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Township Board Meeting Minutes June 5, 2023

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 5, 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 May 1, 2023 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Rosie Van Wagner is concerned about the trees that are in the Houle’s yard. They can scratch vehicles. Fish will call Mills and Martinez.
OLD BUSINESS: Land division will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Road clean up will be dropped at this time.
-There is approximately $65,000.00 in the Town hall maintenance fund. After discussion, new siding and a few windows should be taken care of next. An add for bids should be put in the paper. This will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Township signs will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Road millage money will be tabled until next months meeting. Fish will ask Doug Mills to come to the next month’s meeting to discuss what the township can spend the road millage on.
-The new cemetery map can be used as surveyed out. The old map that shows the new addition is with the county.
-Steve Lloyd is interested in the position of Building inspector for Arvon Township. This will be tabled until next months meeting.
-The State currently has an Electrical Inspector that works out of Iron River. Gilbert Martinez let Fish know that he has been great to work with. This will be tabled until next months meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: Strohschein presented the Planning Commission update. She explained that May 3, 2023 the Planning Commission sent out a recreation survey. A total of 500 were mailed out and a return of 104. After Strohschein finished explaining the survey, it was discussed by the board and the public. Marinich did not think there was enough numbers to do much with it. This will be discussed at a later date.
-Complaints were made to the Michigan DNR about garbage and sewage being left behind at the Mouth of the Huron. The Mouth is not in Arvon Township.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$344,149.95; Ambulance/EMT Fund-$29,561.69; Fire Fund-$319,143.27; Liquor Fund-$578.39; Road Fund-$166,299.06.
Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: Due to the 4th of July holiday, the next meeting date will be July 10, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to adjourn at 7:10 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.


Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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Township Board Meeting Minutes May 1, 2023


CALL TO ORDER: Due to a snow storm and power outage, Supervisor Jay Fish called the Regular Board meeting to order at 5:20 P.M. at the Arvon Township fire hall on May 1, 2023.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert Janda-Trustee , Chris Walmhoff-Trustee-absent.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the April 3, 2023 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
OLD BUSINESS: Land division will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Road clean up will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Town hall maintenance will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Township signs will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Road mileage money will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Marinich will call the County Register of Deeds about the new cemetery map.
-Alternate building inspector will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Electrical inspector will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Jeff Hubbard will need to be contacted about the 800 radios for the EMT’s and Fire department.
-There were 2 bids for the Ball field fencing. Royal Lawn Care’s bid was $13,043.20 and Northern Edge Land Management was $12,225.00. After discussion, with the past work done by Royal Lawn Care, Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve Royal Lawn care. All in favor, motion passed.
-There were 2 bids for the Cemetery clean up. Royal Lawn Care’s bid was $3,000.00 and Northern Edge was $1,950.00. After discussion with the past work done at the cemetery by Royal Lawn Care, Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve Royal Lawn Care. All in favor, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS: The township board agreed to keep the building permit fees the same for now.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$360,023.94, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$29,561.69, Fire Fund-$347,149.30, Liquor Fund-$623.05, Road Fund-$166,412.46. Janda motioned, seconded by Marinich 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 5, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:25 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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Township Board Meeting Minutes April 3, 2023

APRIL 3, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

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 April 3, 2023.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the March 6, 2023 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 is concerned about the tree branches that are on the side of the Park Road by the Houle’s property scratching vehicles.  Marinich will contact Clifford Nankervis. 

-Kay Erickson asked about the EMT/Fire Dept pagers update.  Marinich let her know that Jeff Hubbard has the radios and they are still not updated.

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

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

-Strohshein gave the board an update on the Planning Commission.  Sent out 500 surveys.  50 returned, 10 returned by survey monkey.  In May they will hold a public open house to discuss it.

NEW BUSINESS:  There is approximately $45,000.00 of Covid money to spend before next year.  Marinich would like to use this money up this year.  It was brought up in conversation a fence at ball field, park playground, park beach clean-up, ramps and bumpers at park.  Janda measured the ball field fence, 435ft.  Marinich will put an ad in the paper for bids on a 435ft fence 6ft high.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-The town hall millage has expired.  Approximately $90,000 in the account.  The siding is bad, we put an ad in the paper last year and there were no bids.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Eliason would like to see the township CD’s and extra funds moved to different CD’s that are offering a higher interest rate right now.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Marinich would like to see a new Welcome to Arvon Township sign, Welcome to Skanee sign and cemetery direction signs.  The Metro Act money could be used.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

Marinich will contact Mills to attend next month’s meeting do discuss the townships road mileage money.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.                                                                                                                                                                                

JAMES FEDIE:   Fedie presented the board with the 2023 L-4022. 

MAIL CALL:    

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$357,775.46 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$25,665.12 Fire Fund-$328,783.57 Liquor Fund-$712.37, Road Fund-$151,267.87.  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

BILL APPROVAL: No bills to approve.                                                                         

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be May 1, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN:  Marinich motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to adjourn at 6:50 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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2022 Annual 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
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Township Board Meeting Minutes March 2023

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

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Township Board Meeting Minutes February 2023

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

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

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

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JAMES FEDIE:   

MAIL CALL:    

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

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

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

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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Township Board Meeting Minutes January 2023

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

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Township Board Meeting Minutes December 2022

Skanee Townhall

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

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Township Board Meeting Minutes November 2022

Skanee Townhall

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FEDIE:

MAIL CALL: 

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

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

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

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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Township Board Meeting Minutes Oct 2022

OCTOBER 3, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JAMES FEDIE:

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

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

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

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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