Dan Anderson

The board discussed various infrastructure projects, including driveway applications, a large road maintenance project on Fairview Road, and overall road sign compliance. Financial reports were reviewed, and decisions were made regarding equipment maintenance and road patrol duties, including a salary adjustment for the patrolman. The board also addressed concerns regarding unauthorized dumping, zoning change requests, and upcoming municipal tasks, such as spring cleanup and clerk training requirements. Additionally, the board coordinated scheduling for future inspections and road projects.

The board discussed a driveway application, received an update on the 2025 audit, and reviewed the treasurer's report and road patrolman's activities. Key agenda items included status reports on gravel, salt, and mowing bids, ongoing discussions regarding the Avoca and Rural Fire and EMS District, and approval of a letter for broadband construction. The board established a new payroll and training compensation policy and approved attendance for the Clerk and Treasurer at an institute training. Additionally, the board initiated plans for acquiring official email addresses for board members and reviewed upcoming election preparations.

The meeting included a review of the treasurer's report and bank balances, along with discussions regarding a garbage and recycling contract with Republic Service, which was tabled for future consideration. The board heard the patrolman's report on maintenance and snowplowing, approved a driveway application, and authorized the purchase of new tools for the township shop. Additional topics included the establishment of email accounts for township business, contract negotiations with the Avoca & Rural Fire District, the appointment of a building inspector, and a zoning discussion regarding a house/cabin project. Furthermore, the board addressed the chairman's report on weight limit signs and surveillance cameras, the clerk's report on wage increases and administrative tasks, and reviewed and approved bills.

The meeting addressed several municipal matters. Key discussions included adding $15,000 to the Large Equipment Fund, the retirement of the Building Inspector, and the posting of seasonal weight limits for Meadow Brook Road and Prairie Road to 10 Tons. The board approved an amendment to the Republic Service Contract to omit cardboard dumpsters and discussed allowing the Treasurer to update banking information for the Internet Banking Account. Information regarding the Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) Grant Opportunity was reviewed. The Chairman noted updates to the Pulaski Road Spreadsheet and the status of the Old 80 LRIP project. The Clerk reported on delayed October financials and confirmed attendance at the District Meeting in February 2026. Public comment included an inquiry regarding the Joint Fire/EMS District Agreement status.

The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational items. Key discussions included the approval of the Treasurer's Report for November, which detailed balances across various accounts. The Patrolman reported on road maintenance, equipment repairs, and the need for proactive snow event preparation. The board reviewed and declined to move forward with a driveway private ownership review for one property due to ownership issues, but approved a new driveway application based on specified width and culvert size. A motion was carried to order road salt from Iowa County using their contract terms. The board decided to send a registered letter and invoice for damages incurred on Hach Rd due to Draves equipment, establishing billing for future incidents. Administrative discussions covered contacting Republic Services about recycling bag usage and signage, deferring decisions on cloud storage (Microsoft OneDrive) and website hosting proposals. The board also approved a $500 yearly non-refundable donation to the Iowa County Humane Society for animal care services based on their fee schedule. The Clerk reported on filing tax statements and optimizing QuickBooks fees by inactivating infrequently paid employees. New business clarified the attendance rules for closed sessions.