The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chair Michelle Meis, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Supervisors present included Stan Iskierka, Branden Mell, and Doug Johnson, Betsy Rising attended virtually as a non-voting member. Clerk Heather Sward, Treasurer Angela Krejchik and were also present.

Agenda

Motion to approve the agenda with the addition of adding Bayside Ave. speed limit signs to new business, by Branden Mell, seconded by Stan Iskierka.  Approved.

Board Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve the August 14th, 2024 regular board meeting minutes by Stan Iskierka, seconded by Branden Mell.  Approved.

Treasurer’s Report

At this time, Chair, Michelle Meis swore in our appointed Treasurer, Angela Krehchik.

Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report by Branden Mell, seconded by Stan Iskierka.  Approved.

Bills

Motion to approval paying the bills in the amount of $94,012.40 by Branden Mell, seconded by Stan Iskierka.  Approved.

At this time, Chair, Michelle Meis thanked the resigning Treasurer, Mary Dillner for her 11+ years of service to Nessel Township.

Variance/Plat/Interim Use Permit Requests

Jeff and Peggy Stoks – Variance Request: Mr. Stokes presented a request to remove an existing deck on the lakeside and build a 3-season room. Motion to approve the requested variance by Branden Mell, seconded by Stan Iskierka. Approved.

Timothy & Barbara Jansen – Variance Request: Mr. Jansen presented a request to demolish existing home and rebuild with no change to the road setback. Motion to approve the requested variance by Branden Mell, seconded by Stan Iskierka. Approved.

David & Sherry Nichols – Preliminary Plat Request: Mr. Nichols presented the preliminary plat, Goose Lake Acres. Motion to approve the requested preliminary plat by Branden Mell, seconded by Doug Johnson. Approved.

Jaime Jacobson & Lisa Logue – Interim Use Permit Request: Ms. Jacobson presented a request to build a pole building without a principal structure. Motion to approve the requested interim use permit by Branden Mell, seconded by Stan Iskierka. Approved.

Open Forum

None

Road Maintenance Report

  • Muddy Gap Hollow spent time brushing and mulching trees.
  • They are removing trees that are at risk of falling.

Committee Reports

  1. Road Committee
  • There are a few properties that have hazards in the roadbed ROW.  Stan will draft letters for the clerk to send.
  • We received a call from a resident on 540th in Rock Creek about a hole in a driveway culvert.  It has been determined to not be Nessel Townships responsibility.
  • If possible, is hoping to put gravel on a few more roads, weather depending.
  1. Budget Committee
  • Nothing to report.
  1. Contract Committee
  • We will invite the BFD to our November meeting.
  1. Policy Committee
  • Nothing to report.
  1. Clerk’s Township Update
  • The Clerk presented monthly report of the township happenings.
  • The clerk brought up that we have it in our contract with Shorewood Park Sanitary District (SPSD) to have a meeting in October to review the upcoming snow-plowing season and do a drive through.   Heather will reach out to Rich and Tina at SPSD.

Old Business

  1. Fish Lake Township Shared Road – Blue Heron Trail update:  Michelle presented that she  received a 2nd quote from Fish Lake Twp, from North Valley in the price of $157,500.00 for the 2026 overlay project.
  1. MAT District 7 Meeting Update: Michelle and Stan attended the meeting.  Michelle will bring her notes to the October meeting to share.

New Business

  1. 2024-2025 Propane Prebuy: We are currently at 75% in the shop tank and 70% in the townhall tank.  The prebuy price is the same as 2023 at 1.749/gallon. We approved 2500 gallons with the payment of bills.
  1. Speed Limit Signs on Bayside Ave: Doug Johnson requested the board put speed limit signs on Bayside Avenue.  Motion to put speed limit signs on Bayview Avenue. by Branden Mell, seconded by Stan Iskierka.  Approved.
  1. Address Muddy Gap Hollow payment: It was brought to our attention at this time that the payment to Muddy Gap Hollow should be adjusted to $43,185.96 per the invoice.  Motion to void check #8775 and reissue the Muddy Gap Hollow payment in the amount of $43,185.96 adjusting total payables to $87,973.05 by Branden Mell, seconded by Michelle Meis.  Approved.

Motion to adjourn by Branden Mell, seconded by Stan Iskierka at 8:00 pm. Approved.