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January 5, 2010: Reorganization Meeting Minutes

 

TOWN OF CRANE LAKE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ & REORGANIZATION MEETING

January 5, 2010

 

 

The January 5, 2010 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 and Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman.

 

Nomination of Chairman and Vice-Chairman:  Clerk Jo Ann asked for nominations for Chairman.  Jim nominated Jerry Pohlman as Chairman, with Butch supporting the nomination.  There were no other nominations. 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 Jerry continuing as Chairman and Jim continuing as Vice-Chairman for 2010.  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 Jerry, to approve the minutes of the 12/8/09 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:  Terrie Hoff – $11.79; McCahill Publishing – $15.00; Minnesota Revenue – $106.30; IRS – $255.47; CLVTB – $314.43; Border State Bank – $5,430.55 and Payroll – $458.39.  A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as read and the payment of bills.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.  Terrie presented a funds transfer request to the Supervisors.  A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch to approve a transfer of $1,860.43 from the Community Property Project Fund to the General Fund and a transfer of $6,109.41 from the Fire Fund to the General Fund.  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. Butch reported that there would be a meeting on January 14th between Consultant David Schmidt and the USFS.

 

CLWSD Report:  Rob Scott was not present to report.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Tobacco License Renewal:  A motion was made by Jim, supported by Jerry, to adopt Resolution # 2010-01 approving the issuance of a tobacco products license for Anderson Canoe Outfitters, Inc. d/b/a Anderson Canoe Outfitters, Inc. for the year ending the 31st day of December 2010.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Board of Audit Meeting Date & Time:  A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jerry to set the Board of Audit meeting date and time as February 9, 2010 – 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 January 25th at 10AM at the Clerk’s home.  Meeting date is subject to change.

 

Town of Crane Lake Meeting Minutes – January 5, 2010

 

NEW BUSINESS (Cont.)

 

Reorganization

 

A motion was made by Jerry, supported by Butch 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 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.

Salaries & Meeting Rates remain the same.

Supervisors – $20 per meeting

Clerk – $275 per month plus $40 per meeting

Treasurer – $120 per month plus $40 per meeting

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

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 Jerry to appoint the Timberjay as the designated newspaper for any notices prior to the selection of an official newspaper for the year 2010.  Butch and Jerry voted in favor; Jim voted against and the motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Jim, supported by Jerry that committees are 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 (Bruce Beste and Dee Kuder).

Community Celebration Committee – Sue Adams, Sandra Bodkin, Ruth L. Carlson, Betty Corcoran, Cathy Erickson, Diane Finch, Gretchen & Jim Janssen, Jo Ann Pohlman and any community members that wish to participate.

All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Jerry, supported by Jim that Town Representatives remain as follows:

Cook-Orr Healthcare District Board – Shirley Sanborn is the elected representative.

CLVFD Fire Fighters Relief Association – Three members represent the Town.  Jim is reappointed for three    years beginning 2010 and ending December 31, 2012; Jo Ann and Terrie were appointed in 2009 with terms    ending December 31, 2011.

International Rainy Lake Board of Control – Rob Scott remains as the Crane Lake representative.

All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Other New Business:  The Clerk was requested to research committee appointment and disbanding procedure and report to the Board members via email.

 

Comments from Officers:  There were none.

 

Town of Crane Lake Meeting Minutes – January 5, 2010

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS – There were none.

 

Next Meeting:    Board of Audit Meeting, February 9, 2010 – 7:00PM, Fellowship Hall

Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, February 9, 2010 – 7:30PM, Fellowship Hall

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10PM.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                           

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.