Category: Township Meeting Minutes

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

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 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 January 6,2025 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL: James Soli would like to add “Fire Truck” under “New Business”.  Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the agenda with the addition under “New Business”.   All in favor, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Strohshein let the board know that the documents are done on the township’s website.  She would like to have Zoning Ordinance put on the March Regular meeting agenda. 

OLD BUSINESS:   Fish met with McBroom, Markkanen and Bonak over the tax situation in Baraga County.  They agree that Baraga County has the worst tax table in the State of Michigan, 87% of Baraga County’s property is untaxable.                                                                                                                                                                               -The remainder of the ARPA funds total $5,644.52.  Marinich would like to clarify that when the board approved the December 2024 minutes it was not clear how the remainder of the ARPA funds were spent.  $3,000.00 was used to pay for the township’s cemetery clean up spring of 2024 and the remainder of $2,644.00 was used to pay for the 2024 elections.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the remainder of the ARPA funds expenditures.  All in favor, motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:   On behalf of the Arvon Fire Department, James Soli let the board know that the fire department has a 1983 800 gallon pumper truck that is not user friendly.  With the larger homes that are being built in the township, the Fire Dept would like to purchase a 1000 gallon user friendly pumper truck.  The cost of a newer used pumper would cost approximately $150,000.00.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the purchase of a pumper truck.  All in favor, motion passed.               

-The Bay Ambulance Service Agreement for the year 2025 needs approval.  On the August 2024 election, the Ambulance/EMT millage renewal increase was voted in.  It went from .30 to .60 mills for four years.  The previous agreement was $15,006.00.  With the election millage increase the agreement increased to $30,012.00.  Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Service Agreement.  All in favor, motion passed.

-The Budget Workshop date will be set for February 24, 2025 at 4:30 P.M. at the Fire Hall.

-The Annual/Budget meeting date is set for March 24, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. at the Fire Hall.

-Jim Fedie would like to see the Board of Review pay increased.  From $20.00 an hour to half day $75.00 up to four hours and full day over four hours $150.00.  Eliason motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the Board of Review increase.  All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                                                                                    -Marinich and Fedie also talked about raising the Township training pay to increase from $25.00 to $75.00 half day and over four hours to increase from $50.00 to $150.00.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the training increase.  All in favor, motion passed.

 JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$308,128.86, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$33,655.87 Fire Fund-$386,699.58 Liquor Fund-$877.68, Road Fund-$251.815.80.  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 March 3, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.

ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 6:50 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 January 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: Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve December 2,2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
OLD BUSINESS: The remainder of the ARPA funds total $5,644.52. Marinich would like to clarify that when the board approved the December 2024 minutes it was not clear how the remainder of the ARPA funds were spent. $3,000.00 was used to pay for the township’s cemetery clean up spring of 2024 and the remainder of $2,644.00 was used to pay for the 2024 elections.
NEW BUSINESS: Assessor Fedie presented Resolution # 2025-01 to the board. It is Arvon Township Resolution to Adopt Poverty Exemption Income Guideline and Asset Test-2025. The homestead of persons who, in the judgment of the supervisor and the board of review, by reason of poverty, are unable to contribute to the pubic charge is eligible for exemption in whole or part from taxation under the General Property Tax Act, the township board is
required by Section 7u of the General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893 (MCL 211.7u), to adopt guidelines for poverty exemptions. The foregoing resolution offered by Board Member Eliason and supported by Board Member Janda, upon roll call vote, Erickson, Janda, Eliason, Fish and Marinich all Yay. All in favor, motion passed.
-Assessor Fedie presented Arvon Township Public Inspection of Records Policy. Policy and Procedure for public inspection & copying of public records in lieu of customary business hours. Motion to accept the policy was made by Eliason, supported by Janda. All in favor, motion passed.
-Assessor Fedie presented Arvon Township Assessment Records Access Policy. The assessor will respond to requests for information within 5 business days, the assessor does not hold specific office hours. Motion to accept the policy was made by Erickson, supported by Janda. All in favor, motion passed.
-Assessor Fedie presented Arvon Township Personal Property Annual Canvass Policy. To ensure accurate assessments, Arvon Township is required to establish a policy regarding the inspection (canvassing) of businesses personal property. To identify new businesses and to verify the closure of previous existing businesses located within the township. To maintain an accurate inventory of business personal property. To assist business owners in
understanding business personal property filing procedures and requirements in the State of Michigan. Motion to accept the policy was made by Eliason, supported by Erickson. All in favor, motion passed.
-Fedie will forward all the policies and the resolution to Nancy Strohshein and Kay Erickson so they can put them on the township website.
-Marinich requests to pay Nancy Strohshein the same annual amount of $150.00 as Kay Erickson receives for website support. She has been helping Erickson with the website. Erickson motioned seconded by Eliason to approve the annual amount. All in favor, motion passed.
-Fedie let the board know that the board of review members will need ongoing training. This will take place in February. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the training. All in favor, motion passed.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$289,371.69, Ambulance/EMT
Fund-$19,380.34 Fire Fund-$354,200.13 Liquor Fund-$877.68, Road Fund-$228,021.15. Erickson 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 February 3,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Marinich to adjourn at 6:20 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Cler

CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Jay Fish was absent from the meeting, Clerk Marinich called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon Township Fire Hall on December 2, 2024.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor-absent, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert Janda-Trustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve November 4,2024 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 would like the Planning Commission updates put back on the agenda monthly. She let the board know that the notice of adoption was put in the L’Anse Sentinel.
-Sheriff Borgan asked to be put on the agenda monthly also.
OLD BUSINESS: MTA responded to Marinich that the Heart machine for the township hall can be spent with the ARPA funds and that the balance can be put towards loss revenues, to be put in the General Fund. The board will have to have a Special meeting obligating the funds.
-Motion was made by Eliason to keep the Township hall open for the winter, seconded by Janda. All in favor, motion passed
NEW BUSINESS: Marinich will contact Royal Lawn Care about the plowing of the Access Site and the Skanee Park. If the bid is the same as last year from Royal Lawn Care, the township will honor that one instead of putting an ad in the paper.
JAMES FEDIE: The Board of Review will be meeting Dec 10, 2024.
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$308,018.00, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$23,131.84 Fire Fund-$355,060.12 Liquor Fund-$922.34, Road Fund-$230,021.15. 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 date will be January 6,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Marinich to adjourn at 6:25 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 November 4, 2024.
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 October 7,2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Bette Gabe let the board know that she is very happy with the new post office.
Strohshein let the board know that the DNR has sold mineral rights in areas of the UP, nothing in Arvon Township though.
James Soli would like the amounts paid for the Planning Commission.
OLD BUSINESS: Strohshein wanted to thank John Salisbury for joining the Planning Commission.
-Marinich let Strohshein know that the Rec Plan has not been updated on MiGrants yet.
-Fish has talked to the L’Anse Township Supervisor about the State taking over Township zoning. L’Anse has a lawyer looking into it. Fish would like to call our Township attorney on this issue.
NEW BUSINESS:
JAMES FEDIE: Fedie let the board know that the building permits are updated from the building inspector. Taxes will be going out December 1, 2024.
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$313,560.64, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$23,131.84 Fire Fund-$356,037.29 Liquor Fund-$939.50, Road Fund-$230,021.15. 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 date will be December 2,2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Marinich to adjourn at 6:25 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 October 9, 2024.
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 Eliason to approve the September 9,2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mary DeLine let the board know that the Birds in Flight presentation will be changed to October 9, 2024. She also let the board know that the wording for the Arvon School millage renewal is very confusing and that the school board will be sending out everyone in Arvon a more detailed understanding of the millage renewal.
OLD BUSINESS: No Planning Commission updates
-No Pickleball updates
-Fish attended a MTA meeting in Marquette. The MTA leaders were there talking about the zoning takeover by the State. Most everyone disagrees with it. They mentioned the $75,000 that the townships were going to get for legal battle now will not be there either. The MTA attorney said it will be pretty hard to stop.

• Zoning Administrator Sweeney would like to attend training in Mount Pleasant in February 2025. L’Anse Twp, would split the cost of the trip-training/room/mileage. Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the training and costs. All in favor, motion passed.
  NEW BUSINESS: After discussing the Arvon Township Zoning Ordinance update, Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Ordinance update. Roll call vote-Eliason, Janda, Erickson, Marinich all yay-Fish was a nay. Motion approved.
  JAMES FEDIE:
  MAIL CALL:
  TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$307,206.78, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$22,551.86 Fire Fund-$347,920.52 Liquor Fund-$984.16, Road Fund-$228,130.70. Marinich 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 date will be November 4,2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
  ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to adjourn at 7:15 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 9, 2024.

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 the August 5, 2024 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: Donna Preston let the board know that the Planning Commission is ready for the Arvon Township updated ordinance to be approved in October. She let the board know that Jason McCarthy will be present at next month’s meeting.
-Northern Edge was the only bid on the Covid funds Pickleball court project. The bid was $18,950.00. Installing a 10’ tall fence 30X60, install grip right on concrete, install wind block, labor/equipment and installing shed. Marinich motioned, second by Janda to approve the project. All in favor, motion passed. Northern Edge requests $10, 527.32 for purchasing the fencing. Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the funds. All in favor,
motion passed.
-Kathy and John Salsbury applied for the Planning Commission position. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve John Salsbury for the position. All in favor, motion passed.
-Jay Fish, Kay Erickson and Jay Loman are willing to stay on the Board of Appeals. Mike Vizina and James Soli verbally let Marinich know that they would sit on the Board of Appeals. Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve Vizina and Soli. All in favor, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS: Marinich requests approval of the November 5,2024 Election Inspectors-Debbie Sheldon/Election Chairperson, Debbie Vizina, Gail Hollon and Randee Collins/Election Inspectors. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the inspectors. All in favor, motion passed.
-Marinich requests approval of the November 5,2024 Election Receiving Board. Debbie Sheldon, Debbie Vizina, Gail Hollon and Randee Collins. Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Election Receiving Board. All in favor, motion passed.
-Fish attended the MTA Regional meeting in Marquette. It was discussed taking over Township zoning by the Governor’s office pertaining to green energy and how to spend Recreation money. Fish would like to pursue the pros and cons. He said he would like to represent the township on this issue. All board members agreed to pursue it.
-Zoning Administrator Certificate will be tabled until next months meeting. Marinich will contact L’Anse Township to see if they are sending Sweeney to the training.
JAMES FEDIE: Fedie finished the L-4029 form. Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the L-4029. All in favor, motion passed.
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$335,086.29, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$26,312.80 Fire Fund-$348,195.56 Liquor Fund-$1,028.82, Road Fund-$228,362.15. Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting date will be October 7,2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 7:10 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 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:
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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