Category: Township Meeting Minutes

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

JULY 11, 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 July 11, 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 June 6, 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 Master Plan is to be approved at the September regular board meeting not the July meeting.  Minutes have been corrected from last month.

-The Farmer’s Market is doing well, 8 vendors last month.

-Kay Erickson let the board know that you can find the Zoning Ordinance under the current News & Events on the township website.

-Bette Gabe is wondering about the new section at the cemetery.  She would like to purchase a plot.  Marinich will try to call Swanson and Soli about this issue. 

OLD BUSINESS: The land easement will be tabled until next month’s meeting.  Tinti should have all the information by then.

-Pat Reilley called Fish about garbage that has been put on his property from landowners next to him.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-There have been no bids on the repairs on the township hall.  Marinich will put it in the paper for another two weeks. 

NEW BUSINESS:  Marinich would like an approval for Jenny Janda-Election Chairperson, Sharon Ollila, Shirley Soli and Debbie Vizina election inspectors for the upcoming August 1, 2022 election.  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the election workers.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Marinich would like an approval for Sharon Ollila and Shirley Soli to work on the Election receiving board.  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-$367,285.81 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$24,752.53 Fire Fund-$271,990.15 Liquor Fund-$518.00, Road Fund-$116,339.78.  Wahmhoff 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 August 1, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to adjourn at 6:45 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

JUNE 6, 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 June 6, 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 May 2, 2022 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Strohshein let the board know that when the final Master Plan is finished, it will be put on the township website.  There are still typos to be corrected.  Also, when the Master Plan is approved the Planning Commission will start updating the Rec Plan.  At the next month’s meeting the Master Plan will have to be approved. 

OLD BUSINESS: The land easement will be tabled until next month’s meeting.  Tinti should have all the information by then.

-The Farmers Market can be held at the Skanee town hall.

NEW BUSINESS:  Janda motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Master Plan draft.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve Rukkila/Negro Associates to provide Arvon Township for the year ended March 31, 2022 audit.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve A-1 Toilets for the porta potty rental at the ballpark from June/October 2022.  all in favor, motion passed.                                                                                     

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:    

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$368,920.55 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$28,319.54 Fire Fund-$277,218.18 Liquor Fund-$607.32, Road Fund-$118,016.26.  Wahmhoff 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:   Due to the holiday, the next meeting date will be July 11, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

May 2, 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 May 2, 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 April 4, 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: Strohsheim let the board know that the Planning Commission is working on the Master Plan with McCarthy. He asked when it it done and approved, to put it on the townships website. She wouldals o like to have a file cabinet for all the planning commission’s paperwork.
-Haun asked about the conservancy people. Fish is going to try to get them to a board meeting.
-Lindert said that the Planning Commission would like to have a Baraga Co. platbook. Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to purchase them 2 platbooks. All in favor, motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS: Jay will set a date/meeting with the townships attorney Tinti to bring him all the paperwork that we have on the easement issue. This will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Fish called Scott Swanson about the chloride for our gravel roads. Swanson said not to waste our money. The road commission gets it from Skytta’s and it will be too expensive and a truck to come will be a big expense also.
-The farmers market will be tabled until next months meeting.
-K&N was the only bid for the replacement of windows at the town hall. The quote was $47,500.00. After
discussion, the board decided to leave the windows and put a bid out for siding and rot repair around
windows that need it. Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to bid out siding and repairs instead of
window replacement. All in favor, motion passed.
-There were no bids for tree removal. Look at the trees when the leaves come on and maybe tree trimming might be an option.
-One bid from Royal Lawn Care for the amount of $3,000.00 to clean up the Skanee cemetery. Wahmhoff
motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve Royal. All in favor, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$359,773.69
Ambulance/EMT Fund-$26,287.32 Fire Fund-$275,464.72 Liquor Fund-$607.32, Road Fund-$113,162.11.
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 June 6, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 7:00 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk