1/14/14 Minutes
TOWN OF CRANE LAKE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ & REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 14, 2014
The January 14, 2014 Board of Supervisors’ and Reorganization Meeting was called to order by Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman at 7:30PM at the Crane Lake Chapel Fellowship Hall with the Pledge of Allegiance recited by those in attendance including: Supervisors Butch Eggen, Jim Janssen and Jerry Pohlman, Treasurer Shannon Bibeau, and Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman.
Nomination of Chairman and Vice-Chairman: Clerk Jo Ann asked for nominations for Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Butch made a motion to reinstate the current officers – Jerry Pohlman as Chairman, and Jim Janssen as Vice Chairman, Jim supported the motion. There were no other nominations. All voted in favor of Jerry continuing as Chairman and Jim continuing as Vice-Chairman for 2014. Jo Ann turned the meeting over to Chairman Jerry Pohlman.
BUSINESS
Additions to the Agenda: There were no additions to the Agenda. (HOCP was added to New Business after correspondence was read)
Minutes – A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim, to approve the minutes of the 12/10/2013 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Shannon read the December Cash Balances and presented the bills as follows: Jan Jackson – $4,200.00; St. Louis County Auditor – $91.33 & $30.00; Fryberger, Buchanan – $518.00; Border State Bank – $5,430.55; CLVTB – $581.13; IRS – $347.50; MN Revenue – $147.61 and Payroll – $646.17. A motion was made by Jerry, supported by Jim, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as read and the payment of bills, with Jan Jackson’s assessment work to be reviewed prior to mailing check. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Fund Transfers will be made in February.
The Clerk presented the correspondence. The correspondence was received as read and will be placed on file and acted upon as required.
OLD BUSINESS
Land Exchange/Community Property Project: Butch reported that consultant Dave Schmidt had communicated with Mia of Fryberger regarding the lease agreement with Frontier. Frontier has the required survey and Frontier’s agreement with the lease seems to be moving forward. A motion was made by Jerry, supported by Jim, to approve expenses for Butch to attend the Capitol Conversation Event on 1/21/14 at the Raddisson Hotel in Duluth to encourage Senator Al Franken and Congressman Rick Nolan to expedite our 10 year land exchange project. Jerry and Jim voted in favor, Butch abstained and the motion carried.
Jacque Eggen Memorial Fund: There was no report.
Crane Lake Road Repair: There was no report.
Assessment Service: A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim, to contract with St. Louis County for assessment services and to terminate the current contract with Jan Jackson. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Fireworks: The contract with Premier Pyrotechnics was signed with more money being sent upon closure of the Buyck/Crane Lake Fireworks checking account.
NEW BUSINESS
HOCP Request: Butch explained that the Heart of the Continent Partnership was doing a promotion for the area with National Geographic and was requesting annual dues to cover general operating expenses. A motion was made by
Jerry, supported by Butch, to donate $100 to become an Associate Partner. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Town of Crane Lake Meeting Minutes – January 14. 2014
Tobacco License Renewal: A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-01 approving the issuance of a tobacco products license to Pine Point Lodge & Resort, Inc. d/b/a Pine Point Lodge & Resort, Inc. for the year ending the 31st day of December 2014 and to adopt Resolution No. 2014-02 approving the issuance of a tobacco products license to Anderson Canoe Outfitters, Inc. d/b/a Anderson Canoe Outfitters for the year ending the 31st day of December 2014. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Liquor License Approvals: A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jerry, to grant requests for renewal of 2014/2015 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses for Anderson Outfitters, Inc., Handberg’s Marine, Inc. and Pine Point Lodge & Resort, Inc. All voted in favor and the motion carried. A motion was made by Jerry, supported by Butch, to grant requests for renewal of 2014/2015 Combination On-Sale/Off-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for Crane Lake Bar & Grill, LLC and Voyagaire Lodge & Houseboats. Jerry and Butch voted in favor, Jim abstained and the motion carried. A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch knowing that he had a conflict as an owner of Nelson’s Resort, to grant a request for renewal of 2014/2015 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License and 2014 Seasonal On-Sale/Seasonal Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Nelson’s Resort, Inc. Jim and Butch voted in favor, Jerry abstained and the motion carried.
Board of Audit Meeting Date & Time: The Board of Audit meeting date and time is set for February 11, 2014 – 7:00PM at the Fellowship Hall prior to the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
Budget Committee Meeting Date, Time, Location: The meeting was set for January 31st at 10AM at the Clerk’s home. Meeting date is subject to change.
Reorganization:
Official Newspaper: Price quotes were received from both the Timberjay and the Cook News-Herald. A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim, that the Cook News-Herald would be the Official Newspaper for legal notices. The Board felt it was fair to alternate between the Cook News-Herald and the Timberjay each year. All voted in favor and the motion carried. (Jim left the meeting)
A motion was made by Jerry, supported by Butch, to designate the following for 2014:
Town Board Meetings – Date & Time remains as the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM, any changes will be posted.
Official Posting Places remain the same as one posting listing all meeting dates for the year at the Church, Post Office & the following businesses when open – Anderson’s, Crane Lake Bar & Grill, Handberg’s, Nelson’s, & Voyagaire. Changes will be posted as needed.
Legal Representative remains as Couri, MacArthur & Ruppe of St. Michael with the option to consult others on an as-needed basis.
Depository/Bank remains the same as any bank in St. Louis County may be used with Beacon Bank of Duluth designated as the primary bank.
Fellowship Hall Donation was increased to $450 per year.
Minutes Distribution & Posting Policy remains the same – Minutes are mailed to those supplying the Clerk with stamped, self-addressed envelopes. Minutes are posted at the Post Office, the Church, and on the Website.
Copy & Information Request Policy remains the same – Charge of 25 cents per copy (includes labor) for copy requests & $25 per hour for other labor requests.
Salaries & Meeting Rates: Supervisors increased to budgeted amount of $30 per meeting; the Clerk’s salary remains the same at $320 per month plus $45 per meeting; and the Treasurer’s salary remains the same at $195 per month plus $45 per meeting; Election Judges would remain at $9 per hour and $10 per hour after 10PM
Mileage Reimbursement remains the same to follow State guideline, which fluctuates and at this time is 56 cents per mile.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
A motion was made by Jerry, supported by Butch, that Committees & Representatives would remain as follows:
Community Property Project/Land Exchange – Ruth L. Carlson remains as Chairman.
Budget Committee – One Supervisor (Jerry), the Clerk, the Treasurer and two members of the community (Bruce Beste and Dee Kuder).
International Rainy Lake Board of Control – Rob Scott remains as the Crane Lake representative.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Town of Crane Lake Meeting Minutes – January 14. 2014
Other New Business: There was none.
Comments from Officers: There were none.
Public Comments: There were none.
Next Meeting: Board of Audit Meeting, February 11, 2014 – 7:00PM, Fellowship Hall
Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, February 11, 2014 – Following Board of Audit Meeting
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM.
Jo Ann Pohlman, Clerk Jerry Pohlman, Chairman
This draft of the Crane Lake Township minutes has been posted solely for preliminary informational purposes. Minutes are unofficial and subject to change until they have been approved by the Crane Lake Board of Supervisors.
