TOWN OF
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS’ MEETING
The June 9, 2009 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting was
called to order by Chairman Jerry 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, Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman, a reporter from the
Voyageur Sentinel and one member 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 5/12/09 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Terrie read the May Cash
Balances and presented the bills as follows:
Vidmar Appraisals - $1,444.51; St. Louis County Auditor - $180.49; McCahill
Publishing - $19.50; Traffic Logix Inc. - $8,650.00; Crane Lake Sustainable
Land Corp - $238.34 and Payroll - $452.23. 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: There was no report.
VNP Project Report: Rob Scott, Chairman of the CLWSD was present to
update the Township Board on CLWSD activities.
Mr. Scott stated that the plant continues to meet MPCA standards and has
been converted for summer operation. He
continued with an explanation of the challenges affecting the collection system. SEH’s analysis of the system is complete and
corrective actions will be taken throughout the summer to relieve the freezing
issues that have occurred each year.
Infiltration of grinder tanks will also be addressed this summer. The District is currently working with Lake
Country Power to remedy the alarm situation at the main lift station, which is due
to freezing. The workout plan with USDA-RD for loan relief is in the final
stages and will be presented to the USDA-RD national level for consideration.
The Joint Powers Authority Board met in Cook and was briefed by SEH on a
comprehensive plan for the VNP Project. Another
JPA involving
Assessment Service: The Board discussed options for the upcoming contract
period for assessment services. An offer for assessment services was received
from Jan Jackson of
Culvert: An email from Chris Morris dated 6/5/09
stated that an agreement will be mailed.
It also stated that no comments on the preliminary plan set had been
received from CJ Fernandez,
NEW BUSINESS
Early Tax Distribution: A letter was received from the St. Louis
County Auditor’s Office offering an early distribution of part of the first
half of 2009 taxes. The Board declined
the offer.
Waters Edge – Emergency Evacuation
Plan: Waters Edge provided an emergency
evacuation plan for the RV Park as requested by the County Health Department
last year. A motion was made by Jim,
supported by Jerry to approve Waters Edge RV Park’s emergency evacuation plan
with the understanding that the Township has no background on evacuation
plans. All voted in favor and the motion
carried.
Town of
Other New Business: Jim informed the Board and others present
that the School Board had decided on closing both Orr and Cook schools with
plans to build a new school in between.
A location has not been determined.
Comments from Officers: Terrie has talked with Beth Sokoloski about
the fireworks. Terrie will ask
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were none.
Next Meeting: Board
of Supervisors’ Meeting, July 14, 2009 – 7:30PM, Fellowship Hall
There
being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40PM.
Jo Ann Pohlman, Clerk Jerry
Pohlman, Chairman
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