_____Seconded____Ayes______Nayes_______)
  • Approval of Claims
    (Motion____Seconded_____Ayes_____Nayes______)

Treasurer Report

Correspondence

Planning and Zoning Report

Old Business: None

New Business:

  • Snow Removal Policy Doran-Norton, Discussion
  • Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Doran-Norton, Discussion
  • L&R Resolution on Open Meeting and Modern Technology Morlan, Motion
    (Motion____Seconded_____Ayes_____Nayes______)

Administration:

  • Joint Legislative Conference Morlan, Discussion
  • Liability Insurance –signs Morlan, Discussion
  • Approve Outline of Clerk Handbook Morlan, Discussion
  • Schedule Website Assessment Work Session Morlan, Discussion
  • PERA Doran-Norton, Discussion
  • Northfield Historical Society Doran-Norton, Discussion
  • Approve Chart of Accounts Doran-Norton, Motion
  • Review of Safe Inventory Doran-Norton, Discussion
  • Schedule Annual Road Trip Doran-Norton, Discussion

Adjournment: ______Motion _______Seconded______ Ayes______Nayes______

Time:_________

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