Category: Township 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 3, 2025.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve October 6, 2025. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: At the meeting, the Carmody Family presented the Board with a proposal, building a road through the Township property. It was considered a work in progress, so it wasn’t handed out to the public at this time.
OLD BUSINESS: Supervisor Fish was asked to help with a group of retired foresters wanting to clean up the CFR issue in Arvon Township and the rest of the U.P. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve Fish to pursue the issue. All in favor, motion passed.
-Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve bids for winter plowing the access site and the Skanee Township Park. Marinich will put an ad in the paper. All in favor, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
JIM FEDIE: Fedie was absent at the meeting but he did let the board know he is out doing township field work.
TREASURERS REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$282,558.18, Ambulance/EMT
Fund-$34,650.23, Fire Fund-$427,972.08, Liquor Fund-$1,042.90, Road Fund-$309,042.61. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda, 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 day will be December 1,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Fire Hall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 6:30 P.M. All in favor, motion passed
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township

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 October 6, 2025.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason- Treasurer, Robert Janda-Trustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: In the September 8, 2025 minutes, excepted was corrected to ACCEPTED and OTHERS ALSO COMMENTED ON THE VICK’S ROAD has been added. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the minutes with the one correction and the one addition. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Several people made comments about different issues within the township. The board took it under advisement.
PLANNIING COMMISSION UPDATE: Strohschein asked the board if she could work with the township attorney on Planning Commission questions. Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve working with Tinti. All in favor, motion passed. She also asked about the Rec Plan, whether the board is going to put it on MIGrants website to use for future grants for the township. Strohschein also commented that she and Kay Erickson are working on the township website.
-The township board and Nancy Strohschein will work on updating the building permit fees for next month’s meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
JIM FEDIE:
TREASURERS REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$284,994.27,
Ambulance/EMT Fund-$33,983.73, Fire Fund-$422,240.37, Liquor Fund-$1,087.56, Road Fund-$302,721.02. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda 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 day will be November 3, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Fire Hall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 6:30 P.M. All in favor, motion passed
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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 8, 2025.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert Janda-Trustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve August 4,2025 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Vick’s Road residents voiced their concerns during “Public Comment” and presented the Township Board with letters explaining their concerns. OTHERS ALSO COMMENTED ON THE VICK’S ROAD.
The Township Board excepted ACCEPTED their letters and now township property, they will be put in a township file. No action was taken.
OLD BUSINESS: Strohschein let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding their quarterly meeting on October 9, 2025, also Donna Preston’s term is up in October. Preston let the board know that she is interested in another three year term. Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve Preston for a three year term as member of the Planning Commission. All in favor, motion passed. Marinich will swear in Preston on September 11, 2025. Strohschein asked the board about either keeping the short term rentals in the ordinance or just to remove it. The board motioned to take it out of the ordinance. Strohschein also let the board know that House Bill 4076 is in negotiation, State revenue sharing will be going down for the township.
NEW BUSINESS: The Township purchased 2 new 34’ aluminum docks for the Skanee Park boat ramp. Purchased from Feighner Company out of Gwinn for $11,253.12.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$284,994.27,
Ambulance/EMT Fund-$33,983.73, Fire Fund-$422,240.37, Liquor Fund-$1,087.56, Road Fund-$302,721.02.
Janda 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: The next meeting day will be October 6,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:45 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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 4, 2025.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve July 7,2025 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Strohshein would like “Planning Commission Update” under “Old Business.” With the addition, Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Donna Preston expressed how her family liked the new pickleball court. Asked if the township could put a basketball there.
OLD BUSINESS: Vick’s Road residents request to be on the agenda to discuss the Vick’s Road easement issue.
Supervisor Fish advised them that the Arvon Township board is out and does not want any part of this easement issue. Vick’s Road residents want the Board to change the July 7,2025 minutes, they don’t believe that “easement through Arvon Township’s property on Vick’s Road in Aura” is accurate. After discussion, the Township board is leaving the minutes as is until they contact the township attorney. They also asked if there is documentation proving that the Township Board gave Pete Carmody easement through the Township property years ago. One of Vick’s Road residents let the board know that they talked to the Arvon Township Attorney Tinti and he told them to put up a gate. On several occasions during the meeting, Supervisor Fish advised them that the Arvon Township
Board is out and that this issue is between the Carmody family and the Vick’s Road residents.
-Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the State Disaster Cost Participation Agreement. This is funds that the Baraga County Road Commission will receive towards the May flooding. All in favor, motion passed.
-Nancy Strohshein asked the Township board to look into updating building fees. The board will get more information from other townships to compare fees for the October meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: Marinich would like approval for the Election inspectors for the August 5,2025 election. Jenny Janda-election chairperson, Gail Hollon and Shirley Soli election inspectors. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the workers. All in favor, motion passed.
JAMES FEDIE: Fedie let the board know that the Board of Review met on July 22, 2025.
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$313,529.61, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$40,942.37 Fire Fund-$420,900.19 Liquor Fund-$609.72, Road Fund-$295,756.33. Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson 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 8,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to adjourn at 6:35 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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 July 7, 2025.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert Janda-Trustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve June 2,2025 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Strohshein let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding their quarterly meeting on July 10, 2025.
OLD BUSINESS: The Carmody family was present at the meeting asking if they have an easement through Arvon Township’s property on Vick’s Road in Aura. Supervisor Fish let the family know that their father Pete Carmody was approved easement through the township’s property many years ago. With the passing away of their father
Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve easement through the township’s property to the family of Pete Carmody again. All in favor, motion passed.
-One of the Carmody family members asked if he could talk to the township’s attorney about the easement details. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to allow the Carmody family to contact Tinti’s office at their own expense. All in favor, motion passed.
-K&N Contracting presented the Township Board a more detailed description of the 2024 township hall restoration project. After explaining the bid proposal, the board will pay the balance due.
-Barb Hanshaw would like the township to take over the Ravine Cemetery on Sicotte Rd. She will also donate one acre of land that is adjacent to the cemetery. This subject has been brought up in the past and was not approved. After discussion, the board has decided not to take on another cemetery. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda
not to accept Hanshaw’s offer. All in favor, motion passed.

• Sweeney contacted the township’s attorney about taking legal action against the Elmblad zoning issue. Tinti will need written permission from the Board to pursue legal action. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the written permission to Tinti. All, but Eliason in favor, motion passed.
  NEW BUSINESS: Doug Mills from the Baraga Co. Road Commission requests Arvon Township to approve a grant resolution pertaining to the May 15, 2025 flooding damage on Arvon Township roads. It is relief funds from the State of Michigan that the Baraga Co. Road Commission cannot apply for, it must be applied by Townships and Counties. Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the State Disaster Contingency Fund Grant
  Resolution. All in favor, motion passed.
  JAMES FEDIE:
  MAIL CALL:
  TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$307,786.25,
  Ambulance/EMT Fund-$31,561.08 Fire Fund-$420,293.07 Liquor Fund-$654.38, Road Fund-$293,679.12.
  Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda 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 August 4,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
  ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to adjourn at 6:55 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
  Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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 June 2, 2025.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert Janda-Trustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve May 5,2025 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Rosie VanWagner would like to thank Bob and Cathy Janda for all their help with the Veterans monument.
OLD BUSINESS: Strohshein let the board know that the Planning Commission had a public meeting pertaining to the Four Winds LLC Property on Point Abbaye. Twenty-one people signed in at the meeting. After discussion, the Planning Commission approved two domes, one dome per lot. The vote was five in favor and one opposed.
-The Zoning Board of Appeals met May 20,2025 pertaining to the Prost Garage Variance request. After the board went down to the property, all members opposed the approval for the garage he wants to build mainly due to fire safety.
-The Township paid K&N Contracting $12,900.00 for power washing and painting the township hall steeple. The board has questions why the foundation of the township hall was not painted along with the building last year. Also questioned was the $5,000.00 lift rental between the township and the Skanee Church. Marinich will call Neil Whitman to see if he can attend next month’s meeting. Tabled until next month’s meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: Marinich would like to purchase a new Skanee Cemetery sign, the existing one is peeling. Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve a new sign. All in favor, motion passed.
-Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to take down the cedar fencing at the Skanee Cemetery and purchase a new one. Fish offered instead of putting it out for bids, he would do it for the sexton hourly wage and would like to hire his son at $20.00 an hour to help with the project. Erickson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the
Skanee Cemetery cedar fence project. All in favor, motion passed.
-Marinich let the board know that she is going to order a gas range for the Township Hall and the Firehall which was previously approved. The Firehall sink is stained due to the faucet leaking. The faucet and cabinet in the township hall are rusted and need to be replaced also. Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve purchasing a sink
and faucet at the firehall and a sink/faucet and cabinet for the township hall. All in favor, motion passed.
-The pickleball players ask for a second layer of protective netting and cement coating for the pickleball court. Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the netting and coating. All in favor, motion passed. Marinich will contact Northern Edge Landscaping for the project.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$317,044.40,
Ambulance/EMT Fund-$39,064.08 Fire Fund-$420,333.53 Liquor Fund-$654.38, Road Fund-$293,679.12.
Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting date will be July 7,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to adjourn at 7:05 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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 May 5, 2025.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the April 7, 2025 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

OLD BUSINESS: Strohshein let the board know that she talked to Jay Loman about the Elmblad property, that the issue is with the Zoning Board of Appeals.  She also let the board know that there will be a public meeting May 8^th at 6:00p.m. about the Four Winds Property LLC that is on Liimatainen Rd. Point Abbaye. It may take action of a Special Meeting. 

-The Township website will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-The Township permit fees will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Royal Lawn Care was the only bid for the Skanee Cemetery clean up.  The bid was $3,200.00.  Eliason motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve Royal Lawn Care.   All in favor, motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS: Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve Rukkila and Associates for the preparation of form F-65-Annual Local Unit Fiscal Year Report for March 31, 2025.  The estimated fee for the service will be $1,400-$2,100.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Township’s annual insurance through Hannula Agency.  The premium of $25,947.00.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Marinich gave the final SLFRF report-Skanee Ballfield-$13,043.20, Twp hall CR2 AED machine-$2858.50-Pickleball court-$23,341.51-Election costs-$5,734.77. 

-Erickson and Janda questioned why K&N Contracting did not replace the rotten trim boards on the back door of the township hall and Marinich mentioned that the foundation was not painted last year either.   Township hall restoration will be tabled until K&N Contracting is contacted.  K&N Contracting was not able to finish the steeple of the town hall last year, he put in a bid this year for $12,900.00.  Neil Whitman called Marinich to let her know that the lift truck would cost $5,000.00 to rent for a week and that the proposal will need to be signed before he can rent the lift truck.  Marinich contacted the board, al members approved the bid over phone conversations.

 JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$336,630.04, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$46,913.08 Fire Fund-$437,174.52 Liquor Fund-$743.70, Road Fund-$293,802.24.  Janda 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:   The next meeting date will be June 2, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.

ADJOURN: Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:25 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Fish was absent at the meeting, Clerk Marinich called the March 27, 2024 Annual/Budget meeting to order that was held at the Skanee Fire Hall at 5:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor-Absent, Krystal Larson-Treasurer, Lisa
Marinich-Clerk, Robert Janda-Trustee, Keith Erickson-Trustee.
ROLL CALL: Taken at 5:00 p.m. MARCH 28, 2023 MINUTES APPROVAL: Keith Erickson motioned, seconded by Robert Janda to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2023 meeting. All in favor, motion passed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: James Soli motioned, seconded by Kelly Erickson, to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
SUPERVISOR’S TOWNSHIP UPDATE: Supervisor absent.
TOWNSHIP HALL MAINTENANCE: K&N Contracting will be renovating the township hall exterior. The proposal is for $47,850.00. Power washing the building, replacing boards and cedar shingles if needed, window glazing, painting the building, high lift rental. Whitman let the board know that it should be complete before the end of summer.
DEPOSITORY: Kelly Erickson motioned, seconded by Nancy Soli to stay with Superior National Bank and Baraga Co. Credit Union as the Township depositories. All in favor, motion passed.
SALARY APPROVAL: The Supervisor’s yearly salary currently is $9,646.32 the Clerk and Treasurer’s yearly salary is $11,300.40 and the Trustee’s is $119.44 per meeting. With the approved 5% yearly elected official increase, the new yearly wage for the Supervisor will be $10,635.00, Clerk and Treasurer $12,429.96 yearly and the Trustees $125.41 per meeting. After discussion about the Trustee’s salary, Kelly Erickson motioned, seconded by James Soli to approve a flat $150.00 per meeting for the Trustee’s and to approve the Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer’s salary. All in favor, motion passed.
DATES, TIMES, LOCATION OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS: The Regular monthly meetings are at 6:00 P.M. At the Skanee Fire Hall. James Soli motioned, seconded by Kelly Erickson to leave it the same. All in favor, motion passed.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATES: James Soli motioned, seconded by Nancy Soli to approve the Federal Government rate per mile for reimbursement. All in favor, motion passed.
TOWN HALL/FIRE HALL RENTAL FEES AND AGREEMENTS: Nancy Soli motioned, seconded by Kelly Erickson to leave the downstairs and upstairs of the Town Hall rental $150.00 each and leave the deposit fee for alcohol at $100.00. Rental of the Fire Hall remains $50.00 and a $100.00 deposit for alcohol. Fire hall rental will be free to all Fire Dept. members. All in favor, motion passed.
CEMETERY LOT FEES: Nancy Soli motioned, seconded by James Soli to keep the cemetery lot fees $500.00 for a full lot and a half lot $250.00 for only taxpayers of Arvon Township. All in favor, motion passed.
CEMETERY CLEAN UP: Nancy Soli motioned, seconded by Nancy Strohshein to bid out the Skanee cemetery clean up again this year. All in favor, motion passed. Marinich will put an ad in the paper for bids in next week’s paper.
BOARD OF REVIEW/ZONING BOARD/ELECTION BOARD SALARIES: Board of Review wage currently is $20.00/hr with paid lunch. Nancy Soli motioned, seconded by Strohshein to keep it the same. All in favor, motion passed. The Election Chairperson wage currently is $22.00/hr. and the election workers wage is $20.00/hr, with paid lunches of $10.00 each. Nancy Soli requests the election workers lunch raise to $15.00. Nancy Soli motioned, seconded by Nancy Strohshein to keep their wages the same and raise their lunch. All in favor, motion passed. The Zoning/Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals chairperson and secretary wage is currently $80.00 per meeting, and the Zoning Board members and Zoning Board of Appeals members are currently $65.00 per meeting.
Nancy Soli motioned, seconded by Nancy Strohshein to keep their wages the same. All in favor, motion passed. All training for the Board of Review, Zoning Boards and the Election Board are paid $25.00 for a half day (up to 4 hours) and $50.00 for a full day (over 4 hours) plus mileage. Nancy Soli motioned, seconded by Nancy Strohshein to keep it the same. All in favor, motion passed. The Zoning Administrator wage is $200.00 a month. Nancy Soli motioned, seconded by Nancy Strohshein to keep it the same. All in favor, motion passed.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: After discussion, Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to raise the Assessor’s salary from $18,249.00 to $25,200.00 annually and the Janitor’s salary from $7,500.00 to $8,400.00 annually. All in favor, motion passed.
ANNUAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT: Nancy Soli motioned, seconded by James Soli to adjourn the Annual meeting at 5:30 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
BUDGET MEETING: Clerk Marinich called the 2023-2024/2024-2025 Budget meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. at the Township Fire Hall. After the board read through the revised budget, Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the revised budget of 2023-2024. All in favor, motion passed.

After the board read through the Budget of 2024-2025, Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the 2024-2025 Budget. All in favor, motion passed.
TOWNSHIP BILL APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve paying the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to adjourn the Budget meeting at 5:45 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich
Arvon Township Clerk

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 April 7, 2025.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert Janda-Trustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee/absent.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the March 3,2025 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Fedie requests “Policy 2025-005 Real Property” under “New Business.” With the addition to the agenda Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
OLD BUSINESS: Strohshein let the board know that there is someone interested in a resort on Point Abbaye. There are 77 acres. This individual will be attending the April Planning Commission to introduce himself and to discuss what his plans are for this resort.
-Strohshein would like to review the townships website with the board. This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.
-Sweeney let the board know that as of now Jay Elmblad has not applied for an appeal with the Zoning Board of Appeals concerning his Skanee Rd lake front property.
NEW BUSINESS: Marinich requests to pay Richard Schnieder an annual mileage reimbursement. Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to pay him $200.00 annually. All in favor, motion passed.
-Fish would like to attend the next Supervisor’s training. Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the training when it is available. All in favor, motion passed.
-Strohshein showed the board the Building Permit Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2019. The board will put it on the agenda for next month’s meeting to consider possible increases in the permits. This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.
-The last time the Real Property policy was updated was in 2019. Fedie has an updated Policy 2025-005 Real Property to be approved. Eliason motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the policy update. Janda and Fish also approved the motion. All in favor, motion passed.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$328,834.35, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$45,094.01 Fire Fund-$438,330.77 Liquor Fund-$743.70, Road Fund-$290,770.11.
Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda 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 May 5,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to adjourn at 6:47 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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 March 3, 2025.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the February 3, 2025 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
OLD BUSINESS: Strohshein was absent at the meeting so the Zoning Ordinance will be tabled until next month’s meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: Arvon Township was approached by the Aura Town Hall board asking for financial help with some upgrades to the Aura Hall kitchen. Fish and Marinich contacted MTA and were advised that township tax money cannot be used.
-The Aura Fire Hall asked for money to help with a small addition on their firehall. Fish and Marinich talked with MTA about helping out monetarily with the addition, being that Aura Fire Department does help in cases of fires in Arvon Township. MTA advised that we cannot use taxpayer’s money outside of Arvon Township unless we have a contract with Aura Fire Department. The Aura Fire Department is in L’Anse Township.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$297,630.90, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$33,655.87 Fire Fund-$392,849.29 Liquor Fund-$788.36, Road Fund-$259,198.70. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda 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 April 7,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
-At the end of the meeting, Jason Elmblad approached the board with an issue of his building being too close to the lake. The board heard his argument and decided to turn it over to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance consideration.
ADJOURN: Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:15 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk