Notices – Page 3 – Page Township

December 2020

Page Township Update
December 2020

DECEMBER MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, December 21 at 6:00pm. The meeting agenda is posted in the Google Drive.

REMOTE CONNECTION: Due to ongoing spread of the Coronavirus and thanks to funding from the CARES Act, the Township will allow remote participation in the meeting via Zoom videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86555652257?pwd=Ukx5NmVWd0xiaXRkRGlEbkNGT0tQdz09 or phone audio at (312) 626-6799 — ID 865 5565 2257; Passcode 206625.

CANDIDATE FILING: Eligible residents interested in running for Township officer may file their candidacy between December 29 and January 12. Positions to be elected at the March 2020 Township election are Supervisor (c) for a 3-year term and Treasurer for a 2-year term. The Hall will be open for filing on January 12th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Contact the Clerk for more information.

2021 BUDGET: At the December Board meeting, Supervisors will set the 2021 Township budget based on the approved property tax levy (at the March 2020 Annual Meeting) and other known funding sources. The 2021 property tax levy totals $144,000 (over 70% of which is dedicated to road maintenance), which will represent approximately 75% of the overall budget.

PAST MEETINGS: Meeting minutes are posted online once they have been approved by the Supervisors at the subsequent meeting. October meeting minutes are now posted in the Google Drive.

HALL RENTAL: The Town Hall continues to be available for public rental, although all use must adhere to current orders and guidelines put out by the Minnesota Governor and other authorities. Currently, that means all gatherings must be limited to 10 individuals from no more than 3 households. Renters are responsible for ensuring that all masking and social distancing requirements are met. Hall rental forms and availability calendar are available online.

Filing Notice for Town Officers, 2021 Election

Notice is hereby given to residents of Page Township, Mille Lacs County, MN for candidate filing for Town Officers. The positions to be elected on March 9, 2021 are: Supervisor C (3 year term) and Treasurer (2 year term). Candidates must file an Affidavit of Candidacy from December 29, 2020 through 5:00pm January 12, 2021 with the Town Clerk. Forms are available in one of the boxes outside the Town Hall, 21804 140th Ave. Additionally, the Hall will be open from 1:00-5:00pm January 12 for the purpose of filing. The filing fee is $2. Please contact Kyle Weimann, Town Clerk, at 320-247-5030 or kyle@PageTownship.org with any questions.

Notice of Special Meeting (CARES Act)

SPECIAL MEETING: As determined at the September Regular Meeting, the Page Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 1 at 6:00pm at the Page Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to make final authorizations for use of federal funding provided to the Township under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

CARES ACT: Page Township was allocated a total of $19,306.82 from standard ($18,725.00) and election ($581.82) CARES Act disbursements through the State of Minnesota and Mille Lacs County. The Board will determine how to utilize these funds within eligible categories, such as public health, business relief, and protections for poll workers and voters at the November 3 General Election. Public input will be welcomed.

Board of Appeal & Equalization

PAGE TOWNSHIP

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS

THIS MAY AFFECT YOUR 2021 PROPERTY TAXES

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of Page Township shall meet on Tuesday, April 28th, 10:00 AM at the Page Town Hall (21804 – 140th Ave, Milaca). Due to the public health emergency, only one member of the public will be admitted at a time. Call-in options will be available and will be posted on the front door and on www.PageTownship.org. Contact the Clerk at (320) 247-5030 or clerk@PageTownship.org for questions regarding remote access.

The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the Town has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and also to determine whether corrections need to be made.

If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact the Mille Lacs County Assessor’s office (320-983-8311) to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after conferring with the Assessor, you may appear before the Page Township Board of Appeal & Equalization. An appointment through the Assessor is necessary (320-983-8311). The Board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local Board is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.

Call-In Information:
(312) 626-6799
ID: 773 1291 0639

Gravel – Request for Quotes

Request for QUOTES

Class 5 Gravel

Page Township will be accepting quotes for 6,000 cubic yards (more or less) of Class 5 aggregate surfacing (per MNDOT Specification 3138). The aggregate gradation shall be modified to 7% to 12% clay content by weight passing the 200 sieve. Gravel shall be delivered and windrowed upon Township roads, as ordered, by September 4, 2020. Gravel contractor is responsible for coordinating delivery with Township’s grading contractor. Gravel contractor must give 48 hours notice to the Township prior to start of delivery.

All quotes must be submitted electronically or delivered to 21804 140th Ave, Milaca 56353 (US Mail or dropbox) with a current Certificate of Insurance by Monday, April 20, 2020 at 7:00pm. Quotes will be read at the Regular Board Meeting held that evening. The Page Township Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Contact Kyle Weimann, Township Clerk at 320-247-5030 or clerk@PageTownship.org.

RFQ: Road Grading

Request for QUOTES

Road Grading

Page Township seeks QUOTES for road grading for 2020. Written quotes must include:

(1) Lump sum rate for each pass of the full 25 miles (more or less) of road. Each pass will be done approximately every other week throughout the season.

(2) Hourly rate for additional, more frequent grading of certain road sections on-call as requested by the Town.

(3) Hourly rate for grader with packer attachment for applying new gravel or as needed.

Quotes must be submitted with a Certificate of Insurance ($1.5 million liability) by March 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM at the Page Town Hall (21804 – 140^th Ave, Milaca). Contractor must be present. The Page Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Selected contractor must sign contract and provide W-9. Contact Kyle Weimann, Page Township Clerk, at (320) 247-5030 or kyle@PageTownship.org with any questions.

Notice of 2020 Election & Annual Meeting

Page Township

Notice of Annual Election of Officers

and Annual Meeting

Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Page Township, Mille Lacs County, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Page Town Hall: 21804 – 140th Avenue, Milaca.

The Election Poll hours will be from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at which time the voters will elect:

SUPERVISOR A for a three-year term,

SUPERVISOR C for a one-year term (special election)

CLERK for a two-year term.

The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:00 PM to conduct all business prescribed by law, including setting the annual property tax levy.

The Board of Canvas will be held following the close of Annual Town Meeting to certify the election results. For questions, please contact Kyle Weimann, Page Township Clerk at 320-247-5050 or kyle@PageTownship.org

Filing Notice for Town Officers, 2020 Election

FILING NOTICE FOR TOWN OFFICERS

Notice is hereby given to residents of Page Township, Mille Lacs County, MN for candidate filing for Town Officers. The positions to be elected on March 10, 2020 are: Supervisor A (3 year term), Supervisor C (1 year term), and Clerk (2 year term). Candidates must file an Affidavit of Candidacy from December 31, 2019 through 5:00pm January 14, 2020 with the Town Clerk. Forms are available in one of the boxes outside the Town Hall, 21804 140th Ave. Additionally, the Hall will be open from 1:00-5:00pm January 14 for the purpose of filing. The filing fee is $2. Please contact Kyle Weimann, Town Clerk, at 320-247-5030 or kyle@PageTownship.org with any questions.