2304-Apr.18,2023

The regular meeting of the Board of the Town of Arland was called to order by Chairman, Maynard Hoff, with all board members present on Tuesday, April 18,2023 at 6:00 PM.

Minutes of the previous meeting were presented by Clerk Fall.  Motion was made to approve by Chuck Richards second by Brad Wolf.  Motion carried.

Treasurer, Jodene Nelson presented the financial update.  She noted a balance in the general fund of $516,571.10, ARpA savings balance of $63,399.19, CD balance of $250,442.06.  Discussion followed.  Motion to accept the report was made by Brad Wolf, second by Chuck Richards.  Motion carried.

Phil Hoff gave a highway update, noting the road bans should be removed by the end if April.  Board also discussed the process of ATV/UTV signage.  He presented a bid from the Bureau of Corrections. Board suggested that Phil wait to purchase signage until later dat and the board has given this more consideration.

Logan Hibbard, rep from Blue Diamond Proppants, LLC, was present to discuss the proposed mining plan to men at the FLS site. A proposed Operations Agreement between the Town of Arland and Blue Diamond Proppants, LLC was presented for consideration by the Board.  Discussion followed.  Mr Hibbard answered several questions as the document was reviewed.  Maynard Hoff made a motion to proceed with the Operations Agent as parents allowing our Town Attorney, Paul Mahler, an opportunity to review and communicate wit the Blue Diamond Attorney for final proposal.  Second was given by Brad Wolf.  Motion carried.  Final document will be presented to the full board upon completion.

Bills were presented for review.  Discussion followed.  Motion was Mae by Brad Wolf second by Chuck Richards to pay all as presented.  Motion carried

No Public Comment

No further correspondence

Motion was made by Brad Wolf to adjourn the regular meeting.  Maynard gave the second.  Motion carried

Pamela Y Fall, Clerk