Category: Township Meeting Minutes

ARVON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL/BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 30, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Jay Fish called the March 30, 2022 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.
ROLL CALL: Taken at 5:00 p.m.
MARCH 30, 2021 MINUTES APPROVAL: Kay Erickson motioned, seconded by Linnea Barron to
approve the minutes of the March 30, 2021 meeting. All in favor, motion passed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda, to approve the Agenda. All in
favor, motion passed.
SUPERVISOR’S TOWNSHIP UPDATE: Supervisor Fish explained that the township has secured
approximately $45,000.00 in covid money, gave Bay Ambulance $15,000.00 towards a new
ambulance, purchased a new printer for $945.00. Also hired K&N Contracting to finish the bathroom
stalls and stairs for storage above the bathrooms in the new fire hall, total was $10,128.00. Hired
Tikky’s Tree service to remove 2 trees and 63 stumps from the cemetery. Royal Lawn Care cleaned up
the Skanee Cemetery.
TOWNSHIP HALL MAINTENANCE: No hall maintenance was done this fiscal year.
DEPOSITORY: Kay Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff 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 $8,750.00, the Clerk and
Treasurer’s yearly salary is $10,250.00 and the Trustees is $100.00 per meeting. The cost of living and
the work increase that the elected township officials have, a 5% increase yearly was brought up. Kay
Erickson motioned, seconded by Sue Bollech to approve the yearly 5% increase. Supervisor $9,187.00
yearly, Clerk and Treasurer $10,762.00 yearly and the Trustees $105.00 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. Sue Bollech motioned, seconded by Kay Erickson to leave it
the same. All in favor, motion passed.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATES: Linnea Barron motioned, seconded by Kay Erickson to
approve the Federal Government rate per mile for reimbursement. All in favor, motion passed.
TOWN HALL/FIRE HALL RENTAL FEES AND AGREEMENTS: Kay Erickson motioned,
seconded by Sue Bollech to leave the downstairs and upstairs of the Town Hall from to $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: Sue Bollech motioned to keep the cemetery lot fees to $400.00 for a full lot
and a half lot $250.00 for the taxpayers of Arvon Township. All in favor, motion passed.
CEMETERY CLEAN UP: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to bid out the Skanee cemetery
clean up again this year. All in favor, motion passed. Marinich will put an add in paper for bids in the
next weeks paper.
BOARD OF REVIEW/ZONING BOARD/ELECTION BOARD SALARIES: Board of Review wage
currently is $15.00/hr with paid lunch. Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to increase it to
$20.00/hr with paid lunch. All in favor, motion passed. The Election Chairperson wage currently is
$15.50/hr and the election workers wage is $15.00/hr, with paid lunches of $10.00 each. Marinich
motioned, seconded by Eliason to increase the Chairperson to $22.00/hr and election workers $20.00/hr
with all paid lunches of $10.00. All in favor, motion passed. The Zoning/Planning Commission and
Zoning Board of Appeals chairperson and secretary wage is currently $65.00 per meeting, and the
Zoning Board members are currently $50.00 per meeting. Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to
increase the chairperson and secretary to $80.00 per meeting and the board members to $65.00 per
meeting. 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. The Zoning Administrator will remain at $200.00 a month. All in favor, motion
passed.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
ANNUAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Marinich to adjourn the
Annual meeting at 5:45 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
BUDGET MEETING: Supervisor Jay Fish called the 2021-2022/2022-2023 Budget meeting to order at
5:45 P.M. at the Township Fire Hall. After the board read through the revised budget, Marinich
motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the revised budget of 2021-2022. All in favor, motion
passed.

• After the board read through the Budget of 2022-2023, Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Marinich
  to approve the 2022-2023 Budget. All in favor, motion passed.
  TOWNSHIP BILL APPROVAL: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve paying the
  bills. All in favor, motion passed.
  ADJOURNMENT: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn the Budget meeting at 6:05
  P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
  Lisa M. Marinich Arvon Township Clerk

MARCH 6, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:   Supervisor Jay Fish called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon Township fire hall on March 6, 2023.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the February 6, 2023 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Gabe asked about the cemetery lots in the new area.  Marinich has to sit down with Swanson to understand how to read the new lots.  Marinich will contact Gabe when they are ready to be purchased.

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

-Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the increase agreement from Bay Ambulance.  From $10,800.0 to $15,006.00.  All in favor, motion passed.

-No one applied for the Building/Assessing position or the electrical inspector.  Chris Wahmhoff offered to take the courses needed to become the Building/Assessing inspector.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to pay for the courses Wahmhoff will need and to approve him as our new Building/Assessing inspector.  All in favor, motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:  Mrs. Waara, Mrs. VanBuren and three students from the Arvon Township School attended the meeting.  The three girls presented the board with a project that includes cleaning up local beaches and setting up book boxes in the community.  The box is from Little Free Library.org.  The libraries are fully funded through a grant, won’t cost the township anything and the school will be in charge of the boxes.  One location they would like to put one is at the Skanee Park.  Janda motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the book box to be placed at the Skanee Park.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Road clean-up will be tabled until next month’s meeting. 

-Strohshein asked about putting Ken Anderson’s records on an electronic storage system.  Marinich contacted MTA, they’re reply was if the records are in order and well kept, nothing has to be changed. 

JAMES FEDIE:   

MAIL CALL:    

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$352,290.27 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$29,416.62 Fire Fund-$330,454.89 Liquor Fund-$712.37, Road Fund-$151,267.87.  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 April 3, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN:  Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:55 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:  Supervisor Jay Fish called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M at the Arvon Township Fire hall on November 7, 2022.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FEDIE:

MAIL CALL: 

TREASURERS REPORT:  Eliason gave the Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$348,893.11 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$22,658.06, Fire Fund-$279,340.24, Liquor Fund-$755.22, Road Fund-$120,035.16. Marinich motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Treasurer’s report.  All in favor, motion passed. 

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:  The next meeting date will be December 5, 2022.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

OCTOBER 3, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JAMES FEDIE:

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

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

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

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Jay Fish called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon
Township fire hall on September 12, 2022.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Robert Janda-Trustee , Chris Walmhoff-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the August 1, 2022 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Fish requests “Electrical Inspector” under “New Business.” With addition, Janda
motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
-James Soli request “Communications” under “New Business.” Janda motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to
approve the addition. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
OLD BUSINESS: Land division will b e tabled until next months meeting.
-Ken Anderson is working with the health department on the issue with the Sawmill property owners. This
will be tabled until next months meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: James Soli was present at the meeting with serious concerns about the communication
problem in Arvon Township. The EMT’s are having problems receiving incoming calls from the 911 calls they are getting. Marinich will make calls. Table until next months meeting.
-Janda motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Township audit. All in favor, motion passed.
-After discussion on the Resolution of Concurrence in support of the Master Plan update #091222-1, there were three Yeas: Fish, Marinich and Eliasion. One Nay: Wahmhoff and Janda abstained from voting due to sitting on the Planning Commission board. Resolution #091222-1 passed.
-Resolution of Concurrence on the Zoning ordinance changes will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve electrical work to be done at the Skanee Park. Kelly
Erickson will contact an electrician.
-Skanee cemetery plots will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Contractors are still not receiving electrical inspections. Marinich will put an add in the paper for hiring an Electrical Inspector for Arvon Township. Table until next months meeting.
JAMES FEDIE: Fedie will be going to classes for AMAR.
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason read the treasurer’s report. General Fund-$328,693.14, Fire Fund-
$270,001.71, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$24,752.53, Liquor Fund-$474.34, Road Fund-$120,035.10. Janda
motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the Treasurer’s report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Elison motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting date will be October 3, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 7:45 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

AUGUST 1, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Jay Fish called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon
Township fire hall on August 1, 2022.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Robert Janda-Trustee , Chris Walmhoff-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the July 11, 2022 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Kelly Erickson let the board know that the Fire Dept Ford pick-up truck is in need of a
new skid tank and pump. The cost would be approximately $20,000.00. Marinich motioned, seconded by
Eliason to approve the new skid tank and pump. All in favor, motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS: Tinti just returned from vacation, the land division issue will be tabled until next months
meeting.
-The Master Plan will be on the agenda for the next months meeting for approval.
-Fish let the board know that the Sawmill property owners got all the garbage off of Patrick Reilley’s property. They have not applied for a building permit on their property, a fine may be sent to them. This will be tabled until next months meeting.
-There were no bids for the township hall siding. Try for next year.
NEW BUSINESS: Ken Anderson is asking for an alternate building inspector, Richard Schneider. Marinich
motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve Schneider as the alternate. All in favor, motion passed.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason forgot the treasurer’s report. Will have it for next months meeting.
BILL APPROVAL: Jason Mccarthy’s check will be held until next months meeting. Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason 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 12, 2022 at
6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:15 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk