January 12, 2009

The January 12, 2009 Board of Supervisors’ and Reorganization Meeting was called to order by Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman at 7:35PM 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 Terrie Hoff, Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman, a reporter from the Voyageur Sentinel and 5 members of the community.

Nomination of Chairman and Vice-Chairman: Clerk Jo Ann asked for nominations for Chairman. Butch nominated Jerry Pohlman as Chairman, with Jim supporting the nomination. There were no other nominations. All voted in favor of Jerry continuing as Chairman for 2009. Clerk Jo Ann asked for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Butch nominated Jim Janssen as Vice-Chairman, with Jerry supporting the nomination. There were no other nominations. All voted in favor of Jim continuing as Vice-Chairman for 2009. Jo Ann turned the meeting over to Chairman, Jerry Pohlman.

Additions to the Agenda: There were none.

Minutes – A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim, to approve the minutes of the 12/9/08 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report – Terrie read the December Cash Balances and presented the bills as follows: McCahill Publishing – $12.00; St. Louis County Auditor – $95.05; Minnesota Revenue – $113.67; IRS – $260.08; Border State Bank – $5,430.55 and Payroll – $476.41. A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as read and the payment of bills. 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: Ruth L. Carlson was not present to report.

Community Development Update: There was no report.

Speed Hump Request-Gold Coast Road: A revised agreement between the County and the Township for the speed humps was received from Township attorney, Bob Ruppe. Revisions included the County purchasing the speed humps with the Township reimbursing the County for the cost and limiting the liability of the Township, a termination agreement, and a liability agreement. Cathy Erickson requested that the revised agreement be forwarded to her for review before it is sent to St. Louis County.

Fire Department Contract: The 2009 Fire Protection Services Agreement was sent to the Fire Department on 12/10/08 for signature and return.

NEW BUSINESS

MPCA/UofM Extension Workshop Survey: The Board reviewed and completed the survey for return.

Board of Audit Meeting Date & Time: A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim to set the Board of Audit meeting date and time as February 10, 2009 – 7:00PM at the Fellowship Hall prior to the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Budget Committee Meeting Date, Time, Location: The meeting was set for February 2^nd at 10AM at the Clerk’s home. Meeting date is subject to change.

Town of Crane Lake Meeting Minutes – January 12, 2009

NEW BUSINESS (Cont.)

Reorganization

A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim to designate the following for 2009:

Town Board Meetings – Date & Time remains as the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM, any changes will be posted.

Official Newspaper remains as the Voyageur Sentinel.

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, 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 our primary bank.

Fellowship Hall Donation remains the same at $300 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.

Mileage Reimbursement remains the same to follow State guideline, which fluctuates and at this time is 55 cents per mile.

All voted in favor and the motion carried.

A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim that salaries and meeting rates would be as follows for 2009:

Supervisors – Raise to $20 per meeting.

Clerk – Remains at $275 per month plus $40 per meeting.

Treasurer – Remains at $120 per month plus $40 per meeting.

Election Judges – Remains at $8 per hour and $10 per hour after 10PM, including training.

All voted in favor and the motion carried.

A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch that committees remain as follows:

Community Property Project – Trails/Beautification – Ruth L. Carlson remains as Chairman.

Budget Committee – One Supervisor (Jerry), the Clerk, the Treasurer and two members of the community (Mike White and Dee Kuder).

Speed Hump Committee – Cathy Erickson remains as Chairman.

Community Celebration Committee – Ruth L. Carlson remains as Chairman.

CLWSD Committee – Jerry Pohlman remains on committee.

All voted in favor and the motion carried.

A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch to re-appoint Jo Ann Pohlman and Terrie Hoff as Township representatives to the CLVFD Fire Fighters Relief Association Board for terms from 2009 through 2011. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim that Rob Scott remains as the Crane Lake representative to the International Rainy Lake Board of Control. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Other New Business: There was none.

Comments from Officers: Jerry thanked all who served on committees in the past year and are willing to serve again this year.

Town of Crane Lake Meeting Minutes – January 12, 2009

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Sarah Tufte asked what is the hold-up on the speed humps. The Board explained that their main concern was liability to the Township and felt the steps being taken were needed to arrive at an agreement with the County where the Township would not be liable.

Next Meeting: Board of Audit Meeting, February 10, 2009 – 7:00AM, Fellowship Hall

Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, February 10, 2009 – 7:30PM, Fellowship Hall

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20PM.

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.