March 11, 2008: Annual Town Meeting Minutes
TOWN OF CRANE LAKE
ANNUAL MEETING
March 11, 2008
The March 11, 2008 Annual 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: Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman, a reporter from the Voyageur Sentinel and 7 members of the community.
Clerk Jo Ann explained the purpose of the Annual Meeting and reminded everyone that it is a public meeting, anyone may attend, but only eligible voters of the Town may act at the meeting. Voting was to be done by a voice and show of hands.
Clerk Jo Ann asked for nominations for a Moderator. Ruth L. Carlson nominated Jeff Sanborn, with a second by Butch Eggen. Jo Ann asked for any other nominations three times. There being no other nominations, the nominations were closed. All voted in favor with Jeff Sanborn being nominated to be the Moderator.
Moderator Jeff read the Agenda.
Jeff asked for any additions to the Agenda; there were none. A motion was made by Terrie Hoff, supported by Jerry Pohlman to approve the Agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes of the 3/13/07 Annual Meeting – All attendees of the Annual Meeting received a copy of the Minutes of 3/13/07. Jeff asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes. There were none. A motion was made by Mike White, supported by Ruth L Carlson, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve the minutes as received. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Minutes of the 8/7/07 Reconvened Annual Meeting: All attendees of the Annual Meeting received a copy of the Minutes of 8/7/07. Jeff asked for a motion to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Butch Eggen, supported by Shirley Sanborn, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve the minutes as received. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Minutes of the 2/12/08 Board of Audit Meeting: All attendees of the Annual Meeting received a copy of the Minutes of 2/12/08. Jeff asked for a motion to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Ruth L. Carlson, supported by Jerry Pohlman, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve the minutes as received. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Clerk Jo Ann read the following Treasurer’s Report for fiscal year 2007:
Opening Balance $ 59,001.69
Receipts +172,868.72
Disbursements -150,157.22
Ending Balance $ 81,713.19
A motion was made by Jerry Pohlman, supported by Terrie Hoff, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as read. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Moderator Jeff asked if there was any other Old Business from the floor. There was none.
NEW BUSINESS
2008 Election Day Times & Location – Jeff asked for a motion on 2008 Election Day times and location. A motion was made by Shirley Sanborn, supported by Butch Eggen, that the polls would be open from 10AM – 8PM for all elections at the Fellowship Hall. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
2009 Annual Meeting Date, Time, & Location – A motion was made by Ruth L. Carlson, supported by Terrie Hoff, to set the 2009 Annual Meeting date and time for March 10, 2009 at 7:30PM at the Fellowship Hall. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Town of Crane Lake Annual Meeting Minutes 3/11/08 – Page 2
NEW BUSINESS (Cont.)
Review Proposed Revenue & Expenditures – Treasurer and Budget Committee Chairman Terrie Hoff reviewed the proposed 2009 budget revenues and expenditures. Copies of the 2009 budget were distributed to everyone in attendance prior to the meeting. Terrie reviewed the proposed revenues of $151,670.00 and the proposed Township disbursements of $105,575.00 plus Fire Protection for $49,100.00; totaling $154,675.00. Terrie asked if there were any questions. Butch Eggen stated that there may be a need to increase the Assessor Fee for 2009. Terrie thanked the members of the Budget Committee for their work.
Moderator Jeff asked if there was any other New Business from the floor. There was none.
Moderator Jeff asked for a motion to either approve the levy request of $82,270.00 or recess the meeting. A motion was made by Butch Eggen, supported by Mike White, to recess the meeting to Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 8:30PM following the Regular Board Meeting at the Fellowship Hall. There was discussion of the reason to recess. The reasons presented were to allow the citizens and the Board to develop a clearer picture of the financial needs of the Town, and to include both voting and non-voting Crane Lake residents in the grassroots government process. 5 voted in favor, 3 against, and the motion carried.
The meeting was recessed at 8:10PM
Jo Ann Pohlman, Clerk Jeff Sanborn, Moderator
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.
