The regular meeting of the Palmer Township Board took place Monday at township hall, with all supervisors present.

 

 

Deb Skwarek of 4565 109th Ave. appeared before the board to ask about what could be done to prevent water from coming into her driveway and garage.  

 

The township board said the township has done many things to try and help with runoff from heavy rains including putting in dry wells and small rock along the roadway. Unfortunately, the Skwarek garage was placed very close to the road and it is downhill from the roadway and water always will run downhill. 

 

Supervisor Demeules suggested that maybe Sherburne Soil and Water would have some additional ideas for her to divert the water on her property to prevent the water from running to the lake.  

The supervisors also agreed to visit the site for further evaluation.  

 

 

It was reported there were lots of trees down and brush on the roadway and downed power lines after  the recent, big rainstorm.  Township employees will  be working in the right of way and on the road only.

 

Residents are encouraged to take their brush to the Becker compost site.

 

 

The Republic bill for P.E.C. came in higher than expected and Roger Johnson said he called about the additional charges.  He found out the charges were for the larger tires and the tires with rims.  Johnson asked for a new bill to be sent with the charges listed.  

 

Mitch Hoefer reported that the park had trees down and some branches scattered around.  He also said he has repaired some sprinkler heads.  He also said the new playground equipment is in and getting lots of use.  

 

Clint Schendzielos said the sign is not quite ready for the playground area. Hoefer talked to Briggs Lake Nursery about replacement trees for the park.  He also noted trees are on sale in the fall and he is looking at starting to replace some of the trees that have been removed due to disease. 

 

 

Craig Miller of the fire department gave the fire report for the last 28 days.  There were 22 calls, with 10 were in Palmer.  There were seven medicals, one accident and two fires. 

 

Miller said the new grass truck should arrive this month and will be housed in Station 2 when complete.

 

 

The Lake Association is looking for new board members and volunteers for summer activities.  

 

The boat parade and fireworks are on June 30.

 

 

Captain Bob Stangler gave the sheriff's report for the month of May. 

 

Total calls for service were 93 for 2018 as compared to 106 in 2017 and 90 in 2016.  There were 13 traffic stops, no burglaries, no thefts, one crash with injuries and two property damage accidents. 

He also said there were two ATV warnings, four boat warnings, one boat citation and one unpermitted anchored raft.   There were two parking complaints and one unloading kayaks from roadway.  

 

Captain Strangler also stated that there were four suspicious activity calls, two fraud complaints, one found mare, one found dog, and two public assists.

 

 

Treasurer Johnson read the balances from the treasurer's report.  Supervisor Larson made a motion to approve the report.  Supervisor Demeules seconded the motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

The legal team will work with the Franz family to get documents finished for the turnaround on 49th Ave. 

 

 

The next Palmer Twp. Board meeting is July 9 at 7 p.m.