12/10/13 Minutes
TOWN OF CRANE LAKE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING
December 10, 2013
The December 10, 2013 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jerry 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.
BUSINESS
Additions to the Agenda: MAT Resolution and Fireworks were added to New Business
Minutes – A motion was made Jim, supported by Jerry, to approve the minutes of the 11/12/2013 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Shannon read the November Cash Balances and presented the bills as follows: MATIT – $209.00; St. Louis County Auditor – $180.00; CL Chapel – $400.00; CLWSD – $200.00; Premier Pyrotechnics – $7,700.00; CLVTB – $298.22; CLVFD – $25,000.00; and Payroll – $530.74. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
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 the public comment periods had been completed and extensions had been signed to agreements. The Environmental Review needs to be completed. A motion was made by Jim, supported by Jerry, agreeing with Consultant Dave Schmidt’s recommendations to 1) require Frontier to provide a survey of the lease area and easement and 2) assess $1,000 per year for the lease with an annual index rate increase tied to the national rate of inflation or something similar, refunding the $375 Frontier has paid to the USFS for 2014 and 3) amending Mr. Schmidt’s recommendation for a one-time payment for the Right of Way to $1,000; and approving Dave Schmidt and Mia Thibodeau to continue negotiations with Frontier to be completed by January 11, 2014. Jim and Jerry voted in favor, Butch abstained and the motion carried.
Jacque Eggen Memorial Fund: There was no update.
Crane Lake Road Repair: There was no report.
Assessment Service: Jim will review our current contract with Jan Jackson.
Duluth Post Office Closure: The Board believes the closure is on hold for the time being.
NEW BUSINESS
2014 Meetings Posting: The Board reviewed the meeting dates for 2014 prior to posting.
Tobacco License Renewals: A motion was made by Jerry, supported by Butch, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-06 approving the issuance of a tobacco products license to VHB, Inc. d/b/a Voyagaire Lodge and Houseboats for the year ending the 31st day of December 2014. Jerry and Butch voted in favor, Jim abstained and the motion carried. A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-07 approving the issuance of a tobacco products license to the Crane Lake Bar & Grill, LLC d/b/a Crane Lake Bar & Grill for the year ending the 31st day of December 2014. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Fire Protection Contract: A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch, to sign the Crane Lake Volunteer Fire Department Contract for 2014. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Levy: The Board agreed that the levy should remain at $90,000 as set in September.
Town of Crane Lake Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Minutes – December 10, 2013
CLWSD Board Appointments: Position 1 – A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-07 reappointing Bill Congdon to the Board of Managers of the Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District for a term commencing January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016. There was discussion. Butch and Jim voted in favor, Jerry voted against and the motion carried. Position 2 – A motion was made by Jerry to adopt Resolution No. 2013-08 appointing Bob Kaiser to the Board of Managers of the Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District for a term commencing January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016. The motion died for lack of support. Position 2 – A motion was made by Jim, supported by Jerry, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-08 appointing John Pace to the Board of Managers of the Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District for a term commencing January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016. There was discussion. Jim voted in favor, Jerry and Butch voted against and the motion did not carry. Position 2 – A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-08 reappointing Darrell Scott to the Board of Managers of the Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District for a term commencing January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016. There was discussion. Butch and Jim voted in favor, Jerry voted against and the motion carried.
MAT Resolution: There was no action taken by the Board supporting a comprehensive omnibus transportation finance bill.
Fireworks: The Board decided the Buyck/Crane Lake Fireworks checking account should be closed by the remaining signer on the account, Beth Sokoloski with any monies remaining in the account being sent to Premier Pyrotechnics for the 2014 fireworks.
Other New Business: There was none.
Comments from Officers: Butch thanked the CLWSD Board of Managers for their volunteer services and thanked the applicants for their interest in being on the Board.
Next Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting, Jan. 14, 2014 – 7:30PM, Fellowship Hall
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05PM.
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.
