Board OKs tile petition

NEW ULM - Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a petition Tuesday for the construction of tile to replace an open ditch in Brown County Ditch NO. 45 in Home Township.

The resolution included appointing Bolton & Menk, Inc. as project engineers provided they can begin work within 30 days.

Petitioners Daniel J. and Bonnie Seidl requested authorization to construct about 630 feet of tile to replace an open ditch in Section 20. The petitioners are responsible to pay all costs and expenses related to the improvement. They also agree to pay all costs and expenses that may be included if improvement proceedings are dismissed. The Seidls are also required post at least a $10,000 bond to be paid to Brown County.

In other action, commissioners:

Approved aerial spraying all ditches for tree, brush and weed control except CD 2, CD 28-1 and JD 5 B&W which have buffer strips. Scott's Helicopter Services, the lone bidder, would be paid $30.98 an acre, the same rate charged in 2012 and 2013.

Because the application is spot spraying, aerial sprayer bills are based on gallons of herbicide used at the prescribed rate per acre to calculate acres sprayed. Estimated ground sprayer rates are based on time and materials.

Low bidder Central Applicators, Inc. would do ground spraying in CD 2 ($1,487.50), CD 28-1 ($2,507.50) and JD 5 ($3442.50) for $7,437.50 total. B & W Control Specialists bid $8,000 for the three ditches that were air sprayed in 2013.

Reviewed the Brown County Highway Department monthly update. Minutes from the last Highway Committee meeting included a Christensen Farms request for an overweight permit during spring road restrictions on gravel roads. The company has four-axle trucks that can carry 20 to 21 tons during non-road restriction times.

A highway committee discussion followed on damage come by bigger-but-fewer loads. It was emphasized that if a permit were granted, it would have to be done for others. The committee agreed not to allow overweight loads during the spring road restriction period.

Received the 2013 Annual License Bureau Report.

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Board OKs tile petition