Floyd Johnson announced that he is getting out of the snowplowing business, and the Schroeder town board took action to put out a bid for snowplowing.
“I could plow the parking lot if you really need me to and can’t find someone in the near future,” said Johnson.
When Johnson made his announcement at the Oct. 12 town board meeting Supervisor Roger
Bill” McKeever said, “Again?”
“This time it’s for real. I already sold a plow,” said Johnson.
“That means he’s serious,” said Clerk Carol Tveekrem.
“Well, he’s always got shovels,” added McKeever to a roomful of laughter.
Fire Chief Phil Bonin reported that the basement was now dry in the fire hall. Bonin said 300 to 500 gallons of water had been trapped because a drain had been capped. The sump pump had been running virtually non-stop. The drain is now fixed and 25 feet of pipe has been replaced.
Bonin also said two toilets had been replaced, and added, “They are really comfy.”
John Nelson of Tofte will make new archway signs for the Schroeder cemetery entrance.
McKeever said he hopes one will be completed this year to replace the one that is ready to fall down.
The board had the original wellweathered cemetery survey document and found that the cemetery was surveyed in 1926 and approved by the county board. The property was purchased in two parcels from Eli Smith. The document will be given to the historical society for preservation.
After some discussion it was agreed to remove both the dock for Dyers Lake and the outhouse at the ball field before the snow flies.
Propane prices are going up, said Tveekrem. To date the township’s costs are $1.49, but prices are now at $1.91, said Tveekrem, who will continue to look for the best price for the community center.
The township received certification of the town’s roads and how long the roads are from the Cook County Highway Department. After some discussion, it was decided that the roads should be measured again because none of the figures seemed accurate.
Tveekrem said she had found wings but no fly bodies to go along with the wings.
“That means we have mice. Mice eat the bodies of flies but not the wings. I don’t mean to gross you out, but that’s the way it is.
“That’s the kind of information you get when your clerk is a biologist,” said Tveekrem.
The next Schroeder town board meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Schroeder Town Hall.
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