Minutes: January 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
Presented for approval at the February 10, 2026, Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chair Michelle Meis, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Supervisors present included Joe Heidelberger, Branden Mell, Betsy Rising and Doug Johnson. Clerk, Heather Sward and Treasurer Angela Krejchik were also present.

Agenda

Motion to approve the agenda by Branden Mell, seconded by Doug Johnson. Approved.

Board Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve the December 9th, 2025 regular board meeting minutes by Betsy Rising, seconded by Joe Heidelberger.  Approved.

Treasurer’s Report

Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report by Betsy Rising, seconded by Branden Mell.  Approved.

Motion to approve paying the bills in the amount of $185,832.10 by Branden Mell, seconded by Betsy Rising.  Approved.

The Treasurer provided rate comparison for an upcoming CD that will mature on February 2nd.  Motion to reinvest the funds of the CD held at Unity Bank, currently in the amount of $57,634.81, into a 5-month CD at Frandsen Bank at an APY interest rate of 3.75% by Betsy Rising, seconded by Branden Mell.  Approved.

The Treasurer recommends keeping our General Account Funds, Blacktop Funds, and SSD accounts at Unity Bank for 2026. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s recommendation for 2026 banking needs by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger.  Approved.

Variance/Plat/Interim Use Permit Requests

There were no requests to review.


Open Forum

The Chair called for public comment. No comments were offered at this time.

Road Maintenance Report

Muddy Gap Hollow spent time plowing, ice chipping and cleaning up intersections.   The salt and chip inventory was reviewed.  We will need chip by the end of the season, John will notify Doug when we need to order.

Committee Reports

  1. Road Committee
  • There was one (1) driveway permit issued.
  1. Budget Committee
  • The proposed budget was reviewed and discussed.
  • Motion to allocate $75,000 in the 2026 or 2027 budget to proceed with the engineering effort for Clover Trail by Branden Mell.  The motion failed for lack of a second.
  1. Contract Committee
  • None at this time.
  1. Policy Committee
  • None at this time.
  1. Clerk’s Township Update
  • The Clerk presented a monthly report of the township happenings.

Old Business

  1. CenterPoint Energy Home Services Plan: Motion to cancel the CenterPoint Energy Home Service Plan for township facilities by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger.  Approved.

New Business

  1. Set Board of Audit Meeting Date: Motion to set the Township Board of Audit meeting for the audit of township accounts for the year 2025 on January 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. by Branden Mell, seconded by Betsy Rising.  Approved.   
  1. Approval to Publish Annual Meeting Notice: Motion to approve the publication of the 2026 Nessel Township Annual Meeting as presented by Betsy Rising, seconded by Joe Heidelberger.  Approved.
  1. Set Local Board of Appeal & Equalization (LBAE) Meeting Date: Motion to set the Nessel Township LBAE meeting for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Nessel town hall and to direct the Clerk to provide notice as required by Branden Mell, seconded by Betsy Rising.  Approved.
  1. Approval to publish Annual Tree and Brush Cutting Notice: Motion to approve the posting and publication of the 2026 Nessel Township Tree and Brush Cutting notice as presented with amendment by Betsy Rising, seconded by Branden Mell.  Approved.
  1. Delegation of Authority – Internal Bank Transfers: Motion to authorize the Township Treasurer to transfer funds between existing township bank accounts held at unity Bank solely for the purpose of allocating county property tax settlements to the appropriate SSD accounts for the year 2026 by Branden Mell, seconded by Betsy Rising.  Approved.
  1. Delegation of Authority – Electronic Fund Transfers: Motion to authorize the Township Treasurer to initiate electronic fund transfers from existing township accounts held at Unity Bank for federal and state tax payments, PERA contributions, and MN Paid Leave contributions by Branden Mell, seconded by Betsy Rising.  Approved.
  1. Waste Provider: After review of three (3) bids from local providers, Motion to authorize the clerk to terminate the current waste & recycling service with Waste Management and contract with LePage & Sons for garbage & recycling services at a rate of $27.00 per month for 96-gallon weekly service by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger.

Motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm by Betsy Rising, seconded by Branden Mell. Approved.