June 18, 2002: Minutes
FIRST TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF CRANE LAKE JUNE 18, 2002 PAGE 1
Ruth Carlson, Crane Lake Township resident, called the first town meeting to order at 7:00PM, at the Crane Lake Fire Dept., June 18, 2002. Ruth introduced Bernie Pistner, Minn. Assoc. of Townships District 10 Director and Lakewood Township Supervisor Jim Fisher, St. Louis Co. Assoc. of Townships President and McDavitt Township Supervisor, and Cathy Rouleau, Secretary/Treasurer St. Louis Co. Assoc. of Townships and Clerk for the Town of Wuori to the 38 Crane Lake residents in attendance. The meeting was turned over to Jim Fisher. Jim explained the duties of the Moderator and asked for nominations. A motion was make by Dorothy Mohr, with a second by Terri Hoff to nominate Ruth Carlson. A motion was made by Bob Anderson to nominate Terri Hoff. Ms. Hoff declined the offer of Moderator. Jim asked if there were any more nominations – 3X. There being none, the nominations were closed. A motion was made by Arthur Eggen, with a second by Nancy Parvi to cast a White Ballot for the office of Moderator to be served by Ruth Carlson. Motion carried. The meeting was turned over to Moderator Carlson. Ruth asked for nominations for the office of Judge. A motion was made by Arthur Eggen, with a second by Mark Anderson to nominate Dave Erding. A motion was made by Lori Sanborn, with a second by Jo Ann Pohlman to nominate Jim Phelps. Ruth asked for any other nominations – 3X. There being no other nominations, the nominations were closed. A motion was made by Nancy Parvi, with a second by Dorothy Mohr to cast a White Ballot for the office of 2 Election Judges to be served by Dave Erding and Jim Phelps. Motion carried.
Ruth asked for nominations for the office of Clerk. A motion was made by Oliver Eggen, with a second by Carole Scott to nominate Jo Ann Pohlman. A motion was made by Bob Anderson to nominate Nancy Parvi. Ms. Parvi declined the nomination. Ruth asked for any other nominations – 3X. There being none, the nominations for Clerk were closed. A motion was made by Arthur Eggen, with a second by Mark Anderson to cast a White Ballot for the office of Clerk to be served by Jo Ann Pohlman. Motion carried. This portion of the Meeting Minutes of 6/18/02 are respectfully submitted by Catherine C. Rouleau, Clerk, Town of Wuori. Minutes for the remainder of the meeting will be recorded by Jo Ann Pohlman.
FIRST TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF CRANE LAKE JUNE 18, 2002 PAGE 2
Moderator Ruth Carlson read the duties of Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer. Catherine Rouleau, Clerk, Town of Wuori, explained the order of nomination and that the persons elected will be in office until the March Annual Meeting, when there will be an election and that no one could be nominated for more than one office.
Moderator Ruth Carlson declared the nominations open for Supervisor. A motion was made by Sandra Bodkin with a second by Mike White to nominate Mark Anderson. A motion was made by Carole Scott with a second by Amy Ulen to nominate Ruth Carlson. A motion was made by Lori Sanborn with a second by Bob Anderson to nominate Terri Hoff. A motion was made by Oliver Eggen with a second by Nancy Parvi to nominate Arthur (Butch) Eggen. A motion was made by Arthur (Butch) Eggen with a second by Carole Scott to nominate Jeff Sanborn. A motion was made by Dorothy Mohr with a second by Terri Hoff to nominate Kathy Erickson. There being no other nominations, the nominations for Supervisor were closed.
Moderator Ruth Carlson then opened nominations for Clerk. A motion was made by Dorothy Mohr with a second by Sarah Tufte to nominate Jo Ann Pohlman. A motion was made by Carole Scott with a second by Terri Hoff to nominate Amy Ulen. There being no other nominations, the nominations for Clerk were closed.
Moderator Ruth Carlson then opened the nominations for Treasurer. A motion was made by Nancy Parvi with a second by Mark Anderson to nominate Jacque Eggen. There being no other nominations, the nominations for Treasurer were closed.
The voting poles were open for ½ hour ending at 8:20PM. Election Judges James Phelps, David Erding, and Jo Ann Pohlman and Clerk Catherine Rouleau canvassed the votes. Election Judge David Erding read the following results:
Supervisor: Ruth Carlson – 31 Votes
Mark Anderson – 22 Votes
Terri Hoff – 18 Votes
Jeff Sanborn – 15 Votes
Arthur Eggen – 14 Votes
Kathy Erickson – 14 Votes
Clerk: Jo Ann Pohlman – 23 Votes
Amy Ulen – 15 Votes
Treasurer: Jacque Eggen – 38 Votes
FIRST TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF CRANE LAKE JUNE 18, 2002 PAGE 3
The newly elected officers of the new Township of Crane Lake are: Supervisors Ruth Carlson, Mark Anderson and Terri Hoff; Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman; and Treasurer Jacque Eggen. The Swearing in Ceremony of the newly elected officers was set for 7:30PM on June 26, 2002 under the Wedding Tree at Voyagaire Lodge with a Board meeting following at the Crane Lake Chapel Fellowship Hall.
Levies for taxes as remaining business was deferred to a later date when the meeting will reconvene.
At 9:10PM Moderator Ruth Carlson declared the meeting in recess until Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 7:30PM at the Crane Lake Chapel Fellowship Hall. The only item on the agenda will be the levies for taxes.
This portion of the Meeting Minutes of 6/18/2002 respectfully submitted by:
Jo Ann Pohlman Ruth Carlson
Clerk Moderator
David Erding James Phelps
Election Judge Election Judge
