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.