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 August 5, 2024.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert Janda – Trustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the July 1,2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Strohshein thanked the Board for putting the Township Board meetings on the website. Janda was asked by someone if they would be able to walk around the town hall with a metal detector. Donna Preston found on the internet right away that it is not allowed on township properties.
OLD BUSINESS: The Nature Conservancy came to the meeting with a presentation on the Allwood land that was purchased by them. They purchased 9095 acres of land with 4 miles of the Slate River and 3 miles of the Ravine River. They let the board know that all places that have been open will remain open and that there will be no negative effects to the Arvon Township School. The Conservancy said they will work with Arvon Township.
-The Planning Commission will be holding a public meeting on August 22, 2024 at 6:00p.m. at the Township Fire Hall. Public comment on an updated version of the Arvon Township Zoning Ordinance, which will feature amendments and updates. It will be put in the L’Anse Sentinel. Strohshein said that the Township Board could adopt it at the October board meeting.
-Marinich let the board know that MTA said that the Covid money can be spent on a pickleball court. After discussion Marinich will contact fencing companies for the project. Marinich will purchase the net, paddles, balls, 2 benches and whatever else is needed for the sport. Also to purchase 3 picnic tables for the park. Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the pickleball project. Marinich, Janda and Fish all approved the
project. All in favor, motion passed.
-Marinich received an email from FEMA letting the board know that FEMA’s review of the updated floodplain ordinance for Arvon Township has been completed and approved. The FEMA portion of our community database has been updated, including uploading the ordinance. FEMA thanked the Township for their efforts in updating the ordinance and continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
-Strohshein would like to see 2 more members on the Planning Commission. There are members that leave in the winter, then the board does not have enough members. Marinich will put an ad for 2 positions in the L’Anse Sentinel.
-Strohshein would like to know if the Board of Appeals have members. Jay Fish, Kay Erickson are willing to stay on. Marinich will call Pam Nankervis to see if she would like to stay on the board also. Marinich will put an ad in the L’Anse Sentinel for position openings.
-It was brought to Fish’s attention that there is an oil spill and mining equipment left on private property off of Trail 14 behind Roland Lake. Fish contacted the CEO of the company that was involved in the drilling and was told it will be taken care of.
NEW BUSINESS: Marinich would like approval of Sharon Ollila to work the August 5th election. Randee Collins and Gail Hollon are both injured and will not be able to work it. Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve Sharon Ollila. All in favor, motion passed.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$311,372.85, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$25,953.65 Fire Fund-$355,319.58 Liquor Fund-$935.98, Road Fund-$223,458.84. Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: Due to the Labor Day holiday the next meeting date will be September 9, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 6:45 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk
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