Category: Township Meeting Minutes

ARVON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL/BUDGET MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 30, 2021

CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Jay Fish called the March 30, 2021 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/absent, Chris Wahmhoff-Trustee.

ROLL CALL: Taken at 5:00 p.m.

MARCH 30, 2020 MINUTES APPROVAL: Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Linnea Barron to approve the minutes of the March 30, 2020 meeting.  All in favor, motion passed.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chris Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Joanne Erickson, to approve the Agenda.  All in favor, motion passed.

SUPERVISOR’S TOWNSHIP UPDATE:   Supervisor Fish introduced himself as the new Supervisor. He had no township updates due to him just being elected.

TOWNSHIP HALL MAINTENANCE:  No hall maintenance was done this fiscal year.         

DEPOSITORY:  Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Chris 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 salary raise from $6,500.00 to $8,750.00, the Clerk salary to raise from $8,750.00 to $10,250.00 per year, the Treasurer’s salary to remain at $10,250.00 a year and the Trustees remain $100.00 per meeting.  Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Chris Wahmhoff to approve the salaries.  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. Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Bette Gabe to leave it the same.  All in favor, motion passed.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATES: Linnea Barron motioned, seconded by Joanne Erickson to approve the Federal Government rate per mile for reimbursement.  All in favor, motion passed.

TOWN HALL/FIRE HALL RENTAL FEES AND AGREEMENTS: Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Chris Wahmhoff 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: Joanne Erickson 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: Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Bette Gabe to bid out the Skanee cemetery clean up again this year.  All in favor, motion passed.  Marinich will put an ad in paper for bids in the next weeks paper.

BOARD OF REVIEW/ZONING BOARD/ELECTION BOARD SALARIES:  Board of Review wage is $15.00/hr. with paid lunch. The Election Chairperson’s wage remains at $15.50/hr. and the election workers wage remains at $15.00/hr., their paid lunches remains $10.00 each. The Zoning/Planning Board/Zoning Board of Appeals chairperson and secretary remain at $65.00 per meeting, and the Zoning Board members remain at $50.00 per meeting. 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. Anderson request his Zoning Administrator be raised from $100.00 to$200.00 a month.  With Anderson’s request, Joanne Erickson motioned, second by Bette Gabe to approve the wages and the increase for the Zoning Administrator and to leave the training as is.   All in favor, motion passed.        

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: 

ANNUAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT: Chris Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Joanne Erickson to adjourn the Annual meeting at 5:35 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.  

BUDGET MEETING: Supervisor Jay Fish called the 2020-2021/2021-2022 Budget meeting to order at 5:40 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 2010-2021.  All in favor, motion passed.

– After the board read through the Budget of 2021-2022, Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the 2021-2022 Budget.  All in favor, motion passed. 

TOWNSHIP BILL APPROVAL:  Chris Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Krystal Larson to approve paying the bills.  All in favor, motion passed. 

ADJOURNMENT:  Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to adjourn the Budget meeting at 6:00 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich

Arvon Township Clerk

APRIL 4, 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 April 4, 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 March 7, 2022 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Lindert would like to see a community garden and using the township hall for projects like preserving foods, etc. 

OLD BUSINESS: A man that bought Rogala’s land would like to purchase the townships 38 acres on the Aura side.                                                                                                                                                                                      -Marinich found a file on the Tom Bauchan issue back when he was requesting a special use permit for a deer farm.  Fish will look this over and bring it to the township attorney with Ken Anderson.  This will be tabled until they meet with Tinti. 

NEW BUSINESS:  Fish let the public know that the township board set aside $10,000.00 in the budget for the chloride on the gravel roads in Arvon Township.  Fish will call Mills on the details.  Tabled until next months’ meeting. 

-Fish let the public know that the township board put aside $30,000.00 in the budget for township hall repair.  Marinich will put an ad in the paper for bids on windows/siding.  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to put the ads in the paper for bids.  Tabled until next months’ meeting.

-Marinich will put the add in the paper for cemetery clean up bids the last week of April.                                               

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$321,936.72 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$20,782.24 Fire Fund-$248,635.67 Liquor Fund-$651.98, Road Fund-$94,801.40.  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:   The next meeting date will be May 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to adjourn at 7:00 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

MARCH 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 March 7, 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 February 7, 2022 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Linnea Barron requests Strohshcein and Lindert to take online training with The Michigan Association of Planning.  Training would be March 21^st and 22^nd.  The cost will be approximately $80.00.  Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the training and cost.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Rebecca Huttema was present at the meeting wondering if the township could have a farmers market.  Marinich will call Hannula Insurance to find out about any liability issues.  Sheriff Borgan will find out the details on how L’Anse Township permits their market.  Huttema also would like to see a lending library in Arvon Township.  This will be tabled until next months’ meeting.

OLD BUSINESS: Anderson briefly went through mapping with Fish on the land easement issue.  Fish is get with

Anderson more on this.  This will be tabled until next months’ meeting. 

NEW BUSINESS:                                                                                                                                                                 

JAMES FEDIE:   Fedie let the board know that the Board of Review will be meeting March 14^th from 9-3 and March 16^th from 3-9.

MAIL CALL:   Fish went to board of review training in Houghton.  At the meeting there was talk about townships getting hit with organizations buying land and paying no taxes.  Baraga County Supervisors would like to get a meeting set up with Jack Bergman to see how our townships could protect ourselves from this.  This will be tabled until more information from Fish. 

-Bill Menge contacted Fish about the township purchasing a senior citizen bus. 

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$337,955.79 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$20,782.24 Fire Fund-$260,408.97 Liquor Fund-$696.64, Road Fund-$94,801.40.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda 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 April 4, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:40 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

FEBRUARY 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 February 7, 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 January 3, 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:

OLD BUSINESS: Land easement will be tabled until next months’ meeting. Fish will contact Ken Anderson.

NEW BUSINESS: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Bay Ambulance Agreement for 2022.

All in favor, motion passed.

-The board will hold their budget workshop on February 22, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

-The board will hold the Annual/Budget meeting on March 30, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$305,137.99

Ambulance/EMT Fund-$15,692.27 Fire Fund-$222,651.10 Liquor Fund-$741.30, Road Fund-$68,821.81.

Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.

BILL APPROVAL: Eliason request reimbursement of $650.00 for Quickbooks payroll renewal. With the addition, Eliason motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.

NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting date will be March 7, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:20 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

JANUARY 3, 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 January 3, 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 December 6, 2021 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  January 12^th the Planning Commission will be holding their quarterly meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:  After discussion, Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Eliason to call the township attorney on the land easement issue with Elmblad.  Fish will call for an appointment.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Lindert will be sworn in as a Planning Commission member after the meeting by Marinich.

NEW BUSINESS:  The Wi-Fi is not working in the new fire hall.  The fire dept. is also asking for a new land line there.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Wi-Fi and land line.   All in favor, motion passed.

-Janda motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve Fish to attend Board of Review training in Houghton, MI in February.   The cost is $103.00.  All in favor, motion passed.     

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:    

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$306,390.10 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$15,692.27 Fire Fund-$222,834.65 Liquor Fund-$830.62, Road Fund-$68,821.81.  Wahmhoff 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:   The next meeting date will be February 7, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

DECEMBER 6, 2021 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 6, 2021.

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 November 1, 2021 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Everyone at the meeting took a moment of silence on behalf of Joanne Erickson.  Joanne will be dearly missed, she had such devotion to her township.

-Jim Hahn was present at the meeting concerned about people buying up Arvon township land and not having to pay taxes on it.

OLD BUSINESS: 

NEW BUSINESS:  Homer Elmblad was present at the meeting asking about the easement that he needs to access his land near Reed’s Point.  Fedie said that when the Keweenaw Land Trust purchased the land from the deer farmer, they must have reneged on Elmblad’s easement.  Fish will get a hold of Ken Anderson about the agreement from years ago and Bette Gabe will look up old zoning minutes from back then.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

– Eliason motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to issue and grant Robert and Bertha Hommer a cemetery lot certificate in the Skanee Cemetery- Block 4, Lot 1 (west half) for the sum of $250.00.  All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                                                                                                    JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL: The township received a dividend check from Accident fund (worker’s comp) for the amount of $186.70.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$316,211.30 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$18,321.27 Fire Fund-$223,466.08 Liquor Fund-$875.28, Road Fund-$68,821.81.  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 January 3, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 7:50 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

OCTOBER 4, 2021 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 October 4, 2021.

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 September 13, 2021 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

OLD BUSINESS:  Paul Putnam presented a packet to the township board on behalf of the Michigan State University Extension Baraga Co. program. 

NEW BUSINESS:  Marinich will put an ad in the paper for bids on plowing of the access site and the Skanee park. 

Leslie Elmblad was present at the meeting to let the board know what a wonderful job Jerry Hollon did on the clean-up of the stumps at the cemetery.  After discussion, Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve an extra $500.00 for Jerry Hollon for all his hard work.  All in favor, motion passed.                                         

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:  The Kallio Fund donated $2,000.00 towards the cemetery.  

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$296,253.72 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$18,449.95 Fire Fund-$223,777.20 Liquor Fund-$919.94, Road Fund-$70,271.81.  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 November 1, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:30 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 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 1, 2021.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the October 4, 2021 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Barron requests that the board purchase a new printer.  Marinich will call for bids,  $2,000.00 limit.   Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Marinich to purchase a new printer for the township.  All in favor, motion passed.

-MSU is asking for $5,000.00 towards the 4-H program for Baraga County.  After discussion, Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to do nothing at this time.  All in favor, motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS:  Only one bid came in for the township plowing.  Curt Royal, $600.00/access site and $850.00 Skanee township park.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliasion to approve Royal’s bid.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve Robert Lindert as a member on the Planning Commission Board.  All in favor, motion passed.  Marinich will have to swear him in before he is a member.

NEW BUSINESS:  Marinich is requesting a new computer for the Clerk.  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the purchase with a $1,300.00 limit.  All in favor, motion passed.                            

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$292,996.94 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$18,449.95 Fire Fund-$223,663.95 Liquor Fund-$875.28, Road Fund-$70,271.81.  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:   The next meeting date will be December 6, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:30 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 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 13, 2021.

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 Wahmhoff to approve the August 2, 2021 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Kay Erickson let the board know that she is resigning from the Arvon Township website. Marinich will take it over when she is done.

-Paul Putnam introduced himself on behalf of the Michigan State Extension Baraga County Branding.  He would like to be on the agenda for next month’s meeting. 

OLD BUSINESS:  Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve Wahmhoff’s bill for ORV services for the amount of $2,880.00.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Residents on the Point Abbaye side are bothered by all the night logging around there.  They would like to know if there is a cut off time.  The township does not have any kind of ordinance for loggers that are working. 

-Residents still concerned about the Sawmill residents, and the Karschney Rd people have left.

NEW BUSINESS: Fedie is doing field work and classes.                          

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$299,646.07 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$21,037.45 Fire Fund-$223,999.69 Liquor Fund-$435.50, Road Fund-$70,271.81.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

BILL APPROVAL: With the addition of Wahmhoff’s check, Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the bills.   All in favor, motion passed.

 NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be October 4, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

ARVON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL/BUDGET MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 30, 2020

CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor James Soli called the March 30, 2020 Annual/Budget meeting to order that was held at the Skanee Fire Hall at 5:00 P.M. 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: James Soli-Supervisor, Krystal Larson-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Keith Erickson-Trustee, Chris Wahmhoff-Trustee-absent.

ROLL CALL: Taken at 5:00 p.m.

MARCH 26, 2019 MINUTES APPROVAL: Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Pam Nankervis to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2019 meeting.  All in favor, motion passed.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Bette Gabe, to approve the Agenda.  All in favor, motion passed.

SUPERVISOR’S TOWNSHIP UPDATE:   Supervisor Soli presented the Township updates.

-Due to the Corona pandemic, the Annual/Budget meeting will be brief with only what is on the Annual agenda and to approve the budgets.

-The new part of the Skanee Cemetery is now surveyed.

-Hired Jason McCarthy to update the townships Master Plan. The township put $5,000 down and $5,000 at completion.  Due to the coronavirus, this work has been delayed.

-The township website has been updated this year.

-The township signed an agreement with the Flood Insurance Program for property owners that would like to purchase flood insurance along the lake shore or river frontage, they may do so now on their own.

TOWNSHIP HALL MAINTENANCE:  No hall maintenance was done this fiscal year.         

DEPOSITORY:  Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Pam Nankervis 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 salary to remain at $6,500.00, the Clerk salary to raise from $6,500.00 to $8,750.00 per year, the Treasurer’s salary from $8,000.00 to $10,250.00 a year and the Trustees raise from $55.00 to $100.00 per meeting.  Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Sue Bollech to approve the salaries.  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. Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Bette Gabe to leave it the same.  All in favor, motion passed.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATES: Bette Gabe motioned, seconded by Pam Nankervis to approve the Federal Government rate per mile for reimbursement.  All in favor, motion passed.

TOWN HALL/FIRE HALL RENTAL FEES AND AGREEMENTS: Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Pam Nankervis to raise the rental fee for the downstairs and upstairs of the Town Hall from $75.00 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: Joanne Erickson motioned to raise the cemetery lot fees from $200.00 to $400.00 for a full lot and a half lot from $100.00 to $250.00 for the taxpayers of Arvon Township.   All in favor, motion passed. 

CEMETERY CLEAN UP: Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Sue Bollech to bid out the Skanee cemetery clean up again this year.  All in favor, motion passed.  Marinich will put an ad in paper for bids in the next weeks paper.

BOARD OF REVIEW/ZONING BOARD/ELECTION BOARD SALARIES:  Board of Review wage is $12.00/hr with paid lunch. Marinich requests that the Election Chairperson wage raise from $12.50/hr to $15.50/hr and the election workers wage from $12.00/hr to $15.00/hr, their paid lunches remain $10.00. Marinich requests that the Zoning Board/Zoning Board of Appeals chairperson and secretary raise from $50.00 to $65.00 per meeting, and the Zoning Board members from $35.00 to $50.00 per meeting. 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.  Joanne Erickson motioned, second by Pam Nankervis to approve the increase for the Zoning board wages and election wages and to leave the Board of Review wages and training as is.   All in favor, motion passed.         

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:  

ANNUAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT: Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Pam Nankervis to adjourn the Annual meeting at 6:15 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

BUDGET MEETING: Supervisor James Soli called the 2019-2020/2020-2021 Budget meeting to order at 6:15 P.M. at the Township Fire Hall.  After the board read through the revised budget, Keith Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the revised budget of 2019-2020.  All in favor, motion passed.

– After the board read through the Budget of 2020-2021, Krystal Larson motioned, seconded by Keith Erickson to approve the 2020-2021 Budget.  All in favor, motion passed. 

TOWNSHIP BILL APPROVAL:  Keith Erickson motioned, seconded by Krystal Larson to approve paying the bills.  All in favor, motion passed. 

ADJOURNMENT:  Keith Erickson motioned, seconded by Krystal Larson to adjourn the Budget meeting at 6:30 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich

Arvon Township Clerk