Month: September 2022

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Township Board Meeting Minutes Sept 2022

Skanee Townhall

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Jay Fish called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon
Township fire hall on September 12, 2022.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Robert Janda-Trustee , Chris Walmhoff-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the August 1, 2022 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Fish requests “Electrical Inspector” under “New Business.” With addition, Janda
motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
-James Soli request “Communications” under “New Business.” Janda motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to
approve the addition. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
OLD BUSINESS: Land division will b e tabled until next months meeting.
-Ken Anderson is working with the health department on the issue with the Sawmill property owners. This
will be tabled until next months meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: James Soli was present at the meeting with serious concerns about the communication
problem in Arvon Township. The EMT’s are having problems receiving incoming calls from the 911 calls they are getting. Marinich will make calls. Table until next months meeting.
-Janda motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Township audit. All in favor, motion passed.
-After discussion on the Resolution of Concurrence in support of the Master Plan update #091222-1, there were three Yeas: Fish, Marinich and Eliasion. One Nay: Wahmhoff and Janda abstained from voting due to sitting on the Planning Commission board. Resolution #091222-1 passed.
-Resolution of Concurrence on the Zoning ordinance changes will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve electrical work to be done at the Skanee Park. Kelly
Erickson will contact an electrician.
-Skanee cemetery plots will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Contractors are still not receiving electrical inspections. Marinich will put an add in the paper for hiring an Electrical Inspector for Arvon Township. Table until next months meeting.
JAMES FEDIE: Fedie will be going to classes for AMAR.
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason read the treasurer’s report. General Fund-$328,693.14, Fire Fund-
$270,001.71, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$24,752.53, Liquor Fund-$474.34, Road Fund-$120,035.10. Janda
motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the Treasurer’s report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Elison motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting date will be October 3, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 7:45 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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Planning Commission Public Hearing Ordinance Changes August 18, 2022

AUGUST 18, 2022

Call to Order:  7:00 PM

Roll Call:  Nancy Strohschein, Chairperson; Bob Janda, Township Board Representative; Joe Bollech, Trustee; Robert Lindert, Trustee, Ken Anderson, Zoning Administrator; Linnea Barron, Secretary.  Absent:  Jay Loman, personal reasons.

Public in attendance:  Alan Preston, Donna Preston, Jay Fish, Sue Bollech, Mary Erickson, Steve Apgar, Hunter Apgar, Will Lindert.

Pledge of Allegiance:  Recited

Approval of Agenda:  Bob made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Robert.  Motion carried.

Nancy gave a brief description of what these changes would include, such as definitions, corrections, and additions.  There were copies of the changes for the public to review.  She then turned the discussion over to Ken Anderson to highlight the more important changes.   Ken explained that we are always in a period of change and new definitions are useful for clarification.  He also explained the addition of a new solar energy section which we were lacking in our ordinance. 

Public Comment:  Alan Preston asked why the height restriction on roof-mounted solar system not to extend more than three (3) feet above the surface of the roof.  This is standard.

On the last page a correction was made to Section 1511, number 7, which should read:  Portable storage shipping containers are allowed as temporary accessory structures in FF/FR District.  A temporary zoning permit is required that is valid for ninety (90) days and may be extended at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.

Robert Lindert made a motion to accept the changes to the ordinance with the correction made in Section 1511.  Roll call:  Bob Janda, yes; Nancy Strohschein, yes; Joe Bollech, yes; Linnea Barron, yes; Robert Lindert, yes.  Motion carried.

The proposed changes to the ordinance will be presented to the Township Board at their next meeting for approval.

Adjournment:  Robert made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Bob.  Meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.

Submitted by Linnea Barron, Secretary

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