The township has accomplished much during 2010. Thanks to all who helped get these projects done for the community.

Fire Department::

• Established 1st Responder Team
• Established Fire Department website – idealfd.com.
• Finished paying for pumper truck purchased in 2009.
• New grass rig purchased, equipped, and deployed.

Transfer Station::

• Updated Transfer Station Disposal Guide for 2011.
• Added signage to help direct users.
• Continued effort to eliminate visitors/loitering.
• Negotiated better metal salvage agreement.

Roads::

• Completed two miles of road paving & 8 miles of crack sealing.
• Purchased new plow truck and sold the old truck.
• Completed final details of reconstructed intersections along Silver Peak Road.
• Completed updated joint powers agreement with Breezy Point.

Parks & Recreation::

• Installed crosswalk between town hall & park for added pedestrian safety.
• Participated in planning for historical fire dept display project.

Miscellaneous::

• Completed FY2010 with balanced budget.
• Annexation/incorporation committee meetings held.
• Participated in & received two attachment proceedings adding 640 acres to Ideal Township.
• Continued evaluation of public facility upgrade requirements for Boyd Lodge development.
• Received a $18000 grant for Rollie Johnson Island erosion control project for Big Island.
• Participated in development of new county tower ordinance.
• Successful audit with no major issues.
• Investigated and commented on all requested planning & zoning variances and rezoning requests.
• Participated in development of updated county planning & zoning ordinances.
• No Safety incidents or injuries.

- John Plein, 3/5/2011