Meeting Minutes
The Nominating Committee met Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through a conference call. Members present were:
- Bonnie Billadeau
- Tim Krebsbach
- Carol Kieson
- Cliff Tollefson
- Jerry Essler
- Sue Best
- Duane Estvold
CEO/GM Shane Hart and HR Manager Gretchen Edwards were also in attendance.
CEO/GM Shane Hart introduced himself to the committee members.
Motion by Bonnie Billadeau and second by Sue Best, to nominate Cliff Tollefson as Chairperson. M/C
Motion by Bonnie Billadeau, second by Duane Estvold, to nominate Gretchen Edwards, RTC Networks Director of HR as Recording Secretary. M/C
The Nominating Committee reviewed the packet they were given including the Notice of Meeting and RTC by-laws regarding director nomination.
The Nominating Committee received three signed Certification of Nominee forms for District 1B completed by Shane Aadnes, Pete Best and Tim Fjeldahl, one signed Certification of Nominee form for District 2B completed by Terry Wilber and one signed Certification of Nominee form for District 3 completed by Lance Kalmbach. No other Certification of Nominee forms were received by committee members or at the RTC Networks office.
Motion by Bonnie Billadeau, second by Carol Kieson, to nominate Shane Aadnes, Pete Best and Tim Fjeldahl as candidates for District 1B, Terry Wilber as a candidate for District 2B and Lance Kalmbach as a candidate for District 3. M/C
It is the recommendation of the Nominating Committee to have the ballots alternate every third ballot with each candidate’s name at the top of the ballot for District 1B.
Discussion about committee members being available to count ballots if they are in attendance at the annual meeting, which will be on Tuesday, June 9 at the Four Bears Event Center in New Town. Chairman Tollefson agreed to read the Minutes of the Nominating Committee Meeting at the Annual Meeting, if needed.
CEO/GM Hart shared information about the voting process with ballots being mailed out this year.
Chairman Tollefson called for any other business.
Motion by Tim Krebsbach, second by Carol Kieson, to adjourn meeting. M/C
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Gretchen Edwards
Recording Secretary