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2021 Township Election Ballot

SUPERVISOR C for a 3-year term

Tom Burk
Write-in

TREASURER for a 2-year term

Laura Murphy
Write-in

Annual Election of Officers and Annual Meeting

Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Page Township, Mille Lacs County, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Page Town Hall: 21804 – 140th Avenue, Milaca.

The Election Poll hours will be from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at which time the voters will elect:

SUPERVISOR C for a three-year term,

TREASURER for a two-year term.

The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:00PM to conduct all business prescribed by law, including setting the 2022 property tax levy. Due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, in-person capacity in the Town Hall will be limited and face masks required. A remote connection via Zoom will be posted on www.PageTownship.org to allow participation in the meeting from home. Outside entities seeking Township support must submit their request in writing.

The Board of Canvass will be held following the close of the Annual Town Meeting to certify the election results. For questions, please contact Kyle Weimann, Page Township Clerk at 320-247-5030 or kyle@PageTownship.org

December 2020

Page Township Update
December 2020

DECEMBER MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, December 21 at 6:00pm. The meeting agenda is posted in the Google Drive.

REMOTE CONNECTION: Due to ongoing spread of the Coronavirus and thanks to funding from the CARES Act, the Township will allow remote participation in the meeting via Zoom videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86555652257?pwd=Ukx5NmVWd0xiaXRkRGlEbkNGT0tQdz09 or phone audio at (312) 626-6799 — ID 865 5565 2257; Passcode 206625.

CANDIDATE FILING: Eligible residents interested in running for Township officer may file their candidacy between December 29 and January 12. Positions to be elected at the March 2020 Township election are Supervisor (c) for a 3-year term and Treasurer for a 2-year term. The Hall will be open for filing on January 12th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Contact the Clerk for more information.

2021 BUDGET: At the December Board meeting, Supervisors will set the 2021 Township budget based on the approved property tax levy (at the March 2020 Annual Meeting) and other known funding sources. The 2021 property tax levy totals $144,000 (over 70% of which is dedicated to road maintenance), which will represent approximately 75% of the overall budget.

PAST MEETINGS: Meeting minutes are posted online once they have been approved by the Supervisors at the subsequent meeting. October meeting minutes are now posted in the Google Drive.

HALL RENTAL: The Town Hall continues to be available for public rental, although all use must adhere to current orders and guidelines put out by the Minnesota Governor and other authorities. Currently, that means all gatherings must be limited to 10 individuals from no more than 3 households. Renters are responsible for ensuring that all masking and social distancing requirements are met. Hall rental forms and availability calendar are available online.

Filing Notice for Town Officers, 2021 Election

Notice is hereby given to residents of Page Township, Mille Lacs County, MN for candidate filing for Town Officers. The positions to be elected on March 9, 2021 are: Supervisor C (3 year term) and Treasurer (2 year term). Candidates must file an Affidavit of Candidacy from December 29, 2020 through 5:00pm January 12, 2021 with the Town Clerk. Forms are available in one of the boxes outside the Town Hall, 21804 140th Ave. Additionally, the Hall will be open from 1:00-5:00pm January 12 for the purpose of filing. The filing fee is $2. Please contact Kyle Weimann, Town Clerk, at 320-247-5030 or kyle@PageTownship.org with any questions.

Notice of Special Meeting (CARES Act Final Disbursements)

SPECIAL MEETING: As determined at the October Regular Meeting, the Page Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, November 13 at 6:00pm at the Page Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to make final distributions of federal funding provided to the Township under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

CARES ACT: Page Township was allocated a total of $19,306.82 from standard ($18,725.00) and election ($581.82) CARES Act disbursements through the State of Minnesota and Mille Lacs County. The Board will make final payment for completed projects within eligible categories, such as public health, business relief, and protections for poll workers and voters at the November 3 General Election.

Notice of Special Meeting (CARES Act)

SPECIAL MEETING: As determined at the September Regular Meeting, the Page Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 1 at 6:00pm at the Page Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to make final authorizations for use of federal funding provided to the Township under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

CARES ACT: Page Township was allocated a total of $19,306.82 from standard ($18,725.00) and election ($581.82) CARES Act disbursements through the State of Minnesota and Mille Lacs County. The Board will determine how to utilize these funds within eligible categories, such as public health, business relief, and protections for poll workers and voters at the November 3 General Election. Public input will be welcomed.