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Township Board Meeting Minutes February 2023

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 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 February 6, 2023.

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert Janda-Trustee , Chris Walmhoff-Trustee.

MINUTES APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the January 9, 2023 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL: Marinich requests “Ballfield fencing” and “Planning Commission By Laws and training” under “New Business.”  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda with the two additions.   All in favor, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

OLD BUSINESS: Next time Tinti gets to L’Anse, he will go the Register of Deeds and look into the land easements.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-No one applied for the Building/Assessing position or the electrical inspector.  Put in the paper again.

-Jay Fish is the only one to apply for the Sexton position.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve Fish as the new township Sexton.  All in favor, motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:  The Township board work session will be held on February 21, 2023 at 4:00p.m.

-The Township Board will hold the Annual/Budget meeting on 3/28/23 at 5:00p.m.

-Bay Ambulance has raised the annual contract agreement from $10,800.00 to $15,006.00.  The audience questioned the large increase.  Marinich will contact Bay Ambulance to see if they will attend the next month’s meeting to explain.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Strohschein would like to send out flyer and online surveys to the taxpayers and residents of Arvon Township. The planning commission would like to see what kind of input they could get for the township Rec plan.    Wahmhoff motioned,& seconded by Janda to approve up to $700.00.  All in favor, motion passed.

-The planning commission is requesting the purchase of a television for meetings. This will be tabled until the next meeting. 

-The Skanee Ball field in need of new fencing.  The ball teams would help discard of the old one and help with installing of a new metal one.  Marinich will put an ad in the paper. Table until next month’s meeting.                                                                                 

JAMES FEDIE:   

MAIL CALL:    

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$343,286.66 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$22,538.94 Fire Fund-$301,635.53 Liquor Fund-$757.03, Road Fund-$127,142.67.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

BILL APPROVAL: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the bills.   All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                            

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be March 6, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 7:15 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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Planning Commission Work Session December 8, 2022

December 8, 2022

Call to Order:  6:00 PM

Roll Call:  Nancy Strohschein, Chair; Linnea Barron, Secretary; Joe Bollech, Trustee, Bob Janda, Township Board Representative; Jay Loman, Trustee; Robert Lindert, Trustee.  Absent:  Donna Preston, Trustee, absent with notice.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Guests:  Jay Fish

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

Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022 work session:  A mistake was noticed by Jay that his name was listed as Joe, so that correction was made.  Nancy made a motion, seconded by Bob to accept the minutes with the correction of Jay’s name.  All approved.

Agenda: 

1.  Recreation Plan:  Jason informed us that the deadline to apply for grants is February 1st.  We will not be able to complete our recreation plan before that date.  Even without grants, there were many ideas we could do without grant monies:  Replace fence at the ballfield, improve dugouts, and a hiking trail at the ballpark were suggested.  Jay felt that help from other players could accomplish this.  Also the Covid money could be used to fund these projects.

We discussed possibly having a recreation committee, separate from the planning commission, to keep up with the needs of the community.  This committee would be completely voluntary and work with the planning commission.

As work on the recreation plan progresses, ways to get input from the community include a survey (paper and on-line); newspaper article; posters at the school, post office, Trading Post, and the Finns; Facebook, Arvon township website were mentioned.

2.  Review of rec plans from other townships.  Our assignment for this meeting was to go on-line and look at other townships’ recreation plans.  Nancy prepared a chart for us to use with suggested townships with categories including:  length; recreation committee; DNR grants; other grants, past project updates, public input, comments.  We had info from Mueller, Eagle Harbor, Chassell, Baraga, Bergland.  We listed what we liked about each including priorities, assets (park/public spaces), survey (paper and electronic).  We felt this was helpful.

3.  Zoning Ordinance:  Word document from Jason sent out to all members.  Definitions from Jason that came from Autrain were sent to Kenny to review.  Our ordinance is always changing as new issues to deal with are presented.  With that in mind, it was suggested that we have a yearly public hearing to present these changes for inclusion in our ordinance.  The first part of June was suggested for this hearing.  This will be discussed further.

4.  Robert talked about the Dark Skies status and regulating the lighting used by businesses, discourage use of LED signs for example.

Adjourn:  Bob made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jay.  All approved.  Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.

Next Meeting:  January 12, 2023, 6 PM at the firehall.

Submitted by Linnea Barron, Secretary

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Township Board Meeting Minutes January 2023

JANUARY 9, 2023 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 January 9, 2023.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Robert Janda-Trustee , Chris Walmhoff-Trustee/absent.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the December 5, 2022 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Fish requests “Board of Review re-appoint” and “Annual Planning Commission report” under “New Business.” Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda with the two additions. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
OLD BUSINESS: Next time Tinti gets to L’Anse, he will go the the Register of Deeds and look into the land
easements. This will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Swanson will contact Marinich and Fish to explain the new Skanee cemetery mapping. This will be put back on the agenda when this is done.
NEW BUSINESS: After the recent house fires in Arvon township, the fire department is requesting more
hoses, knozzles,pants, tools, batteries, lighting and a sawzall. This would cost approximately $9,200.00.
Marinich motioned, second by Eliason to approve the purchases. All in favor, motion passed.
-The plannning commission would like to send out mailing surveys to all the residents in Arvon township.
They will find out more at their next meeting.
-Jerry Hollon has retired as the Sexton for Arvon township. Marinich will put an ad in the paper for the
position.
-Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve a ¼ page in the 2023 Baraga County platbook. The
cost is $480.00. All in favor, motion passed.
-Fedie let the board know that all the Board of Review members need to be reappointed and sworn in.
Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve Robert Baxter, Joe Bollech and Jay Fish for
reappointment on the Board of Review. All in favor, motion passed. Marinich will swear them in before
their next meeting date.
-Nancy Strohshein presented the board with the Planning Commission’s annual report.
JAMES FEDIE: Fedie let the board know that the CPI is going to go up 5%, assessed value will also go up a
little more.
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$335,740.33
Ambulance/EMT Fund-$19,958.06 Fire Fund-$276,407.44 Liquor Fund-$562.66, Road Fund-$118,535.16.
Janda motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting date will be February 6, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to adjourn at 6:45 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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Township Board Meeting Minutes December 2022

Skanee Townhall

DECEMBER 5, 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 December 5, 2022.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Robert Janda-Trustee , Chris Walmhoff-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Walmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the November 7, 2022 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion
passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Strohshein let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding a meeting
December 8, 2022. Sue Bollech asked about the Fire/EMT radios. Marinich let her know they are not
updated yet.
-Kelly Erickson asked if the twp hall will be winterized this year. Kay Erickson would like to see it open until
their family leaves after the holiday. They would like to play games upstairs. Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to winterize the hall after the holiday. All in favor, motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS: Fish talked to Tinti about the land division issue. Tinti let him know that when he goes to
Houghton, he will look it up. Table until next months meeting.
-Glen Anderson from U.P. Health Dept asked for a copy of the minutes where the township board denied
approval of a remote cabin/vaulted privey to the Sawmill property owners. WUPHD will now take action on this issue.
-Fish let the board know that a few guys went to the cemetery, found the markers and staked it off.
-LeClaire was not present at the meeting. This will be taken off the agenda until further notice.
NEW BUSINESS:
JAMES FEDIE: Fedie let the board know that the tax bills are out and that there will be no Board of Review
meeting in December.
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$346,063.11
Ambulance/EMT Fund-$19,958.06 Fire Fund-$277,829.77 Liquor Fund-$846.35, Road Fund-$120,035.16.
Marinich motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Marinich will add $21.17 to Kay Erickson for website support. With the addition, Eliason
motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: Due to the New Year holiday, the next meeting date will be January 9, 2023 at 6:00
P.M. at the Fire hall.
ADJOURN: Eliasion motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to adjourn at 6:25 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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Planning Commission Work Session November 9, 2022

November 9, 2022

Call to order:  6 PM

Roll Call:  Nancy Strohschein, Chairperson; Linnea Barron, Secretary; Joe Bollech, Trustee; Bob Janda, Township Board Representative; Robert Lindert, Trustee; Joe Loman, Trustee.  Absent:  Donna Preston, out of town.

Pledge of Allegiance:  Recited.

Guests:  Bette Gabe

Purpose of Meeting:  Updating of Recreation Plan and begin work on the Zoning Ordinance.

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

Agenda: 

1. Meetings:  Michigan law does not allow remote member attendance.

2.  Recreation Plan:  The previous Recreation Plan (2012-2016) was reviewed page by page.  Noted was the public participation for this plan, our existing recreation opportunities (snowmobiling, ATV access, fishing).  Goals and objectives included the improvements to the Waterfront Park with grant monies including boat launch and piers.  The need for ADA accessible projects was discussed.  Bette brought up the trail fees (sticker/trail permit), DNR stickers, etc., required for use of trails.  Future action programs include what Covid monies are available.  The assignment for members is to review other township recreation plans for our next meeting, yet to be announced in December.  We tentatively set a date for a public participation meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023, maybe at the Finns with pizza, 6 PM.  The purpose is to move the recreation plan along to possibly be completed by April 1, 2023, for grant application deadlines. 

3.  Zoning Ordinance:  One area of importance in the Ordinance is definitions.  We received from Jason McCarthy examples of definitions we may need to adopt.  These will be reviewed by members for the next meeting.

Adjournment:  Jay made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Joe.  Motion carried.

Next Meeting:  Nancy will contact us on the best date in December.

Submitted by Linnea Barron, Secretary

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Township Board Meeting Minutes November 2022

Skanee Townhall

NOVEMBER 7, 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 November 7, 2022.

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jay Fish-Supervisor, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk,      Robert Janda-Trustee, Chris Wahmhoff-Trustee. 

MINUTES APPROVAL:  Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the October 3, 2022 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL:  Fish requests “Ken Anderson” and “Chip LeClaire” under “New Business.”  Keith Erickson requests “Military markers” under “New Business”.  Janda motioned seconded by Eliason to approve the agenda with the three additions.  All in favor, motion passed

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Nancy Strohshein asked the board about purchasing a Zoom account for the Planning Commission board.  The new member that was appointed last month, winters down south and won’t be able to attend the winter meetings.  The board did not think that is acceptable anymore for board members to zoom.  Strohshein will look into it for next month’s meeting.

-James Soli let the board know that the EMT/Fire Dept. radios have not been updated yet.

OLD BUSINESS: Land division will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Fish was contacted by Glen Anderson of the Western U.P. Health Department.  Anderson let Fish know that the Sawmill property owners are applying for a remote cabin/vaulted privy (300 gallon tank) and a hand pump for their water source.  Prior talking to Anderson, Fish was contacted by township residents, letting him know that if the Sawmill property owners get away with this kind of system, they will sue the township, expressing how they had to follow the state requirements of a raised mound system with all its costs, then so should everyone.  All the citizens that were present at the meeting also said that the remote cabin/vaulted privy and hand pump should be denied, even a 1000 gallon tank.  One explained how wet and swampy that particular parcel of land is on Sawmill Rd.  Fish explained that the board is not trying to be unwelcoming, we are just following the laws and rules.  Fish asked for approval from the board to allow the Sawmill Rd property owners to apply for a remote cabin/vaulted privy and a hand pump water source.  Motion denied by all board members.  All in favor, motioned passed. 

-Fish, Janda and Wahmhoff are going to plan a day to go to the Skanee Cemetery and find all the pegs that Swanson put in.  Also, the township should hire out an Imaging company to find exactly where the sailors are buried.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Building contractors let Fish know that the State Electrical inspector is not responding to their calls.  Fish talked to Phil Rowe about the job.  Rowe is interested in it but will have to follow up on some extra training for the State.  Marinich will put an ad in the paper for an Electrical Inspector position for Arvon Township.

NEW BUSINESS: Keith Erickson is requesting more military markers.  Also new letters and glass for the monument in front of the township hall. The fire hall flagpole also needs to be replaced.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve Erickson’s requests and flagpole.  All in favor, motion passed.  Marinich will purchase all requests.

-Ken Anderson has been dealing with health issues and is stepping down from the Arvon Township Building inspector/Zoning administrator.  Anderson recommends Nathan Davis to replace him.  When Anderson is feeling better, he is willing to help the new replacement.  He also recommended keeping Schneider on as the alternate.  Davis will have to take the state level training.  Marinich will put an ad in the paper for a Building inspector/Zoning Administrator position for Arvon Township.

-Chip LeClaire was at the meeting asking the board what procedures he would have to go through to open a five site campground on his land towards the Mouth of the Huron.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

FEDIE:

MAIL CALL: 

TREASURERS REPORT:  Eliason gave the Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$348,893.11 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$22,658.06, Fire Fund-$279,340.24, Liquor Fund-$755.22, Road Fund-$120,035.16. Marinich motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff 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:  The next meeting date will be December 5, 2022.

ADJOURN:   Eliason motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to adjourn at 7:20 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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Planning & Zoning Qtrly Meeting October 19, 2022

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Call to Order:  6:00 PM

Roll Call:  Nancy Strohschein, Chairperson; Bob Janda, Township Board Representative; Robert Lindert, Trustee; Joe Bollech, Trustee; Jay Loman, Zoning Board of Appeals Representative/Trustee; Donna Preston, Trustee; Linnea Barron, Secretary.  Ken Anderson, Zoning Administrator, absent:  Illness.

Recognition of visitors:  Bette Gabe

Pledge of Allegiance:  Recited

Comments on agenda:  Nancy introduced and welcomed our new member, Donna Preston.  Now our board is at the recommended seven (7) members.  Nancy announced that the Township Board did approve contracting with Jason McCarthy of Northwoods Zoning and Planning from Marquette to assist us with our Recreation Plan (Land Use Plan) and update our Ordinance.  We discussed and agreed to start with the Recreation Plan first and then work on the Ordinance.  This work will begin next month with probably twice monthly meetings with the goal of finishing in March 2023 to take advantage of applying for grants by April.

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

Approval of minutes from quarterly meeting, July 13, 2022:  Jay made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Bob.  Motion carried.

Public Comments:  Bette stated that we were doing a good job, and there is a lot of work ahead.

Chairman Comments:  Our new member, Donna, will be leaving for part of the winter when we will be working on the Recreation Plan.  However, we will use Zoom with our meetings so Donna can participate.  The use of Zoom may be necessary if there is inclement weather.

Old Business:

  1.  Planning commission comments/concerns:  None.
  2. Bob Janda:  Report from Township Board Rep:  None.
  3. Jay Loman:  Report of Zoning Board of Appeals Rep:  None.
  4. Update on Master Plan:  The final copy is on the website and we will request printed copies for all our board members and the Township Board members.
  5. Flood Insurance:  Nancy had forwarded copies of letters to former township supervisor James Soli, John Preston, and present supervisor Jay Fish from FEMA, and Linda Keohane received a letter from the DEQ, regarding the purchase of flood insurance.  According to this communication we have been approved for purchasing of this flood insurance, but further investigation indicated that this was not available in Baraga County.  Ken had previously supplied information from Eagle Harbor that is in their ordinance about flood plains, floodways, and even how to build structures in these areas.  First we need a map of the flood plain area in our area; second, wait on news release with CCO (public meeting); third, check with Jason if he has information on flood insurance, and fourth, ask Jay Fish if he has received any more documents.
  6. Dark Skies Initiative:  Robert will have more information later, but felt we could already start with small changes regarding the lighting in the township, i.e., school, streetlights, avoid large LED signs, etc.

New Business:

  1.  Jason McCarthy will be assisting us with our Recreation Plan and updating the township Ordinance.  Jason sent copies via email of our current rec plan, which is seriously outdated.  We will start work on this on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 6 p.m.  We are to review the old rec plan page for page.  Maps need to be updated.  We will push to finish and have this approved by March 2023.  Not sure of deadline for grant requests, could be April 1.  We will work remotely with Donna and possibly Jason.
  2. Zoning Ordinance:  Linnea will provide a “clean” copy of the Ordinance to Nancy and Jason by November 1, 2022.  This will have all the approved updated material.  She will use a thumb drive as this is a large document.  In our discussion it was felt that definitions are an important portion of this document.  We will see what definitions Jason feels are necessary as well.  The work on this will begin when the rec plan is completed.
  3. Review fee schedule.  Ken was unable to attend but our feel schedule has not been updated in a long time.  Ken had a sample from Ovid Township that he sent.  We will table this for another meeting along with the short term rentals.

Next Quarterly Meeting:  January 11, 2023, at the fire hall at 6:00 PM

Adjourn:  Jay made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Bob.  Motion carried.  Adjournment at 7:13 PM

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Township Board Meeting Minutes Oct 2022

OCTOBER 3, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:   Supervisor Jay Fish was absent at the Regular Board Meeting, Clerk Marinich took his place. Marinich called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon Township fire hall on October 3, 2022.

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor-absent, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Robert Janda-Trustee , Chris Walmhoff-Trustee-absent.

MINUTES APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the September 12, 2022 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda.   All in favor, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Preston questioned about a camp falling in towards the Mouth.  Gabe asked about the cemetery plots. 

OLD BUSINESS: With Fish being absent, the land easement will be tabled until next month’s meeting. 

-The Sawmill property will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the Resolution of concurrence on the zoning ordinance changes.  Three in favor, motion passed.

-Skanee cemetery plots will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Electrical inspector will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:  Strohschein let the board know that Jason McCarthy submitted a proposal for services regarding the Arvon Township (5-year) Recreation Plan and Zoning Ordinance update.  $10,000.00.  Half down and balance at completion.  Marinich made a motion to approve McCarthy’s proposal, Eliason seconded.  Three in favor, motion passed.

-Marinich needs an approval of the Election inspectors for the November 8, 2022 election.  Jenny Janda-Chairperson, Debbie Vizina-inspector, Debbie Sheldon-inspector, Sharon Ollila-inspector.  Janda, motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the inspectors.  Three in favor, motion passed.

-Marinich needs an approval of Election Receiving board for November 8, 2022 election.  Debbie Sheldon and Debbie Vizina.  Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the receiving board.  Three in favor, motion passed.                                                                                       

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:    Kallio Fund donated $1,500.00 to the cemetery.  The boards thanked them.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$361,737.27 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$22,658.06 Fire Fund-$280,144.38 Liquor Fund-$844.54, Road Fund-$120,035.16.  Janda motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

BILL APPROVAL:  Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the bills.   All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                                                               NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be November 7, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:35 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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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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