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June 8, 2010: Board of Supervisors Meeting

 

TOWN OF CRANE LAKE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING

June 8, 2010

 

The June 8, 2010 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jerry Pohlman at 7:55PM at the Crane Lake Chapel Fellowship Hall with the Pledge of Allegiance recited by those in attendance including:  Supervisors Butch Eggen and Jerry Pohlman, Treasurer Terrie Hoff, Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman and 3 members of the community.

 

Additions to the Agenda:  Tufte DNR letter of support was added to New Business.

 

Minutes – A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jerry, to approve the minutes of the 5/11/2010 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.  Butch and Jerry voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Terrie read the May Cash Balances and presented the bills as follows:  Traffic Logix Inc. – $31.20; MAT Agency – $989.00; Lutefisk Tech. – $146.70; CLWSD – $99,887.00; and Payroll – $430.87.  A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jerry, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as read and the payment of bills.  Butch and Jerry 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 the appraisal process of the Land Exchange has begun.

 

CLWSD Report – Rob Scott:  Rob reported that the plant had met all standards for the month of May.  The Joint Powers Boards met on May 27th.  A draft was received of the comprehensive plan to be wrapped up by the June meeting.  After two months with no quorum, the Voyageurs National Park JPB met and approved distribution of $285,000 of state bonding funds as follows:  $100,000 to Koochiching County, $10,000 to Ash River, $25,000 to Kabetogama and $150,000 to the CLWSD.  $99,887 was received by the CLWSD from the IRR.  The CLWSD now has approximately $250,000 for the ESA expansion down CSAH 24.  The CLWSD Board approved S.E.H. Engineering Firm to do the design work for $17,000.  The total project is planned to not exceed the grant funds of $250,000.  The bidding process is planned for July into August with construction beginning this fall. The mediation with RLK is ongoing.  Infiltration repair will begin with the Beckmann, Hamblin and Pine Point properties.

 

Voyageur Days:  There was no report.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Election Judge Appointments:  A motion was made by Jerry, supported by Butch to approve the Recommendation for Election Judge Appointment list for the August 10, 2010 and the November 2, 2010 elections as presented with Ginny Marshall, Shirley Sanborn, Charlotte Bystrom and Joan Olson being approved as election judges.  Jerry and Butch voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Summer Short Course Pre-Registration:  A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jerry to approve expenses for anyone wishing to attend the Summer Short Courses.  Butch and Jerry voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Clerk Election Training – Mileage Approval:  A motion was made by Jerry, supported by Butch to approve mileage expenses for Clerk Election Training.  Jerry and Butch voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Tufte – DNR Letter:  Sarah Tufte explained that they were having issues with the DNR related to the new wall they placed along the shore of their property.  Sarah wanted the Board to be aware of the issue in the event that a letter of support is needed in the future.

 

Other New Business:  There was none.

 

Town of Crane Lake Board of Supervisors Meeting – June 8, 2010

 

Comments from Officers:  There were none.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  There were none.

 

Next Meeting:    Board of Supervisors Meeting, July 13, 2010 – 7:30PM, Fellowship Hall

 

 

 

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.