Board of Supervisor’s Meeting

October 7, 2026

Attendance: Mike McCullen, Alden Shute, Maureen Rioux, Patrice Winfield, Cindy Kleinschmidt, Paul Raymond, Stefanie Williamson, Laurie Murray, Clayton Heller, Jason Palme.

Clerk’s Report: Cindy Kleinschmidt read the minutes of the Board of Supervisor’s Board Meeting of October 8, 2026

Maureen Rioux made a motion to accept the minutes Alden Shute seconded, and the motion passed.

Road Report: Board had a discussion about Kenny Peterson Road: Township is only responsible for a quarter of a mile. Township has done some improvement on the road to be helpful. Mike McCullen will contact Terry Koscielinak about spreading the gravel.

Discussion on finishing brushing on Crooked Lake Road: Jason Palme asked about brushing on Crooked Lake Road. Brushing and spreading gravel was put on hold because, ECE was doing work in the ditches. Now that ECE seems to be done working in the ditches Alden Shute said he would contact Jeff to see if he was going to make a second pass over the ditches, and Alden Shute will work on spreading the gravel.

Board had some discussion about placing a pile of red rock near Eagle Head to have on hand for filling in holes.

Grader was fixed.

 Mike McCullen made a motion to accept the Road Report and Moureen Rioux seconded and the motion passed.

Old Business: Maureen Rioux presented the board with certificates for Glen Williamson and Paul Raymond for years of service. The board signed the certificates to be presented to them when the plaques arrived.

Handicap Ramp: Discussion about handicap current ramp measurements meeting regulations, which way door has to swing open, does parking lot need to be painted, etc… Alden Shute made a motion for Mike McCullen to go to the Pine City Courthouse and inquire information about the specifications for handicap ramps and parking spots at polling places. Mike McCullen will also talk to with Clay Heller about fixing up the ramp before the election on November 3, 2026. Maureen Rioux seconded, motion passed.

Clay Heller proposed an estimate $3,755 to add more insulation to the grader hall roof. Alden Shute made a motion for Clay Heller to add more insulation to the grader hall roof without exceeding $3,755 in expenses. Maureen Rioux seconded, motion passed.

Tools for garage: The board asked Daniel Calder to make an itemized list of tools that need to be purchased and pricing for next meeting.

Cindy Kleinschmidt will look into the details to qualify for LRIP to discuss at next meeting.

New Business: Alden Shute made a motion to have Cindy Kleinschmidt, Paul Raymond, and Patrice Winfield as election judges for November 3, 2026 election. Lori Shute and Stafanie Williamson as backup election judges. Maureen Rioux seconded the motion, motion passed.

Treasurer Report: Patrice Winfield has $13,228.43 in bills and will transfer $13,000. Alden Shute made a motion to pay said bills. Maureen Rioux seconded the motion and motion passed.

Meeting adjourned.

Cindy Kleinschmidt Clerk

Board of Supervisor’s Meeting

Attendance: Mike McCullen, Alden Shute, Maureen Rioux, Patrice Winfield, Cindy Kleinschmidt, Paul Raymond, Stefanie Williamson, Rachel Bean, Clayton Heller, Laurie Murray.

Clerk’s Report: Cindy Kleinschmidt read the minutes of the Board of Supervisor’s Board Meeting of August 5, 2026

Alden Shute made a motion to accept the minutes Maureen Rioux seconded, and the motion passed.

Road Report: Gravel staged on Tamarack Drive. Brushing has been completed.Dollar Lake Road project still needs to be completed. Board discussed grader repairs: Seals are leaking on a ram that brings it back and forth. The pins probably have not been removed for fifty years. Alden Shute and Mike McCullen are going to try and lube them up, maybe apply heat and dry ice on them to see if they will loosen up. So, they can remove the ram to fix it. If they can not get the pins lose, they will have to ship the grader up to Duluth.

Mike McCullen made a motion to accept the Road Report and Moureen Rioux seconded and the motion passed.

Old Business: Handicap Ramp: Currently there are no grants available. Board discussed doing a patch job on current ramp or purchasing an aluminum ramp. Topic has been tabled.

Insulation for the grader hall, waiting on an estimate of cost.

Erv Kleinschmidt has the lights put in on the Grader Hall side. Cost of parts was $318. Grader side looks much brighter.

Daniel Calder will make a list of tools we have and what we need for the garage.

Patrice Winfield talked to MATTS attorneys about posting financial reports on the internet. The attorneys advise against sharing any financial information being shared on the internet. Alden Shute made a motion, The financial report is not to be shared on the internet and can only be shared in this room. An extra copy of the financial report is to be passed around the room and be returned to Patrice Winfield. Maureen Rioux seconded the motion, and motion pass

Mike McCullen made a motion to have Erv Kleinschmidt help Cindy Kleinschmidt remove all the old financial information off the website. Alden Shute seconded the motion, and motion passed,

Maureen Rioux made a certificate for Paul Raymond and Glen Williamson for their years of service with the township. Maureen Rioux will also be ordering a plaque for each of them.

New Business: Patrice Winfield asked the board if she could have the 1099s done by Pine Tax and Accounting LLC this year. They are getting more complicated with the MN Paid Leave added. It would probably cost about $150 a year to have someone else do the 1099s. Alden Shute made a motion for Patrice Winfield to have Pine Tax Accounting do the 1099s this year. Maureen Rioux seconded the motion, motion passed.

Mike McCullen discussed a road grant from LRIP. The grant has to be submitted by November 22, 2026. We will have to look into it further to make sure we don’t have to spend a bunch of money upfront to qualify.

Duxbury fire department will write a check to the township for 43 gallons of diesel for fire trucks.

Snowplowing for 2026-2027

Payment is due October 1, 2026

Standard driveways: $100/season

Driveways over 700 feet: $125/season

Driveways over 1,000 feet to half mile: $200/season

Driveways Over half mile: $375/season.

Must have turnaround space. No closed gates. No overhanging trees that can hit the grader. Wilma Township is not liable for inadvertent damages while plowing private drives. 2026-27 snowplowing fees due by October 1, 2026

Patrice Winfield has $2,934.05 in bills and will transfer $3,000. Mike McCullen made a motion to pay said bills.  Alden Shute seconded the motion and motion passed.

Meeting adjourned.

Cindy Kleinschmidt Clerk