2012 Wilson Township Annual Report

March 12, 2013

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Introduction

• Welcome to the 156th annual Wilson Town Meeting• What was new in 2012?

• Wayne Stockman, Supervisor from 1990-2012, passed away in June• 1st Annual Wilson Family Fund Day replaced the old Wilson Days• New landscaping on the south and east sides of the town hall done by Wilson 4-H

Fireflies• Fire and emergency response service restored to 14 residences in the township

through the MN State Road-in-Lieu-of-Bridge Fund• Replaced our worn-out mini-pumper with a new Ford from Carey Fire Equipment• Two long-time firefighters retired – Everett Eide and Darryl xx• Five new firefighters joined the Fire Department• Town hall well pump and pressure tank failed and replaced after 30 years of service

• Here are the financial reports for your township:

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Wilson Township Revenue and Expenses, 2005-2012

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Annual Revenue 190,407$ 229,492$ 304,558$ 365,196$ 298,586$ 295,523$ 374,023$ 312,788$ Levy revenue that year 198,000$ 198,000$ 205,500$ 250,500$ 250,500$ 260,500$ 260,500$ Non-levy revenue 106,558$ 167,196$ 93,086$ 45,023$ 123,523$ 52,288$ % revenue as prop tax 65% 54% 69% 85% 67% 83%

General Fund 109,154$ 53,080$ 50,670$ 144,386$ 46,868$ 57,061$ 57,781$ 241,442$ Road and Bridge 140,398$ 72,247$ 271,166$ 154,892$ 134,135$ 139,667$ 122,936$ 84,345$ Fire Department 33,508$ 16,085$ 30,589$ 23,873$ 12,417$ 21,436$ 27,820$ 107,826$

Annual Expense 283,060$ 141,412$ 352,425$ 323,151$ 193,420$ 218,164$ 208,536$ 433,613$

Variance 49% -38% 16% -12% -35% -26% -44% 39%

Township residents approved a capital account levy in 2010.Re-routing of Knollwood Lane and abandonment of bridge easement with MN financial assistanceReplacement of old mini-pumper

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Wilson Township Revenue and Expense Averages, 2005-2012

Average Median Change/yr RevenuesAnnual Revenue 296,322$ 301,572$ 17,686$ 2,370,572$ Levy revenue that year 227,167$ 228,000$ 14,714$ Non-levy revenue 97,945$ 99,822$ (12,869)$ % revenue as prop tax 77% 76%

ExpensesGeneral Fund 95,055$ 57,421$ 10,371$ 760,441$ 35%Road and Bridge 139,973$ 136,901$ (6,597)$ 1,119,785$ 52%Fire Department 34,194$ 25,847$ 6,428$ 273,554$ 13%

Annual Expense 269,223$ 250,612$ 10,202$ 2,153,780$

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Roads and Bridges

• 36 miles of township roads• 35 miles gravel• 1 mile paved• Newest township road is extension of

Knollwood Lane in Section 6• MNDOT road-in-lieu-of-bridge project• $20,000 paid by Wilson Township• $167,000 paid by MNDOT

• 7 township bridges• No new bridge projects in 2012

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Road and Bridge Operating Expenses, 2005-2012Road & BridgeNormal Annual Expenses 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Snow Plowing & Sanding 7,629$ 6,133$ 8,684$ 9,984$ 11,450$ 10,548$ 15,761$ 7,276$ Grading Roads 3,655$ 2,739$ 3,105$ 2,201$ 5,736$ 8,183$ 6,533$ 4,805$ Sand/Salt from County 4,853$ 3,779$ 3,147$ 3,707$ 4,596$ 6,697$ 4,467$ 3,317$ Crushed Rock 21,628$ 27,704$ 44,956$ 20,838$ 11,692$ 45,346$ 17,113$ 18,691$ Patching & Misc. Road Work 30$ 270$ 2,103$ Mowing & Spraying 3,949$ 1,160$ 1,160$ 1,200$ 1,200$ 1,200$ 1,200$ 2,459$ Chloride 978$ 1,364$ 1,961$ 1,953$ 1,646$ 1,985$ Sweeping 239$ -$ 680$ 835$ 675$ 810$ 550$ 523$ Trimming Trees & Brush 1,065$ 1,561$ 4,560$ 2,400$ 500$ 1,050$ 2,802$ Signs 104$ 790$ 26$ 234$ 4,952$ 214$ Insurance (Bldg, vehicle, liability) 2,000$ 2,040$ 2,047$ 2,060$ 2,095$ 2,095$ 2,094$ Road Work Wages 2,119$ 2,523$ 3,370$ 1,428$ 919$ 1,163$ 1,915$ 3,600$ Workmans Comp 1,481$ 1,325$ 1,224$ 1,899$ 1,834$ 1,763$ 1,314$ Mileage 901$ 133$ 932$ 375$ 360$ 1,165$ 1,221$ 841$ Legal notices 93$ 106$ 38$ Legal Fees 3,870$ 4,055$ 750$ Grader Repair & Parts 8,476$ 1,663$ 1,469$ 6,691$ 13,123$ 8,309$ 24,548$ 18,581$ Truck Repair & Parts 5,459$ Diesel for Grader & Truck 5,428$ 2,522$ 6,104$ 5,966$ 6,018$ 8,022$ 10,980$ 7,337$ Contracted Work & Rented Equipment 5,313$ 8,032$ 1,256$ 30,153$ 31,309$ 10,090$ Propane 1,032$ 1,108$ 984$ Electricity 840$ 826$ 882$ 858$ 901$ 944$ 1,021$ 1,060$ Misc. 15$ 1,435$ 53$ 658$

Total Normal Annual Expenses 81,113$ 69,608$ 87,602$ 64,496$ 64,179$ 129,667$ 122,936$ 84,345$

FISCAL YEAR

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Road and Bridge Average Operating Costs, 2005-2012Road & Bridge AverageNormal Annual Expenses Average Median Change/yr

Snow Plowing & Sanding 9,683$ 9,334$ 628$ Grading Roads 4,620$ 4,230$ 545$ Sand/Salt from County 4,320$ 4,123$ 50$ Crushed Rock 25,996$ 21,233$ (970)$ Patching & Misc. Road WorkMowing & Spraying 1,691$ 1,200$ (120)$ Chloride 1,648$ 1,799$ 168$ Sweeping 539$ 613$ 59$ Trimming Trees & Brush 1,991$ 1,561$ 27$ Signs 1,053$ 224$ 267$ Insurance (Bldg, vehicle, liability) 2,061$ 2,060$ 14$ Road Work Wages 2,130$ 2,017$ 2$ Workmans Comp 1,548$ 1,481$ 35$ Mileage 741$ 871$ 68$ Legal notices 79$ 93$ (28)$ Legal Fees 2,892$ 3,870$ (1,560)$ Grader Repair & Parts 10,357$ 8,392$ 2,525$ Truck Repair & Parts 5,459$ 5,459$ Diesel for Grader & Truck 6,547$ 6,061$ 732$ Contracted Work & Rented Equipment 14,359$ 9,061$ 2,850$ Propane 1,041$ 1,032$ (24)$ Electricity 917$ 891$ 33$ Misc. 540$ 355$ 45$

Total Normal Annual Expenses 100,212$ 85,961$ 4,942$

Road and bridge costs vary a great deal from year-to-year as the weather changes. On average, road and bridge costs

increase at a rate of about $5,000 each year.

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Fire and Rescue Department

• Wilson Fire and Rescue aids township citizens in Warren, Wilson, Wiscoy, and Homer Townships, and the City of Winona• Wilson Fire Department responds to fires in a 47 square mile area• 15 fires in 2012

• Wilson First Responders respond to calls in a 56 square mile area• 30 first responder calls in 2012

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• New in 2012• 5 new fire department volunteers• 1 new rescue/first responder volunteer• Replaced the mini-pumper• Wilson Family Fun Day fund-raiser for new mini-pumper

• 36 active members• 36 fire fighters

• 25 trained and qualified to Fire Fighter Level I• 3 training for Fire Fighter Level II

• 3 more in training for 2013• 12 first responders

• all certified First Responder

• Public Safety equipment• 2 water tankers• 1 large pumper truck• 1 mini-pumper truck• 1 equipment bus• Specialized equipment

• Jaws-of-life• Turnout gear provided to each member qualified to Fire Fighter Level I or higher• 6 SCBA sets for entry into high-smoke areas• Thermal imaging camera for entry into high-smoke areas

Fire and Rescue Department

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Fire and Rescue Operating Expenses, 2005-2012

Fire Department FundNormal Annual Expenses 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Fireman's Dinner 300$ 228$ 260$ 280$ 225$ 438$ 444$ 471$ Awards and Training Bonuses 229$ 389$ 71$ 59$ 65$ 250$ 750$ 1,000$ Insurance - Bldg, Vehicle, Liability 3,730$ 3,492$ 3,485$ 3,508$ 3,566$ 3,566$ 5,305$ Electricity 840$ 826$ 882$ 858$ 901$ 944$ 1,022$ 1,098$ Propane 1,137$ 1,108$ 984$ 1,025$ 1,020$ 1,268$ 1,857$ 1,161$ Telephone 412$ 426$ 513$ 466$ 488$ 494$ 455$ 454$ Equip Maintenance & Repair 1,537$ 2,645$ 193$ 532$ 1,922$ 499$ 3,961$ 13,792$ Matching State Fire Aid 5,924$ 6,272$ 6,757$ 6,186$ 4,188$ 8,150$ 7,069$ 6,186$ Training -$ 700$ -$ -$ -$ 2,700$ 6,920$ Misc. -$ -$ 70$ -$ 41$

Total Normal Annual Expenses 14,109$ 16,085$ 13,215$ 12,914$ 12,417$ 15,610$ 18,259$ 36,387$

FISCAL YEAR

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Fire and Rescue Average Operating Expenses, 2005-2012

Fire Department Fund AverageNormal Annual Expenses Average Median Change/yr

Fireman's Dinner 331$ 290$ 33$ Awards and Training Bonuses 352$ 240$ 92$ Insurance - Bldg, Vehicle, Liability 3,807$ 3,566$ 185$ Electricity 921$ 892$ 36$ Propane 1,195$ 1,122$ 57$ Telephone 463$ 460$ 5$ Equip Maintenance & Repair 3,135$ 1,730$ 1,127$ Matching State Fire Aid 6,342$ 6,229$ 95$ Training 1,474$ -$ 797$ Misc. 22$ -$ 8$

Total Normal Annual Expenses 18,043$ 14,529$ 2,066$

Fire and Rescue expenses are relatively predictable year-to-year. On average, fire and rescue expenses increase at a rate of about $2,000 each year.

Put a 2005-12 pie chart hereTrainingEquipment maintenanceCapital equipmentEverything else

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Wilson Town Hall

• Largest and most used town hall in Winona County in 2012• Rentals

• 36 rentals

• Community groups• Wilson Fireflies 4-H• Snowmobilers• Wilson Family Fund Day

• Local government• 12+ Wilson Town Board meetings and public hearings• 18+ Wilson Planning Commission• 24 Wilson Fire and Rescue• 6 Winona County Township Officers Bi-monthly meeting• County Sheriff meeting with citizens• Annual Board of Equalization

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Town Hall Operating Expenses, 2005-2012

Normal Annual Expenses 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Insurance (Bldg, Vehicle, Liability) 545$ 795$ 795$ 1,028$ 795$ 795$ Well Inspection 105$ 250$ -$ 310$ Trash Service 1,253$ 688$ 800$ 942$ 999$ 1,117$ 1,124$ 521$ Electricity 840$ 826$ 882$ 858$ 901$ 944$ 1,022$ 1,061$ Propane heating gas 1,268$ 1,857$ 1,133$ Community Hall (repairs, supplies, mowing, etc) 6,004$ 1,589$ 3,465$ 5,060$ 4,939$ 5,922$ 2,965$ 15,444$ Community Hall (upkeep and rental)

Total 8,746$ 4,148$ 5,941$ 7,888$ 7,945$ 10,047$ 6,968$ 18,159$

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Town Hall Average Operating Expenses, 2005-2012

AverageNormal Annual Expenses Average Median Change/yr

Insurance (Bldg, Vehicle, Liability) 792$ 795$ 42$ Well Inspection 222$ 250$ 44$ Trash Service 930$ 970$ (23)$ Electricity 917$ 892$ 33$ Propane heating gas 1,420$ 1,268$ (68)$ Community Hall (repairs, supplies, mowing, etc) 5,673$ 5,000$ 955$ Community Hall (upkeep and rental)

Total 9,954$ 9,175$ 984$

Town hall expenses are relatively predictable year-to-year. On average, town hall expenses increase at a rate of about $1,000 each year.

Put a 2005-12 pie chart hereTrainingEquipment maintenanceCapital equipmentEverything else

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General Fund

• Expenses other than R&B, Fire Department• 5 Township Officers• Clerk• Treasurer• Planning Director/Zoning Administrator

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Administration Operating Expenses, 2005-2012

General FundNormal Annual Expenses 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Assessor's Fees 6,600$ 6,825$ 7,000$ 7,200$ 7,400$ 7,400$ 7,400$ 7,400$ County Charges (recording, recycling, etc) 49$ 196$ 219$ 185$ 1,025$ 921$ 323$ 316$ Dues & Subscriptions 1,986$ 785$ 832$ 898$ 895$ 949$ 947$ 1,045$ Office Supplies 590$ 1,093$ 1,059$ 486$ 1,168$ 100$ 535$ 535$ Postage 86$ 102$ 80$ 65$ 427$ 114$ 96$ 137$ Mileage 1,769$ 868$ 146$ 65$ 116$ Zoning Mileage 1,279$ 1,367$ 1,474$ 1,340$ 1,557$ 1,150$ 1,423$ 1,257$ Zoning Supplies 3,444$ 2,702$ 1,607$ 1,806$ 1,108$ 822$ 2,111$ 1,304$ Zoning Wages 4,464$ 3,052$ 3,463$ 3,350$ 3,385$ 2,861$ 2,609$ 3,556$ Zoning Published Notices 435$ 45$ 257$ 77$ 438$ 384$ 424$ 168$ Carolyn Braun 1,500$ Township Published Notices 649$ 326$ 346$ 865$ 486$ 976$ 733$ 1,424$ Election Wages 288$ 2,647$ 283$ 2,460$ 439$ 2,639$ 2,253$ 3,062$ Town Board Wages & Fire Chief Meetings 17,387$ 13,896$ 14,947$ 11,474$ 10,972$ 11,487$ 13,611$ 15,784$ Pension (Board & Employee) 4,363$ 2,787$ 2,023$ 1,818$ 2,113$ 2,996$ 3,352$ 2,571$ Social Security Taxes 2,281$ 1,322$ 1,929$ 1,870$ 2,206$ 2,851$ 4,307$ 2,850$ Medicare Taxes 1,465$ 854$ 841$ 825$ 849$ 1,040$ Workman's Comp 889$ 778$ 719$ 1,899$ 1,077$ 1,035$ 1,315$ 1,022$ SUTA, FUTA 78$ 521$ 430$ 795$ Life Insurance ( for 5 ) 805$ 805$ 805$ 805$ 805$ 805$ 1,125$ 1,125$ Unimployment insurance 185$ 15$ 84$ Training (short course, etc) 403$ 285$ 330$ 150$ 45$ 165$ 260$ 380$ Computer Costs & Service 556$ 346$ 203$ 348$ 213$ 450$ 1,861$ 263$ Donations 985$ 500$ -$ 1,350$ Tax Preparation 120$ 125$ 155$ 140$ 150$ 155$ 160$ 130$ Well Inspection 105$ 250$ -$ 310$ Insurance (Bldg, Vehicle, Liability) 545$ 795$ 795$ 1,028$ 795$ 795$ Bank Charges 1,131$ Trash Service 1,253$ 688$ 800$ 942$ 999$ 1,117$ 1,124$ 521$ Electricity 840$ 826$ 882$ 858$ 901$ 944$ 1,022$ 1,061$ Propane heating gas 1,268$ 1,857$ 1,133$ Community Hall (repairs, supplies, mowing, etc) 6,004$ 1,589$ 3,465$ 5,060$ 4,939$ 3,429$ 1,634$ 14,311$ Community Hall (upkeep and rental) 2,493$ 1,331$ 1,133$ Township Legal Fees 861$ 371$ 1,140$ 1,771$ 56$ 4,037$ 4,204$ 1,327$ Misc. 300$ 300$ 211$ 490$ 250$

Normal Annual Expenses 61,629$ 46,526$ 46,176$ 48,304$ 46,868$ 54,061$ 57,781$ 64,692$

FISCAL YEAR

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Administration Average Operating Expense, 2005-2012General Fund AverageNormal Annual Expenses Average Median Change/yr

Assessor's Fees 7,153$ 7,300$ 118$ County Charges (recording, recycling, etc) 404$ 268$ 65$ Dues & Subscriptions 1,042$ 922$ (65)$ Office Supplies 696$ 563$ (64)$ Postage 138$ 99$ 10$ Mileage 593$ 146$ (411)$ Zoning Mileage 1,356$ 1,354$ (7)$ Zoning Supplies 1,863$ 1,706$ (250)$ Zoning Wages 3,342$ 3,367$ (123)$ Zoning Published Notices 279$ 321$ 9$ Carolyn Braun 1,500$ 1,500$ Township Published Notices 726$ 691$ 107$ Election Wages 1,759$ 2,356$ 268$ Town Board Wages & Fire Chief Meetings 13,695$ 13,753$ (280)$ Pension (Board & Employee) 2,753$ 2,679$ (77)$ Social Security Taxes 2,452$ 2,243$ 262$ Medicare Taxes 979$ 851$ (62)$ Workman's Comp 1,092$ 1,028$ 45$ SUTA, FUTA 456$ 476$ 122$ Life Insurance ( for 5 ) 885$ 805$ 46$ Unimployment insurance 95$ 84$ (51)$ Training (short course, etc) 252$ 273$ (11)$ Computer Costs & Service 530$ 347$ 73$ Donations 709$ 743$ 107$ Tax Preparation 142$ 145$ 3$ Well Inspection 166$ 178$ 37$ Insurance (Bldg, Vehicle, Liability) 792$ 795$ 42$ Bank Charges 1,131$ 1,131$ Trash Service 930$ 970$ (23)$ Electricity 917$ 892$ 33$ Propane heating gas 1,420$ 1,268$ (68)$ Community Hall (repairs, supplies, mowing, etc) 5,054$ 4,202$ 692$ Community Hall (upkeep and rental) 1,652$ 1,331$ (680)$ Township Legal Fees 1,721$ 1,233$ 350$ Misc. 310$ 300$ 6$

Normal Annual Expenses 58,982$ 56,319$ 1,190$

Administration expenses include Clerk, Treasurer, and Supervisor expenses as well as those of Planning and Zoning, Planning Commission, and the Variance Board. Year-to-year costs are fairly predictable. The average administration cost rises about $1,000 each year.

Put a 2005-12 pie chart hereSupervisor/Clerk/TreasPlanning/ZoningRunning town hallEverything else

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2013 Calendar

March 3 8:30 AM – Noon 4-H pancake breakfast

March 24 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt and bake sale

April 9 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Board of Equalization

July 7 All day Wilson Family Fun Day

October 12 TBD Halloween Event

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Planning for the Future

• Road & Bridge• Plow truck has 1-2 years of life remaining

• Fire & Rescue• Continue fire fighting ability improvement

• Town Hall• Continuation of Wilson Family Fun Day

• Proceeds to improve playground equipment

• General Fund• Develop a capital budget to cover next 10 years• Simplify our accounting system