The regular meeting of the Board of the Town of Arland was called to order by Chairman, Maynard Hoff on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM with all board members present.
Clerk Fall presented the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion to approve made by Chuck Richards, second by Brad Wolf. Motion carried. Treasurer Nelson presented the financial update. She noted a current general checking account balance of $224,693.85. Motion to accept the financial report was made by Brad Wolf, second by Chuck Richards. Motion carried. Jodene reported that she will be expected to accept electronic tax payments this coming season. She will get more information and file the necessary forms to set this up.
Phil Hoff gave a brief update on equipment repairs. He also discussed bridge and culvert maintenance.
Board discussed moving forward with the special meeting for all property owners and residents to learn more about zoning and options for our township. Board suggested meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 with County Zoning Administrator Dave Gifford. A mass mailing would be sent out as well as advertising.
Public Comment: LaRae Toews was present to learn about the process that the Board takes at meetings. She asked some questions.
Family House report was given by Autumn Hoff. They continue to place people that are homeless. They are using only 2 tiny houses. Struggles continue.
Board reviewed the Synergy prepay contract. Bills were presented for consideration. Motion made by Brad Wolf to approve all bills for payment, including 3000 gals prepay at 1.47/gal, second by Chuck Richards. Motion carried.
Next meeting was set for Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
Board discussed the fencing issue between JoAnn/Gary Crowe and Debra Picknell properties. Board suggested that the Clerk should send a letter to Picknells asking them to fix their fence line in a timely manner, or the work would be ordered by the Board and any costs would be put on their taxes as a special assessment. Clerk will contact Ms Picknell with names of companies that can be contracted to do the work. More information will be presented at the next meeting.
No correspondence.
Motion to adjourn was made by Brad Wolf, second by Chuck Richards. Motion carried.
Pamela Y Fall, Clerk