Russell D. Johnsrud

The board reviewed and approved the Treasurer's report and various payment claims. The road report covered plowing, road maintenance, and graveling activities. Discussions included the approval of a contract for Durablend application, the establishment of a Cemetery Sexton contract, and the allocation of funds for cemetery improvements. New business items addressed a liquor license recommendation for a local business, a rental request for the town hall, a resolution of support for rural ambulance services, and an initiative to research investment options for township funds. Additionally, the board planned future bidding processes for ditch mowing.

The board discussed and approved a transfer of funds from the General Fund to Planning and Zoning and an investment transfer into a 12-month CD. The meeting included the review of the Treasurer's report, road report, and Zoning Administrator report. Old business addressed updates on cemetery committee progress, town hall repairs, and spring short courses. New business included the approval of a liquor license renewal, the formalization of a fire contract with the City of Park Rapids, and the approval of various donation requests for local organizations and community services.

The meeting addressed the approval of the Treasurer's report and payment of bills (claim numbers 10793 through 10806, plus 8 payroll claims). Old Business included an update on road maintenance completed by Ralph Sanquist in preparation for winter, noting shoulder work and repairs to asphalt washout. The Township Ditch Mowing was reported as complete. Other old business involved computer updates, the decision not to pursue the Polling Place Accessibility Grant due to high estimates, and plans to reapply for the LRIP grant. Regarding the road map certification with Hubbard County, a motion was passed to notify the county that certain roads listed were not within Henrietta Township. New business included declining the 2026 Aggregate Surfacing contract from Hubbard County. The Cemetery Committee finalized its setup and the board approved the purchase of a new cemetery sign from Hubbard County.

The meeting included approval of the Treasurer's report and various claims. Key discussions focused on the road report, specifically snow plowing activities and issues with salt/sand mix received from the County, leading to authorization for the Chairman to purchase hot loads as needed from Hubbard County. Other actions included amending a Cemetery Sexton's claim form and approving liquor license renewals for Matchbox Inc. DBA Dorset General Store and 218 Venture Bar and Eatery. The board adopted Polling Place Resolution 2026 and donated $1,000 for the AIS program. Discussions regarding the LRIP Application, a complaint form, the Calcium Chloride Contract for 2026, officer compensation for 2026, and cannabis operations were tabled to the January meeting. Public comment included a presentation from the Long Lake Association representative regarding AIS funding.

Key discussions included the approval of the Treasurer's report and payment of outstanding claims. Old Business covered the 2026 Calcium Chloride Contract, which was tabled pending further review of material options; the decision to hire the Cemetery Sexton, Bob Bolton, as a W2 employee paid an annual rate of $800; a discussion regarding a complaint form which was tabled; and the restructuring of Town Board compensation to eliminate the annual stipend in favor of increased monthly salaries for the Clerk, Treasurer, Supervisors, and Chair, along with updated rates for meeting attendance. New Business addressed the selection of the Chair, Vice Chair, and various liaisons for 2026, adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule, approval of the fee schedule, setting the date for the Board of Audit, and renewal of a liquor license for AirLake Hospitality, LLC.