Town of Frederick
Board Minutes
April 6, 2009

The Town Board of Frederick met on April 6, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. Present were board members Dennis Kinslow, Scott Campbell and Tom meyer, finance officer Maxine Kinslow. Patrons present were, Cooty Anderson, Janet Burkhardt, Randy Barondeau, Bob and Lavonne Johnson, Teresa Cox, Gary Peterson, Georgia Smith, and Tracey Olson.
The meeting was called to order by Chr. Kinslow. Minutes of the March meeting were reviewed, motion by Campbell/Meyer to approve minutes of regular meeting, equalization meetings, legal notices, motion carried. The financial report of March was reviewed., motion by Meyer/Campbell to approve, motion carried. Accounts payable for April were reviewed, motion by Meyer/Campbell to pay all bills, motion carried.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:Chad's Elec.-537.10; C. Store-26.86; D. Kinslow(GA)-138.52; D. Kinslow(UT)-425.74; DSG-12.36; D. Kinslow(va)-75.00; Dep. San.-3752.00; Ell. True Value-36.24; 1st N. Bank-313.05; Fred. Amb.-300.00; Fred Fire Dept.-800.00; Fred. Dev. Corp.-846.71; JC Campbell Inc-255.00; JVT-133.45;JC Campbell Inc-6058.00;L.McDowell-60.95; M.Kinslow-60.00; M. Cox-23.44; M. Kinslow-24.70; M. Kinslow-554.10; MDU-1060.20; M.Wiitala-80.00; Menards-168.32; Petro. Pet.-1032.46; S. Campbell-69.26; Roto Rooter- 430.00; Runnings-31.46; SDARWS-310.00;SD Dept. Rev-67.20; SD Dept. Rev.-12.00; T. Nickelson-380.07; GDI-163.67; T. Meyer-55.32; WEB-2268.53
OLD BUSINESS:
Utilities: Thanks to all those who helped during the flood. There was also a water main break on 5th St. that has been fixed.
There have been questions about the street conditions. Due to the wet conditions the streets will not be fixed until they dry out some and then they will be bladed and given whatever finishing they may need.
The board decided to have a video scope of the sewer by Bakeberg's to see what the problem is. They also decided to pay Bakeberg's for a 100' sewer snake they had purchased. Motion by Campbell/Meyer to pay Rich for the sewer snake, motion carried.
Historical Society: Scott has spoken with the city attorney and he will draw up a warranty deed transferring the former Fylpaa building to the City.
Frederick Forward: Georgia Smith informed the board of the April 25 cleanup day with NSU students. She inquired about a location for a dumpster for nonburnables. They will once again cleanup the flood damage from the park and for anyone else who would like their services to haul large things away or have a need for assistance in the community. Dennis will call the Brown County Landfill manager regarding the dumpster.
Tracey Olson presented the board with the temporary permit required for the June 27, street dance. She will be taking responsibility for the event in behalf of the organization.Motion by Campbell/Meyer to grant permit, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Flooding: Bob and Lavonne Johnson requested a letter from the city regarding the condition of their flood damage to their house. The board inspected it before the meeting was adjourned and determined that it was uninhabitable.Motion by Campbell/ Meyer gave instruction to the finance officer to draft a letter stating that damage is more than 50% of the assessed valuation of the home. This is for their insurance company so that they may apply for ICC funds for rehabilitation  or demolition of the present dwelling. Motion carried.
Gary Peterson presented a proposal to the board on his property. He is undecided as yet about rebuilding but had some questions for the board on variances. The board assured all property owners that they would work with them to resolve their housing issues.
Library: Cooty Anderson, Randy Barondeau, Janet Burkhardt, and Teresa Cox presented to the town board a proposal to consolidate the two libraries into one. They are exploring this for economic reasons, availability to more people in the school setting, handicap accessability, etc. Representatives of the three boards will be Scott Campbell, Town; Randy Barondeau, School, and Cooty Anderson, Library to brainstrom and work out a viable solution to the merge.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. after the board returned from inspecting the Johnson proprty. Motion by Campbell/Meyer to adjourn, motion carried.

Maxine Kinslow
Finance Officer