TOWN OF
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS’ MEETING
The May 12, 2009 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting was
called to order by Chairman Jerry Pohlman at 7:34PM 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 3 members of the community.
Additions to the Agenda: There were none.
Minutes – A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim,
to approve the minutes of the 4/14/09 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Terrie read the April Cash
Balances and presented the bills as follows:
McCahill Publishing - $20.25; CLVTB - $399.43 and Payroll - $513.80. 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 stated that the land corporation, which
consists of Bill Congdon, Butch Eggen, and the Township, deals with the USFS on
the exchange. The Corporation has hired
retired USFS land specialist David Schmidt as a consultant to work through the government
requirements for the exchange. Mr. Schmidt’s assistance should save the
Township both time and money. The Corp.
is currently working on the feasibility analysis for both the land the Township
owns and the land that will be received.
This may be completed in 2010. A
meeting was held in
VNP Project Report: Rob Scott, Chairman of the CLWSD was present to
update the Township Board on CLWSD activities.
Mr. Scott reviewed the past year’s operations; the freezing issues of
2007, 08, and 09; corrective actions that have been taken and continue;
infiltration issues that are currently being addressed; and budget, which
includes an intentional default on the USDA-RD loan. The USDA-RD has presented a workout plan to
the District to resolve loan issues. Mr.
Scott explained involvement of the District in the VNP Water Project, which was
formed as a multiple group effort to develop a comprehensive plan to provide an
environmentally sensitive and responsible solution to the problem of
non-compliant and failing septic systems located within the Study Area. A Joint
Powers Authority Board was formed with representation from each area,
Assessment Service: Assessment service for the upcoming contract
period was discussed by the Board.
Culvert: A letter to Chris Morris requesting an update
on the plans to replace the culvert on
NEW BUSINESS
Tobacco License
Renewals: A motion was made by Jim,
supported by Butch to adopt Resolution No. 2009-02 issuing a tobacco products
license for Scotts of Crane Lake d/b/a Scotts Seaplane Base, Store &
Service for the year ending the 31st day of December 2009. All voted in favor and the motion
carried. A motion was made by Jim,
supported by Butch knowing that he has a conflict as an owner of Nelson’s
Resort, to adopt Resolution No. 2009-01 issuing a tobacco products license for
Nelson’s Resort, Inc. d/b/a Nelson’s Resort, Inc. for the year ending the 31st
day of December 2009. Jim and Butch
voted in favor and Jerry abstained. The
motion passed.
Town of
Other New Business: Jim asked if the Board would draft a letter
to Township residents describing the current issue with
Comments from Officers: Terrie thanked Rob Scott and Ruth Carlson for
their reports and efforts in community activities. All the Supervisors agreed with Terrie.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were none.
Next Meeting: Board
of Appeal & Equalization, May 13, 2009 – 1PM, Fellowship Hall
Board
of Supervisors’, June 9, 2009 – 7:30PM, Fellowship Hall
There
being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15PM.
Jo Ann Pohlman, Clerk Jerry
Pohlman, Chairman
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