TOWN OF
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS’ MEETING
The July 14, 2009 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting was
called to order by Chairman Jerry Pohlman at 7:35PM at the Crane Lake Volunteer
Fire Department Hall with the Pledge of Allegiance recited by those in
attendance including: Supervisors Butch
Eggen and Jerry Pohlman, Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman, a reporter from the Voyageur
Sentinel and three members of the community.
Supervisor Jim Janssen and Treasurer Terrie Hoff were absent.
Additions to the Agenda: There were none.
Minutes – A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jerry,
to approve the minutes of the 6/9/09 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. Butch and Jerry voted in favor and the motion
carried.
Treasurer’s Report – In Terrie’s absence, Jo Ann read
the June Cash Balances and presented the bills as follows: Vidmar Appraisals - $1,625.00; MAT Agency -
$989.00; Range Print Shop - $42.50; CLVFD - $24,550.00; CLVTB - $4,009.30;
Border State Bank - $5,342.02; Crane Lake Sustainable Land Corp - $1,000.00 and
Payroll - $532.27. A motion was made by Jerry,
supported by Butch, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as read and the payment
of bills. Jerry and Butch 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 reported that Consultant David Schmidt is
doing an excellent job facilitating the land exchange process. Ruth provided a brief history and update on
the land exchange process with the suggestion that it be placed on the Township
website.
VNP Project Report: Rob Scott, Chairman of the CLWSD, was not
present to report.
Assessment Service: The Board discussed options for the upcoming contract
period for assessment services. The Board thanked Jim for his research on
assessment services. A contract for assessment services was received from Jan
Jackson of
Culvert: There has been no new communication received
from the County on the culvert project. An
email will be sent to Chris Morris requesting
an update on the project and planned start date for construction.
Water’s Edge – Emergency
Evacuation Plan: A letter was received
from the Minnesota Department of Health stating that the St. Louis County Health
Department’s order for an approved shelter plan by
NEW BUSINESS
Short Course – Carlton
7/31/09: A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jerry, to reimburse any Board
member attending the Short Course for mileage and registration fees. Butch and Jerry voted in favor and the motion
carried. Jerry and Butch are both
considering attending to renew their Board of Equalization status.
St. Louis County Sheriff’s
Volunteer Rescue Squad Donation: The
Board did not approve a donation.
Correspondence Response
(Purdy Email): A response will be sent
to Ms. Purdy including Ruth’s land exchange update and websites to which she
may refer.
Other New Business: There was none.
Town of
Comments from Officers: Jerry thanked Ruth for the updated land
exchange summary for the website and Jim Janssen for his work on assessment
service. Butch commented on the 4th
of July parade and fireworks, and the increased attendance and participation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bill Arthur of the Orr Economic Development
Council advised the Board on the restructuring of their comprehensive
plan. The group’s purpose is to vet
projects and proposals for the City of
Ruth L. Carson thanked the Board for the fine job
they do always keeping things legal by consulting an attorney when questions
arise.
Next Meeting: Board
of Supervisors’ Meeting, August 11, 2009 – 7:30PM, Fellowship Hall
There
being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:34PM.
Jo Ann Pohlman, Clerk Jerry
Pohlman, Chairman
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