Holding Township

The board discussed ongoing maintenance tasks including road and pothole repairs, research into replacement options for a road grader, and the management of overweight permits. New business included rescheduling the upcoming meeting, setting dates for an annual road inspection and a community clean-up day, addressing townhall roof leaks, and contacting the county regarding culvert maintenance. The board also authorized reimbursement for township officers attending training courses, reviewed clerk materials regarding election and public notice requirements, and approved the payment of monthly bills.

The meeting included reports from the Fire Chief regarding fire calls, a deputy sheriff, and the Chairman's report on road maintenance and capital improvements. Discussion topics included proposed projects for the upcoming year such as road improvements on River Street, potential culvert replacements, the purchase of a new road grader, and repairs to the township hall roof and fan systems. The board set levies for the General, Road and Bridge, and Fire funds, established election polling hours, and announced the results of the township election.

The meeting included the approval of monthly bills and reports from the deputy treasurer. Key topics involved a request regarding easement road maintenance, road maintenance updates including the purchase of tar patch, monitoring of a culvert, and discussion on the potential purchase of a road grader. The board addressed administrative reorganization, including the resignation of the deputy treasurer and a supervisor, and the appointment of a new treasurer and supervisor. Additionally, the board discussed planning for the upcoming annual road inspection, dust control scheduling, and procedures for addressing town hall building repairs.

The meeting commenced with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions involved the acceptance of the treasurer's report. Under new business, the township discussed exploring grader leasing options and potential on-call grading services. A motion was passed to hire an individual as a township snowplow driver. Several overweight permits are scheduled for approval later in the month. Topics for the upcoming Annual Meeting include shouldering, culvert replacement/repairs, and replacement of the snowplow truck and a road grader. Clerk materials covered administrative details for the upcoming March election, including the Public Accuracy Test date, election notice publication schedules, and absentee voting commencement dates. The session concluded with the approval of the monthly bills.

The meeting included the presentation and acceptance of the treasurer's report. Under old business, the board discussed complaints regarding damaged mailboxes, noting the township's reimbursement policy based on compliance with state specifications, and acknowledged appreciation from Borgmann Disposal for ice control efforts. It was determined that repairs for the Sterling plow truck would be handled by two members, and a report was given on training received at the Minnesota Association of Townships conference. New business covered a motion to set the deputy treasurer's wage equal to the elected treasurer's wage, scheduling the February meeting for February 4 due to caucus night, and appointing election judges and members of the Absentee Ballot Board for the March election. Administrative items included scheduling the Public Accuracy Test, posting a sample ballot, and noting the start date for absentee voting. The session concluded with the approval of monthly bills.