KABETOGAMA TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF CANVASS
  
The Board of Canvass met after the Township Annual board meeting and was called to order by Clerk M. Manninen at 8:45 pm., Tuesday March 11, 2025.  Attending the meeting were Supervisors Tim Tomczak, Larry Warrington and Clerk Mary Manninen.  
 
 
Election results:  11 votes for Supervisor 3 yr. term Tim Tomczak, 11 votes for Treasurer 2-yr. term Deana Callais.
 
We, the Board of Supervisors, of the Township of Kabetogama, Do hereby certify the election results of the Kabetogama Township 2025 Annual Township Election, held Tuesday, March 11, 2025 as submitted by the election board to be the official results.
 
 
Supervisor Tim Tomczak
Supervisor Larry Warrington
 
March 11, 2025
Time Adjourned 8:50 PM
At The Kabetogama Town Hall
9707 Gamma Road
Kabetogama, MN 56669

​TOWN OF KABETOGAMA
ANNUAL MEETING
MARCH 11, 2025
DRAFT
 
The annual meeting of the Kabetogama Township was called to order by Clerk Manninen at 8:15 pm on March 11, 2025.  There were 7 people attending this meeting.  Those attending the meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Clerk Manninen called for nominations for a moderator.  Tim Tomczak nominated John Stegmeir as moderator.  No other nominations were made.  Marlene Tomczak moved to have John Stegmeir as moderator, Tim Tomczak seconded the motion, a voice vote was taken for John Stegmeir as moderator.  All voted aye, no nays, John was voted as moderator.
 
Agenda:  The agenda was reviewed by all.   Marlene Tomczak moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Tim Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
The Clerk was asked to read the 2025, for the year ending 2024, Board of Audit Minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting.  The Board of Audit minutes were approved at the meeting on March 4th.
 
Old Business: 
 
The minutes from the 2024 annual meeting were reviewed by all.  The minutes were approved at the April 2, 2024 board meeting.
 
The moderator read the dates for the next Annual Township Meeting.  The annual meeting will be held on March 10, 2026, at the Kabetogama Town Hall at 8:15 pm.  The alternative bad weather date is March 17, 2026, same location and time.  A motion by Tim Tomczak to approve the next annual meeting, seconded by Marlene Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
The next Annual Township Election will be held on March 11, 2026, at the Kabetogama Town Hall from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.  The alternative bad weather date is March 17, 2026, same location and time.  A motion was made by Marlene Tomczak to approve the next annual election, seconded by Betsey Warrington, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Election Results – Moderator Stegmeir asked for the results of the Annual Township election held March 11, 2025.  Election Judge Betsey Warrington read the election results.  For the position of Supervisor 3-year term, Tim Tomczak received 11 votes and there were no write-ins.    For the position of Treasurer 2-year term, Deana Callais received 11 votes with no write-ins.  Marlene Tomczak moved to accept the 2025 election results, seconded by Larry Warrington, all voting aye, motion carried. 
 
Lake Kabetogama Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report for 2024
 
Fire Chief Bryan Wichner gave the following report –
 
The Fire Department is doing well, we currently have 16 members with the recruitment of 2 new members in 2024.  Thanks to David Brown and John Dompier for their commitment and dedication to this Department.  The department responded to 7 fire calls, 4 vehicle accidents, 5 search and rescues and numerous medical assists.  We continue to have our in-person business meetings and hands-on training.  We provided lunch for the BASS Nation Tournament in May, we have been asked to do it again this year in August.  We had the Hunters Supper and Raffle in November.  We continue to apply for available Grants, as well as other incentives which have made some of our equipment purchases possible.
We would like to congratulate Rusty Lehto and Niles Wilkins on their retirements from the Fire Department.  Rusty served 33 years and Niles 22 ½ years.  We wish you the best and thank you for your service.
On February 5, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the agency’s “Fire Brigades” standard with a proposed new “Emergency Response Standard.”  This NPRM’s publication triggered the beginning of a public comment period that concluded on July 22, 2024.  An informal public hearing was then held from November 12 to December 4, 2024.  A second public comment period closed on January 17, 2025.  OSHO is now reviewing the public input received.
            While many of the proposed provisions in the Emergency Response Standard would be helpful and Improve the safety of emergency responders, many of the new requirements would be very burdensome, and in many cases impossible, for volunteer fire and emergency service departments so comply with.  If the standard is adopted in its current form, many departments would be forced to shut their doors or else operate outside of the federal standard, leaving themselves open to fines, citations, and huge civil liability exposure.
National Volunteer Fire Council
 
Projects completed in 2024:
Vehicle maintenance and pressure testing $19,560.38
            Training and CPR for Firefighters
            Purchased a new 2024 Polaris 6x6 $12,568
Purchased a 4-gas monitor $2,952.98, floor jack, 10 new helmet lights $995
Purchased 4 new pages and 8 batteries $1,700
Heliport maintenance
 
Future projects 2025:
            Receiving a donation of 8 air packs and 16 bottles from St. Paul Park Fire Department
            Purchasing 3 new sets of turnout hear for our members who have completed their 1-year probationary period.
            Front end repairs on our Brush Truck $4,984.52 completed
            We have been asked to serve lunch at the Bass Tournament in August
            We will be having another Hunter’s Supper in November
            We are also preparing ourselves for additional ATV accidents once the new trail is completed
            The Fire Department is asking the Township for a 1.5% increase up from $44,300 for 2025 to $44,965 in 20026
            I would like to thank the Kabetogama Township and the community for their continued support of our department on behalf o all the Fire Fighters and EMS personnel
           
            Respectfully,
            Bryan Wichner, Chief LKAVFD
 
There was no medical report.
 
New Business
 
The 2026 proposed levy was reviewed by all.  The levy was increased by $865.00.  Larry Warrington moved to approve the 2026 levy in the amount of $103,665.00, seconded by Tim Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
John Stegmeir gave a report on the Cook Hospital.  Budget wise they are short.  They are struggling to keep and replace staff.  There are two new doctors coming in late summer or early fall.  They upped their levy to our residents by 20 to 50 percent, which we will see on our property taxes.
 
Tim Tomczak moved to adjourn the annual meeting at 8:43, seconded by Larry Warrington, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
Mary Manninen, Clerk
Kabetogama Township
              

​KABETOGAMA TOWNSHIP
2025 BOARD OF AUDIT REPORT FOR 2024
March 4, 2025
 
Kabetogama Township Checking Account:
Beginning Balance 1/1/24
$292,749.48

Income
$526,693.89

Expenses
576,047.59

End Balance 12/31/24
$243,395.78

Included in the General Fund:  Road Balance
$42,536.75

Total Road Fund Balance with the CD is $66,482.68
                         
Kabetogama Township Puck’s Point Subordinate Sewer District:
Beginning Balance 1/1/24
                                                $74,080.14

Total Deposits
$29,652.66

Total Expenses
$65,716.18

End Balance 12/31/2024
                                                $38,016.62

 
$10,000 is to be reimbursed to the general fund

 
Kabetogama Township Capitol Debt Reduction:
Beginning Balance 1/1/24
                                                $12,778.87

Total Income
$6,955.56

Total Expenses
$15,640.00

End Balance 12/31/24
                                                $4,094.43

 
Kabetogama Township South Shore Subordinate Sewer District:
Beginning Balance 8/1/24
$0.00

Total Income
$54,625.63

Total Expenses
$31,093.17

End Balance 12/31/24
$23,532.46

                                          $500.00 to be reimbursed to the general fund
 
Kabetogama Township State Point Subordinate Sewer District:
Beginning Balance 8/1/24
$0.00

Total Income
$508.00

Total Expenses
$227.66

End Balance 12/31/24
$280.34

                                          $500.00 to be reimbursed to the general fund
 
Checking CD #3876 Balance   $29,488.11
Road Acct. CD #3865 Balance $23,945.93
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the Board of Audit at 7:16 pm.  The board reviewed the reports, and the Clark and Treasurer’s books matched.
 
The Board of Audit Report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 pm, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Respectfully Submitted 
 
Mary Manninen, Clerk
Kabetogama Township

Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
March 4, 2025
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor T. Tomczak, Supervisor L. Warrington, Treasurer C. Callais and the clerk M Mannine.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the March 4th meeting was reviewed.  Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the February 4th 2025, regular board meeting were reviewed, Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer’s Report read by Treasurer D. Callais
Checking
Beg Bal February 1, 2025 - $247,121.64
Deposits - $29,080.64
Total Expenses - $33,442.13
End Bal. February 28, 2025 - $242,760.15
 
Road Fund - $42,126.17
Road CD – 23,945.93
Road Fund Bal - $66,072.10
Checking CD - $29,488.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal February 1, 2025 - $71,234.04
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $4,854.67
End Bal February 28, 2025 - $66,479.37
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal February 1, 2025 - $6,496.38
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. February 28, 2025 - $6,496.38
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal February 1, 2025 - $23,452.30
Deposits - $25,361.64
Expenses - $23,171.96
Bal. February 28, 2025 - $25,641.98
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal February 1, 2025 - $280.34
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. February 28, 2025 - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $4,061.75
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,967.00
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $25,361.64
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – The system is running smoothly.
 
South Shore SSD – A report was sent to the township from SEH. 
                We have sent out temporary easement forms to residents within the project area.
We have continued working on the collection system plans/drawings.
                We met with the manufacturer representative, Peterson Supply, for the large subsurface treatment system (LSTS) to discuss the upcoming treatment system design as well as coordinate the overall footprint of the treatment system.  This information will be important for the archeologist to know when reviewing the treatment site.
                We meet with a sub-consultant, Matrix Soils and Systems, to discuss upcoming treatment system design for the two mid-sized treatment systems (MSTS) as well as the overall footprint of each treatment system’s drain field.
                We reached out to an archeologist and historian that will be able to complete the archeological survey and architecture history review for this project area.
We have been in touch with our survey group to coordinate work that will need to be completed throughout the spring and summer of this year.
 
State Point SSD – Nothing at this time.
 
Roads – Nothing new at this time.
 
Community Center – the board wants the repairs to the drywall and floor to be completed by April 1st.  Service Master from International Falls has come out and will give the board an estimate for refinishing the floor and possible clean the windows. 
 
Other –
 
New Business – A motion was made by Chairman L. Kec, and seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak to pay mileage to Supervisor L. Warrington for attending a Disaster Training in Virginia at the County Training Center, on March 8th, all voting aye, motion carried.
  
Annual election and meeting will be held on March 11th at the Kabetogama Town Hall.  Elections will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm.  The annual meeting will commence at 8:15 pm and following the meeting the board will meet for the Board of Canvass to certify the election results.
 
The LBOAE meeting will be held on April 23, from 10 am to 11 am at the Kabetogama Town Hall.
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
February 4, 2025
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor T. Tomczak, Supervisor L. Warrington, Treasurer C. Callais and the clerk M Manninen called in.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the February 4th meeting was reviewed.  Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the agenda with the addition of a liquor license approval to new business, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the January 7th 2025, regular board meeting were reviewed, Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer’s Report read by Treasurer D. Callais
Checking
Beg Bal January 1, 2025 - $243,395.78
Deposits - $31,805.85
Total Expenses - $26,923.27
End Bal. January 31, 2025 - $247,121.40
 
Road Fund - $42,326.17
Road CD – 23,945.93
Road Fund Bal - $66,272.10
Checking CD - $29,488.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal January 1, 2025 - $75,313.04
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $4,079.00
End Bal January 31, 2025 - $71,234.04
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal January 1, 2025 - $14,316.38
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $7,820.00
Bal. January 31, 2025 - $6,496.38
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal January 1, 2025 - $23,532.46
Deposits - $23,171.96
Expenses - $23,252.12
Bal. January 31, 2025 - $23,452.30
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal January 1, 2025 - $280.34
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. January 31, 2025 - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Treasurer D. Callais read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $671.06
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $4,229.00
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $23,171.96
 
Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – The system appears to be running smoothly.
 
South Shore SSD – Nothing new at this time. 
 
State Point SSD – Nothing at this time.
 
Roads – Nothing new at this time.
 
Community Center – the hall has recently had a couple of floods because of a frozen drain line.  The heat tape in that line is not working.  Taylor’s Plumbing & Heating was called in to see if they could find the cause of the leaks which led them to the bad heat tape and frozen drain line.  When the water softener goes through a cycle water goes into that drain and since it was frozen the water came up into the hall and caused the flood.  Some drywall and tile need to be replaced.  Supervisor L. Kec will find someone to do the repairs.
 
Other –
 
New Business – A liquor license was brought to the attention of the board.  It is for a new business called Bittersweet Tavern.  Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the license, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
January 7, 2025
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor T. Tomczak, Supervisor, L. Warrington, Clerk M. Manninen, Deputy Treasurer M Tomczak along with one guest.   All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the January 7th meeting was reviewed.  Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the December 3rd, 2024, regular meeting were reviewed, Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer’s Report
Checking
Beg Bal December 1, 2024 - $227,598.99
Deposits - $110,078.44
Total Expenses - $94,281.65
End Bal. December 31, 2024 - $243,395.78
 
Road Fund - $42,536.75
Road CD – 23,945.93
Road Fund Bal - $66,482.68
Checking CD - $29,488.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal December 1, 2024 - $31,058.17
Deposits - $48,923.87
Expenses - $4,669.00
End Bal December 31, 2024 - $75,313.04
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal December 1, 2024 - $2,840.41
Deposits - $11,475.97
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. December 31, 2024 - $14,316.38
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal December 1, 2024 - $13,449.42
Deposits - $23,252.12
Expenses - $13,169.08
Bal. December 31, 2024 - $23,532.46
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal December 1, 2024 - $280.34
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. December 31, 2024 - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor T. Tomczak, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $1,626.80
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $4,079.00
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $22,160.62 
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – The system will be running on one machine.  There is enough water going into the system to take samples.  Samples will be taken and as long as they come back good then no pumping needs to be done.  This will lessen the electric bill and lessen the amount we paid last year on pumping.
 
South Shore SSD – Nothing new at this time. 
 
State Point SSD – Nothing at this time.
 
Roads – We may need to look into a way to get sand on Pucks Point Road if needed in the future.
 
Community Center – Nothing at this time.
 
Other –
 
New Business – Nothing
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
December 3, 2024
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor T. Tomczak, Supervisor, L. Warrington, Clerk M. Manninen, Treasurer D. Callais.   All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the December 3rd meeting was reviewed.  Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the November 6th, 2024, regular meeting were reviewed, Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal November 1, 2024 - $232,269.16
Deposits - $13,603.80
Total Expenses - $18,273.97
End Bal. November 30, 2024 - $227,598.99
 
Road Fund - $38,036.75
Road CD – 23,945.93
Road Fund Bal - $61,982.68
Checking CD - $29,488.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal November 1, 2024 - $39,021.59
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $7,963.42
End Bal November 30, 2024 - $31,058.17
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal November 1, 2024 - $2,840.41
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. November 30, 2024 - $2,840.41
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal November 1, 2024 - $2,012.81
Deposits - $13,169.08
Expenses - $1,732.47
Bal. November 30, 2024 - $13,449.42
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal November 1, 2024 - $280.34
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. November 30, 2024 - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $3,399.28
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $8,353.42
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $13,169.08                 
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – The system is now being put into winter mode.  The tank will be pumped 2 to 3 times a month during the winter.
 
South Shore SSD – Clerk Manninen read a message from Allie Vollhaber, SEH.  This past month, we have outlined tasks for our team to progress through the winter and into spring.  We will continue to coordinate over the winter with Duluth Archaeology Center to prepare for their study in the spring.  Once this is completed, the facility plan can be finalized and should receive official approval from the MPCA.  We’ve also continued to work on the collection system plans.
 
State Point SSD – Nothing at this time.
 
Roads – Reviewed the 2025 contract with G. House.  Supervisor L. Kec will present this contract to Greg, see if he agrees with everything and get a signature.
 
Community Center – Nothing at this time.
 
Other –
 
New Business – Christmas party/potluck to be held at the Town Hall on December 14th, kids crafts at 4 pm, potluck at 5:30 pm, pictures with Santa to follow dinner.
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
November 6, 2024
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor T. Tomczak, Supervisor, L. Warrington, Clerk M. Manninen, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak and one guests.   All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the November 6th meeting was reviewed.  Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the October 1st, 2024, regular meeting were reviewed, Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal October 1, 2024 - $266,556.49
Deposits - $0.00
Total Expenses - $34,287.33
End Bal. October 31, 2024 - $232,269.16
 
Road Fund - $38,753.04
Road CD – 25,352.20
Road Fund Bal - $62,105.24
Checking CD - $28,756.96
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal October 1, 2024 - $43,001.59
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,980.00
End Bal October 31, 2024 - $39,021.59
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal October 1, 2024 - $2,840.41
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. October 31, 2024 - $2,840.41
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal October 1, 2024 - $16,455.96
Deposits - $1,740.47
Expenses - $16,183.62
Bal. October 31, 2024 - $2,012.81
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal October 1, 2024 - $492.00
Deposits - $8.00
Expenses - $219.66
Bal. October 31, 2024 - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $2,850.63
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $4,390.00
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $1,732.47                   
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – The system has been shut down now for the winter and VPL has been taken care so there should be no more frozen lines this winter.  Arrowhead Lodge has been open recently so Supervisor L. Warrington will have Tim keep checking the grinder for grease and if it needs to be pumped Arrowhead will be charged for the pumping.  This will continue until the new kitchen is in working order.  John Stegmeir gave a report on the expenses for 2024 and projected expenses for 2025.    This report will help set the tax service fee for O&M for members of the PPSSD for 2025.  Tax service fee needs to be set and sent to the county in November.  Clerk Manninen will take care of this.  Clerk Manninen will get the 2025 contract to Septic Check for approval and signature.
 
South Shore SSD – John handed out an update from SEH on this project.  We have a signed Agreement for Professional Services with SEH.
 
State Point SSD -
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – The hydrogen peroxide line in the utility room needs to be removed.
 
Other –
 
New Business – The township received a complaint from a resident regarding a dispute of property lines.  The township does not deal with planning and zoning.  Clerk Manninen will contact this resident and inform him that he needs to contact the county and or DNR regarding this matter.
There needs to be work done at the Kabetogama canister site.  People are dumping debris along the road instead of in the pile.  Supervisor L. Kec moved to allow Bushwacker LLC to doze the debris into a pile and push it back.  The township can pay half and the Lake Association can pay the other half.  Seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.  Tim will contact SLC regarding fixing the entrance to the canister site, it needs to be cut out and filled in.
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
October 1, 2024
Draft
 
Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor, L. Warrington, Clerk M. Manninen, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak and one guests.   All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the October 1st meeting was reviewed, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak asked to add a letter to Community Center from the health department. Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the agenda with the addition, seconded by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the September 3rd, 2024, regular meeting were reviewed, Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal September 1, 2024 - $284,870.32
Deposits - $46,595.80
Total Expenses - $64,909.63
End Bal. September 30, 2024 - $266,556.94
 
Road Fund - $38,963.14
Road CD – 25,352.20
Road Fund Bal - $62,315.34
Checking CD - $28,756.96
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal September 1, 2024 - $46,953.59
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,952.00
End Bal September 30, 2024 - $43,001.59
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal September 1, 2024 - $2,840.41
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. September 30, 2024 - $2,840.41
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal September 1, 2024 - $500.00
Deposits - $15,963.96
Expenses - $8.00
Bal. September 30, 2024 - $16,455.96
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal September 1, 2024 - $500.00
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $8.00
Bal. September 30, 2024 - $492.00
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, seconded by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $2,150.66
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,952.00
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $15,963.93                                 
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – the township received a response letter from Arrowhead Lodge stating that they will be closing down the restaurant to outside guests.  They plan to open the new kitchen in late December of 2024 and will have a grease interceptor installed in the drains of the sink.  The township will monitor this process. 
 
South Shore SSD – Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve Resolution 2024-3, Resolution to Combine Petition Areas and Name Additional Established Subordinate Sanitary Service Districts, Seconded by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Roads – It was brought to the attention of the township board that there has been an issue involving a school bus and the canister site recycling company.  When they come to change out the recycling canisters, it is done early morning in the dark and they are stopped along the side of the road.  These trucks and canisters do not have any lights or reflective tape on them, which makes it almost impossible to see them and the bus has had close calls with this.  The township board will contact the county and ask them to resolve this issue.
 
Community Center – Plunketts Pest Control sprayed the hall for hornets.  Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak read a letter from the State Health Department.  They had recommendations regarding the old well, salt storage and Hydrogen Peroxide injection.  The township will consider these recommendations.
 
Other –
 
New Business – The township must change the date of the November board meeting because of elections.  Supervisor L. Warrington moved to change the date to November 6, 2024, seconded by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  Clerk M Manninen will post this change.
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
September 3, 2024
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor, L. Warrington, Supervisor T. Tomczak, Clerk M. Manninen, Treasurer D. Callais, and four guests.   All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the September 3rd meeting was reviewed, Supervisor L. Warrington asked to move PPSSD down to Other.  Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the agenda with the change, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the August 6th, 2024, regular meeting were reviewed, Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal August 1, 2024 - $242,054.52
Deposits - $68,734.09
Total Expenses - $25,918.29
End Bal. August 31, 2024 - $284,870.32
 
Road Fund - $38,963.14
Road CD – 25,352.20
Road Fund Bal - $62,315.34
Checking CD - $28,756.96
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal August 1, 2024 - $53,624.19
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $4,770.60
End Bal August 31, 2024 - $48,853.59
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal August 1, 2024 - $2,840.41
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. August 31, 2024 - $2,840.41
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  Two new accounts have been opened, South Shore Subordinate Sewer District, State Point Subordinate Sewer District.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $36,200.31
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $5,575.60
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
South Shore SSD – Two new checking accounts have been opened.  One for the South Shore SSD and one for the State Point SSD.  SEH is still working on the facility plan. 
 
Roads – Nothing new
 
Community Center – Larry received two quotes for ranges.  The first is for an electric range which we do not have the correct wiring for.  The amount for this one is $15,270.00.  The second range is gas with electronic igniters.  This one is a 48” griddle with 4 burners which makes it a 72” range.  That may not fit.  The price on this one is $19,763.00.  The manufacturer did say that they could possibly order it in a 60” with only two burners.  They did not price this out at this time.  Other solutions:  Betsey has put a small fan in the window of the kitchen which has helped a bit.  It was suggested that the exhaust fan be left on all the time, but the board felt that was not a good idea.   No decision has been made at this time.  The board would like more time to research and think about the proposed solutions.  Supervisor L. Kec stated that the peroxide additive valve needs to be disconnected on the water system.
 
Other – PPSSD –   The township requested a written response from Arrowhead Lodge to the letter that was sent to them regarding a grease trap in their kitchen. The only response the township received from Arrowhead was a picture of the grease trap that is installed in the new kitchen that is not even finished yet and not in use.    They have until October 31st to remedy this problem.  Supervisor L. Kec will relate to them the urgency for installing a grease trap in the kitchen that is currently being used.
Lucas from Septic Check attended this meeting to discuss winterizing the PPSSD system and answer any other questions we may have.  Septic Check needs to pull the pumps and drain the lines when winterizing the system.  They need to contact SEH to solve the frozen line problem at VPL.  Septic Check also needs to contact Supervisor L. Warrington or another supervisor when any emergency situation arises.  The township would like Septic Check to get numbers to us for any replacement costs that may need to be done in the next year so we can update our budget to the members of the system.
 
New Business – The board received a phone call from a property owner in the township who has concerns regarding short term rentals in the township.  The person was told to contact Saint Louis County regarding this matter because they oversee Planning and Zoning.  Short Term Rentals have become a concern in our area.  They are not adhering to the same rules and regulations that the resorts must. 
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk