TOWNSHIP OF CLAY
CLAY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
May 24th, 2023, 6:00 PM
18650-290th STREET
PARK RAPIDS, MN
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- CALL TO ORDER: The May 24th, 2023, Meeting of the Clay Township Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Andy Kietzman, and those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
- ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Andy Kietzman, Supervisors Jeff Haukebo, Mike Lichter, Treasurer Del Holz, Clerk Kristina Case and Dave Traxler
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Kietzman, seconded by Lichter, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as presented.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
- Clay Township Regular Meeting Minutes-April 26th, 2023: A motion was made by Haukebo, Seconded by Lichter, and unanimously carried to approve the Clay Township Regular Meeting minutes for March 22nd, 2023, as presented
- NEW BUSINESS:
- UFFDA Raffle Application: Application is the same as last year. Form LG220. Discussion Followed. A motion was made by Kietzman, seconded by Lichter, and unanimously carried to approve application.
- Dave Traxler: General Discussion in regards to status of new and old gravel pits in the township.
- MAT Membership Cards: Distributed
- Park Rapids Fire Contract: Kietzman and Case signed 2023 contract
- LBAE minutes: Case received the mins from Margie Vik, Will email to board members for review before next meeting
- Sheep Ranch Acquisition: Case received email with information. Will email info to board members.
- Hubbard Emergency Management: Case received an email in regards to Hubbard Emergency Management. Discussion followed. Informational will hold till we receive more information.
- Website Update: Case advised she met with Shannon Barnett. Discussed some potential updates and changes to website.
- OLD BUSINESS:
- Deep Lake Campground: Nothing new to report
- Adding Top Soil and Grass to Helipad: Kietzman still waiting to get a quote from a few companies regarding asphalt.
- APPROVAL OF TREASURERS REPORT: Holz presented his written treasurer’s report to the board (see attached). A motion was made by Kietzman, seconded by Lichter, and unanimously carried to approve the treasurer’s report and to pay the outstanding invoices.
- Current CD Rates: Holz advised he checked into CD rates at Edward Jones and Citizens. The rates at Edward Jones are higher (see attached). Holz recommended moving some money into the highest yield terms, Discussion followed. A motion was made by Kietzman, seconded by Haukebo and unanimously carried to approve moving 15k into each of the following terms, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 1 year with Edwards Jones.
- ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Kietzman, seconded by Lichter, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chair Andy Kietzman
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Kristina Case
Clay Township Clerk
Supervisor Signatures: __________________________ / _________________________