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 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:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$311,372.85, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$25,953.65 Fire Fund-$355,319.58 Liquor Fund-$935.98, Road Fund-$223,458.84. Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: Due to the Labor Day holiday the next meeting date will be September 9, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 6:45 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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 1, 2024.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert JandaTrustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the June 3,2024 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 let the board know that she read where the Transportation Economics Development Fund Category B has funding for small townships for road projects. She gave her information to Marinich to look into.
-Strohshein requests that the regular township board meetings be posted on the township website.
-Strohshein requests uploading the Rec Plan to the State.
OLD BUSINESS: Strohshein let the board know that the Planning Commission will be meeting mid July to finalize on all the changes in the Township ordinance. There will be a full copy in August-about 150 pages long.
-Strohshein let the board know that Jay Loman, Nancy Strohshein and Joe Bollech Planning Commission positions expired.
-Mary DeLine gave a list of equipment that could be purchased to get a pickle ball court down at the Skanee Park.
Bev Rantanen will get prices to Marinich.

-Arvon Township currently participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The township must adopt the new maps by revising its current floodplain ordinance or adopting a new floodplain ordinance, prior to the effective FIRM date of September 26, 2024. Marinich and Fish attended a zoom meeting with FEMA with all the maps available. Marinich filled out the ordinance addressing floodplain management provisions of the
construction code. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the ordinance. All in favor, motion passed. Marinich will send the ordinance to FEMA on July 2nd.
NEW BUSINESS: Marinich would like approval for the following to work the August 6, 2024 election-Debbie Sheldon/Chairperson, Debbie Vizina/ inspector, Gail Hollon/inspector and Randee Collins/inspector. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the election workers. All in favor, motion passed.
-Marinich would like approval for the following to work the receiving board for the upcoming August 6, 2024 election-Debbie Sheldon/Debbie Vizina. Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the receiving board. All in favor, motion passed.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$330,392.20, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$25,953.65 Fire Fund-$355,856.33 Liquor Fund-$980.64, Road Fund-$223,458.84. 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 5,2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:40 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Cler

CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Jay Fish called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon Township town hall on June 3, 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 May 6,2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Bette Gabe would like to thank Bob and Kathy Janda for all the work they did to improve the Vets monument. Donna Preston let the board know that the new township signs are beautiful.
OLD BUSINESS: Preston let the board know that the Planning Commission will be meeting this week to finalize the ordinance for next month’s meeting.
-Tom Olson painted the lines at the basketball court for pickle ball. Mary Deline gave the township a packet of costs for a pickle ball court at the park and possibly purchasing a shed for the equipment. JCS in Baraga puts up fencing for pickle ball courts. Also maybe 2 benches for the court.
NEW BUSINESS: Kelly Erickson requests a new weed eater for the township grounds, approximately $500.00.
Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve it. All in favor, motion passed.
-The township has their audit this year. Rukkila has done it for many years. Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve Rukkila. All in favor, motion passed.
-After proof-reading the townships millage renewals, Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the wording for the Fire Dept millage, Ambulance/EMT millage and the Road millage. All in favor, motion passed.
-Tikky’s tree service was the only bid for the removal of 12 trees at the township hall. The bid was $9,500.00 for taking down and removing the trees. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve Tikky’s bid. All in favor, motion passed.
-UPSET is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force that is committed to the safety and well-being of the citizens in the UP. They are seeking funding to assist with operating expenses which greatly enhance investigative efforts in our community. UPSET does not receive operating expenses from the State and is funded by local municipalities,
grants and private donors. The township contributed to UPSET back in 2020 and 2021 each year $1,000.00.
Erickson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve a contribution of $1,000.00 to UPSET. Erickson, Janda, Eliason and Marinich approved, Fish opposed. Motion is passed.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$321,510.34, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$27,387.72Fire Fund-$341,448.74 Liquor Fund-$643.47, Road Fund-$215,687.13. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda 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: The next meeting date will be July 1,2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the township firehall.
ADJOURN: Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:40 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Cler

CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Jay Fish called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon Township town hall on May 6, 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 Erickson to approve the April 1,2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Supervisor Fish requests three additions to the agenda-Old Business, “Tree Removal” and under New Business “Nature Conservancy” and “Mining Company”. With the three additions Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Tom Kurkowski requests that the township attorney Tinti put in writing the conclusion to the property easement issue and have it added to the deed so this does not happen again.
OLD BUSINESS: Strohshein let the board know that the Planning Commission should have the ordinance update completed at the May meeting. There will be public input this summer. She also received all the paperwork from Nancy Soli that has to do with the township land down by the Witz Marina. A suggestion was made to get it surveyed.
-The family that was interested in donating the Ravine River Cemetery to the Township does not want to pursue the issue anymore.
-After discussion, the trees behind the Skanee Township Hall are not safe and need to be removed. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the tree removal. Marinich will put an ad in the paper for bids with a deadline of May 31st
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NEW BUSINESS: The Ambulance millage expires this year. Bay Ambulance is requesting an increase from .30 to .60 mills to be put on the Arvon Township ballot on August 6, 2024. After discussion, Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the increase millage proposal. All in favor, motion passed.
-The Road millage expires this year which is 1 mill. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Road millage proposal to be put on the August 6, 2024 ballot. All in favor, motion passed.
-The Fire Millage expires this year which is 1.5 mills. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Fire Hall Millage proposal to be put on the August 6, 2024 ballot. All in favor, motion passed.
-Fish met with the Nature Conservancy that purchased All Woods land. They let him know that most roads will remain open, some of the secondary roads will be closed. Leased land may put up No Trespassing signs.

• Fish talked to a mining company called Talin. They would like to set up a presentation in the near future.
  JAMES FEDIE:
  MAIL CALL:
  TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$348,324.23,
  Ambulance/EMT Fund-$27,387.72Fire Fund-$366,997.67Liquor Fund-$640.30, Road Fund-$215,811.87.
  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 June 3,2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the township firehall.
  ADJOURN: Erickson 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 April 1, 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 March 4,2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Jordan Hoover would like to do a presentation at the township hall on how the hunting issues that are in the U.P. Fish will get dates from him when he would like to come.
-The Township meetings will be held at the Town hall until the light fixtures are replaced.
-Strohshein would like to see the Township board meeting dates put on the website from now on. Kay Erickson said it could be done.
-Marinich let the board know that the rebar is in and at the Skanee Cemetery vault. Jim Nankervis and friends
can now measure the lots out and mark them properly.
OLD BUSINESS: Strohshein let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding their quarterly meeting April 10th and another meeting after that to work on the Zoning Ordinance. She let the board know that a Blight Ordinance is not in our ordinance and that she has heard from the public that there should not be one, that this has been discussed in the past and turned down. They will be finishing up with the ordinance changes soon.
-Strohshein has had calls about the Ravine Cemetery. The ones that own it would like the township to take it over and maintain it. She would like the owners to come to next month’s meeting on this issue. This will be added to the agenda for next month.
-Strohshein would like to see the APFRF funds be used for Park purposes. She is not aware of any meetings from the volunteer Recreation group.
-Attorney Tinti spoke on the results of his historical and public records review as to whether an easement existed to benefit the Township of Arvon real estate described as Government Lot 1, Section 15, Township 52 North, Range 31 West. The review indicated that while an easement exists across Sections 16 and 21, Township 52 North, Range 31 West to benefit Government Lot 1, no easement of record provides access through Section 15, Township 52 North, Range 31 West to benefit Government Lot 1. The common law
easement theories of implied grant, implied that the Township of Arvon does not have an easement through Section 15 to benefit Government Lot 1. A considerable amount of questions from the Township Board and the public then ensued. At the of the presentation, Attorney Tinti recommended to the Township Board that no further legal actions were prudent.
NEW BUSINESS:
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$358,705.39,
Ambulance/EMT Fund-$27,387.72, Fire Fund-$366,966.84 Liquor Fund-$726.45, Road Fund-$215,811.87.
Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda 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 May 6,2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the township hall due to light fixtures being replaced at the firehall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson 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 March 28, 2023 Annual/Budget meeting to order that was held at the Skanee Fire Hall at 5:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Krystal Larson-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Robert Janda-Trustee, Chris Wahmhoff-Trustee absent.
ROLL CALL: Taken at 5:00 p.m.
MARCH 30, 2022 MINUTES APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the minutes of the March 30, 2022 meeting. All in favor, motion passed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason, to approve the Agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
SUPERVISOR’S TOWNSHIP UPDATE:
TOWNSHIP HALL MAINTENANCE: No hall maintenance was done this fiscal year.
DEPOSITORY: Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda 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 $9,187.00 the Clerk and Treasurer’s yearly salary is $10,762.00 and the Trustee’s is $105.00 per meeting. With the approved 5% yearly elected official increase, the new yearly wage for the Supervisor will be $9,646.32, Clerk and Treasurer $11,300.40 yearly and the Trustees $119.44 per meeting. 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. Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to leave it the same. All in favor, motion passed.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATES: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Federal Government rate per mile for reimbursement. All in favor, motion passed.
TOWN HALL/FIRE HALL RENTAL FEES AND AGREEMENTS: Janda motioned, seconded by
Eliason 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. The Fire hall rental will be free to all Fire Dept. members. All in favor, motion passed.
CEMETERY LOT FEES: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to keep the cemetery lot fees $500.00 for a full lot and a half lot $250.00 for the taxpayers of Arvon Township. All in favor, motion passed.
CEMETERY CLEAN UP: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to bid out the Skanee cemetery cleanup again this year. All in favor, motion passed. Marinich will put an ad in the paper for bids in next weeks paper.
BOARD OF REVIEW/ZONING BOARD/ELECTION BOARD SALARIES: Board of Review wage currently is $20.00/hr with paid lunch. Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda 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. Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to keep their wages the same. 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 are currently $65.00 per meeting. Janda motioned, seconded by Janda to keep their
wages the same. All in favor, motion passed. Any training for the Board of Review, Zoning Boards or the Election Board will be paid $25.00 for a half day (up to 4 hours) and $50.00 for a full day (over 4 hours) plus mileage. Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to keep the Zoning Administrator at $200.00 a month. All in favor, motion passed.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
ANNUAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT: Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn the Annual meeting at 5:20 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.

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 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: Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the February 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:  Fish talked to the township attorney.  Tinti will be attending next month’s meeting to present to the board what he has found out on the land easement issue on the Aura side of Arvon Township. This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-The new Township Zoning Administrator Buddy Sweeney let the board know that he is waiting until Ken Anderson gets home from wintering south.  He would like to talk to Ken about the township assessing. 

-Strohshien let the board know that the Planning Commission is working through zoning updates, short term rentals, considering some sort of blight ordinance and updating definitions.  They missed the deadline for grants this year but can apply for grants next year.  She would like to know who is on the Board of Appeals.

-After discussion, Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason, to approve a volunteer Recreation group with no written by laws.  Scott Lloyd, Kathy Salsbury, Mary DeLine and Pat DeLine. All in favor, motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:  Bob Witz offered to put a metal dumpster in Arvon Township for free metal disposal.  This will be tabled until Marinich talks to Witz about the details and responsibilities.  

 JAMES FEDIE:  Fedie let the board know that Baxter retired from the Board of Review.  His term ends in January 2025.  Gilbert Martinez is interested in the remainder of Baxter’s term; Martinez is certified until 2025.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda, to approve Martinez to sit on the Board of Review.  All in favor, motion passed.

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$318,320.16, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$22,539.24 Fire Fund-$327,807.46 Liquor Fund-$771.11, Road Fund-$187,131.99.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda, 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 April 1, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN:  Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 6:40 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 8, 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 January 5, 2024 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Mary DeLine let the board know that the Pickleball players love having the township hall open this winter.

OLD BUSINESS:  Strohshein let the board know that the Planning Commission is ready to have Marinich upload the Rec Plan to Michigan Dept of Resources. 

-Strohshein let the board know that the Planning Commission held an open house/meeting on January 31, 2024.  They wanted to know who might be interested in being on a possible Rec Committee. 

-Strohshein also would like to see the Board of Appeals board members get straightened out. To find out who is left on the board, if they are still interested in being on the board.

-Tom and Nancy Kurkowski were present at the meeting concerned about the township easement issue.  They thought that this was a dead issue years ago.  This will be tabled until next months meeting.  Jay will contact the township attorney. 

-Buddy Sweeney was the only applicant for the Zoning Administrator position.  After discussion, Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve Sweeney as the townships new Zoning Administrator.  All in favor, motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:  Fish attended an Energy webinar.  After discussion, this will be tabled until there is more information on this topic.

-Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to hold the Arvon Township Budget Workshop at 4:30 p.m. on March 29, 2024 at the Skanee Fire Hall.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to hold the Arvon Township Annual/Budget meeting on March 27, 2024 at 4:30 p.m at the Skanee Fire Hall.  All in favor, motion passed.

-The Bay Ambulance Service Agreement is up for renewal with the Township. The amount remains the same as last year, $15,006.00.  Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the agreement.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Bay Ambulance is reaching out to all the Baraga County townships to increase their millage for the Amb/Emt.  This will be tabled until the board has more information on the issue.

JAMES FEDIE:    

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$312,232.69, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$16,811.44 Fire Fund-$299,682.88 Liquor Fund-$815.77, Road Fund-$168,030.46.  Erickson 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 March 4, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN:  Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 7:05 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk