Category: Township Meeting Minutes

AUGUST 2, 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 August 2, 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 July 5, 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:  Linnea Barron thanked everyone that turned out for the Master Plan meeting.  It gave Jason McCarthy a lot to work on. 

OLD BUSINESS:  Leslie Elmblad was present, he explained that the Kallio fund is in good shape.  The fund is donating $1,500.00 to the township towards the spring clean-up.  He also is concerned with all the stumps at the cemetery.  The Kallio fund would be interested in paying half to hire Tikky’s Tree Service for the removal of 63 or so stumps and 2 tree removals.  The estimated cost would be $3,900.00.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve splitting the bill for the removal of the stumps and trees at the cemetery.  All in favor, motion passed.   Leslie Elmblad would like to look into topsoil for the cemetery soon also.

– After discussion, the Township board is going to resend on paying the ORV program $3,000.00 as for now. Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda.  All in favor, motion passed.  The board agreed to have Wahmhoff submit a bill to the township for time he spent on behalf of Arvon Township.

-Concerns of the large rocks that were moved at Point Abbaye, people are driving right to the point now.  Baraga County was dong a project there, they may be putting them back when they are complete.

-Concerns of what Arvon Township is going to do about the dust control on the roads.  There is nothing in place as of now, it costs approximately $14.00 a bag for chloride that will take care of approximately 30 ft.  This will be discussed next spring.  Possibly a 50/50 split between the resident and the township.  

NEW BUSINESS:  Mr. Grant was present at the meeting with concerns with people that are living on Karcshney Rd.  He lives close to them, doesn’t feel safe.  Sheriff Brogan was at the meeting, let him know that the sheriff’s department did get out there, they claim it was an accident. 

-Eliason motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve hiring Rukkila to do the townships F-65 annual form.  All in favor, motion passed.

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$309,180.55 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$38,624.95 Fire Fund-$224,040.07 Liquor Fund-$480.16, Road Fund-$70,271.81. Janda motioned, seconded by Wamhofff to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:   Due to the Labor Day holiday, the next meeting date will be September 13, 2021 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

JULY 5, 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 July 5, 2021.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the June 7, 2021 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL: Fish requests “Point Abbaye” and “Dust Control” under “Old Business”, Marinich requests “UPSET” under “Old Business”.   With the additions to the agenda, Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the agenda.   All in favor, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Linnea Barron let the Board know that the Planning Commission will be holding a special meeting July 15, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. To 8:30 p.m.  Land Use Plan -vision for Arvon Township.  Jason McCarthy will be attending the meeting.  Barron also let the board know that they will be holding their annual meeting on July 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. 

-Marinich Sworn in Nancy Strohschein as a member of the Planning Commission on July 15, 2021.

-The land on the end of Sawmill Road has been notified to Ken Anderson.  Complaints have been made about.

OLD BUSINESS:  The cemetery will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-A special meeting was held on June 30^th about the ORV trailing in Arvon Township.  Not many showed for the meeting so the Board asked the Planning Commission board if they would bring this issue up at their special meeting thinking there would be more attending.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting. 

-Fish has been getting complaints about people driving their vehicles out to the end of the Point Abbaye.  They are wondering why the large rocks were pushed aside allowing this to happen.  Fish will contact the Baraga Co. Road Commission and Wendy Goodreau about this issue.  Table until next month’s meeting.

-A few residents attended the meeting concerned if the township is going to do anything about the dust control.   Fish will contact the Baraga Co. Road Commission to see what can be done.  Table until next month’s meeting.

-UPSET is seeking funding to assist with operating expenses which greatly enhance investigative efforts in our community.  The township contributed $1,000.00 in the past.  Larson Motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve a $1,000.00 contribution to UPSET.  All in favor, motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:  Bay Ambulance is requesting additional funding.   They are desperately in need of replacing ambulances.  Marinich let the board know that there would be $15,000.00 available to contribute.  There would be enough in the Amb/EMT fund to pay all the monthly bills for the fiscal year after contributing the $15,000.00 to Bay Ambulance.  Larson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the $15,000.00 to Bay Ambulance to put towards a new ambulance.  All in favor, motion passed. 

-MTA strongly suggests the township should approve a Principles of Governance. This is to maintain the highest standard and traditions of Michigan townships.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to approve a Principles of Governance.  All in favor, motion passed.  

JAMES FEDIE:  Fedie let the board know that the Board of Review will be meeting on July 21, 2021.

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$321,138.77 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$38,624.95 Fire Fund-$224,733.45 Liquor Fund-$524.82, Road Fund-$70,385.21. Marinich motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be August 2, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

JUNE 7, 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 June 7, 2021.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the May 3, 2021 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Dean Witz quoted a rough estimate of $2,500.00 to put top soil over the new septic.  Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the top soil.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Kay Erickson let the board know that she made all the corrections to the township website.

-Linnea Barron let the board know that Jason McCarthy wants to get started on the township’s Master Plan.   The Planning Commission will schedule a public meeting for July.

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:  The cemetery will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Fish attended the Baraga Co. Trail Authority meeting.  In his opinion the trail through Arvon township would help find ORV’s that are stranded, but yet the cons in his mind is that if the ORV’s will respect our land in Arvon Township.  He said that the DNR wants to work with the communities.

There would also be an extra tag to be purchased if you use these trails.  The Baraga Co. Trail Authority is asking Arvon Township for $3,000.00 for this ORV program.  Marinich and Larson would like to have a special meeting on this matter before making any motions.  The special meeting will be June 30, 2021 at 6:30 pm at the Skanee Township hall.                         

JAMES FEDIE:  Fedie let the board know that he is doing field work now.  He’ll be helping Larson with sending out the 2021 summer taxes and that he will help Fish with the L4029 Form.

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$324,422.43 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$38,624.95 Fire Fund-$226,133.27 Liquor Fund-$569.48, Road Fund-$66,746.22. Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be July 5, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

MAY 3, 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 May 3, 2021.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Marinich will correct the Minutes header from May 3, 2021 to April 5, 2021.  With the April 5, 2021 minutes correction, Larson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the April 5, 2021 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Lyle Olsen presented himself as the new Commissioner of District 4.  He let the board know if there are ever any concerns, he would be there to try and find the answer. 

-A meeting will be held on May 6, 2021 at the L’Anse Tourist Center at 6:00 p.m. for public comments on ORV trails.  Wahmhoff is working with the GPS and drones.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Public wanted to know about the branding funds we donated to L’Anse.

-Linnea Barron let the board know that the Planning Commission is in need of members.  She would like to see a 7 member board.  Loman has been absent for a few meetings, but would still like to stay on the board.  Marinich will put an ad in the paper for 2 members vacancy.   

-Gabe asked who was on the Board of Appeals.  Pam Nankervis, Kay Erickson, Jerry Hollon, Jay Fish and Jay Loman.

-Joanne Erickson asked if it was fine to start the new fire hall project.  The board said it was already approved, so Whitman Construction can start the bathrooms and stairs.

-Ken Anderson let the board know that the Board of Appeals will have to hold a public meeting the later part of June.  The Elmblad Brothers will site prep this year and they will build next year a RV and boat storage unit 40 X 60 and a 40 X 80 storage units building.  They will need to get a special use permit, advertise and letters sent out the adjoining land owners.  

OLD BUSINESS:  Royal Lawn Care’s bid of $3,000.00 was the only bid for the Skanee Cemetery clean up.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to approve Royal Lawn care.  All in favor, motion passed.

-ORV program will be tabled until Wahmhoff and Fish attend the ORV meeting in L’Anse.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              NEW BUSINESS: Larson motioned, second by Wahmhoff to approve the Township insurance renewal.  All in favor, motion passed. 

JAMES FEDIE:  Fedie let the board know that the Keweenaw Land Trust attended the Board of Review in March.   There were 13 Veterans exemptions in Arvon Township.

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$301,823.03 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$38,208.32 Fire Fund-$232,139.02 Liquor Fund-$614.14, Road Fund-$63,995.75. Marinich motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be June 7, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

APRIL 5, 2021 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:  Supervisor Fish called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Arvon Township Fire Hall on April 5, 2021.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL:  Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the November 2, 2020 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL:  Fish requests “New Cemetery” under “New Business”.  With the addition, Larson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the agenda.  All in favor, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Mary DeLine called Marinich to let the board know that she is resigning from the Planning Commission position as of April 5, 2021.  Marinich said that nobody has applied for the Planning Commission position.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to keep the Commission as 5 members for now.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Jason McCarthy would like to move forward with the Master Plan in May, with public meetings and comments. 

-Bette Gabe asked if the Township paid any money towards the ORV trail program.  We have not.  Wahmhoff will have more information on this issue at next month’s meeting.  Gabe would like more discussion on this issue also.

-Joe Brogan presented himself at the meeting as the newly elected Sheriff.  He would like to maintain a working relationship the all the small townships and to come out to meetings at random.  The board welcomed it.

OLD BUSINESS: 

NEW BUSINESS:  Fish met with Mike Bianco to discuss measurements that the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery has for plots.  A full lot 10X16 (4 graves) $300.00.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting when Fish gets more information on it. 

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Larson gave the Treasurer’s report.  General Fund-$303,860.42, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$38,208.32, Fire Fund-$232,276.03, Liquor Fund-$614.14, Road Fund-$60,995.75.  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the Treasurer’s report.  All in favor, motion passed. 

BILL APPROVAL:  With the addition to the APEX $235.00 bill, Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the bills.  All in favor, motion passed. 

NEXT MEETING DATE:  The next meeting date will be May 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall.

ADJOURN:  Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

AUGUST 3, 2020 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:   Supervisor James Soli called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon Township fire hall on August 3, 2020.

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: James Soli-Supervisor, Krystal Larson-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Keith Erickson-Trustee, Chris Walmhoff-Trustee.

MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the July 6, 2020 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Gabe let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding a public meeting August 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.  McCarthy won’t be able to finish the Master Plan until their in public input from the community.  Due to the Covid 19, the Master Plan may not be complete until 2021. 

OLD BUSINESS:  Marinich wanted to let the board know that she will be sending out the UPSET contribution of $1,000.00.

-After discussion, since Penokie started with the electrical in the new fire hall, Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to approve Penokie to install an on demand generator at the new fire hall.  All in favor, motion was passed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      NEW BUSINESS: Wahmhoff approved, seconded by Erickson to approve Joanne Erickson, Shirley Soli, Sharon Ollila for election inspector’s and Jenny Janda as the Chairperson for the August 4, 2020 election.  All in favor, motion passed.

JAMES FEDIE:  

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$255,836.88 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$32,669.59 Fire Fund-$183,678.18 Liquor Fund-$490.28, Road Fund-$16,777.43. Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:   Due to the Labor Day Holiday, the board will hold their meeting on September 1, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 6:15 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

JULY 6, 2020 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:   Supervisor James Soli called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon Township fire hall on July 6, 2020.          

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the June 1, 2020 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL:  Soli let the board know that Brogan will not be attending the meeting.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the agenda without Brogan.  All in favor, motion passed.   

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Jay Fish attended the meeting to let the board know that he will be running for the Supervisor position in Arvon Township as a write-in. 

OLD BUSINESS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               NNEW BUSINESS:  Keith Erickson let the board know that the Skanee Ball field is having tournaments this summer and that the township should rent a porta potty for the summer.  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve a toilet.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Marinich is in need of a laptop to run the elections.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve a laptop for the clerk.  All in favor, motion passed.

JAMES FEDIE:  The Board of Review will be meeting July 21^st at 11:00 A.M.  AMAR conducted an audit on Arvon Township and we passed with flying colors.  We are good for another 5 years Fedie said.

MAIL CALL:  

TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer’s Report was the same as last month,  General Fund-$269,442.55 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$35,436.69 Fire Fund-$186,737.37 Liquor Fund-$534.94, Road Fund-$16,777.43.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

BILL APPROVAL: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the bills.   All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                                             NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be August 3, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN:  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 6:05 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

JUNE 1, 2020 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:   Supervisor James Soli called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon Township fire hall on June 1, 2020.

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: James Soli-Supervisor, Krystal Larson-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Keith Erickson-Trustee, Chris Walmhoff-Trustee.

MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the May 4, 2020 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Gabe let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding a meeting the 2^nd  Wednesday of July.   They may even have it outside.  Gabe and Barron are having issues with their computers. 

OLD BUSINESS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   NEW BUSINESS:

JAMES FEDIE:  Fedie let the board know that he is getting audited by AMAR this year.

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$209,750.58 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$34,873.79 Fire Fund-$181,229.94 Liquor Fund-$579.60, Road Fund-$16,777.43.  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

BILL APPROVAL:  Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the bills.   All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                                                            NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be July 6, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to adjourn at 6:15 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

DECEMBER 5, 2019 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:   Supervisor James Soli called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon Township fire hall on December 5, 2019.          

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: James Soli-Supervisor, Krystal Larson-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Keith Erickson-Trustee, Chris Walmhoff-Trustee, absent.

MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the November 4, 2019 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:    Bette Gabe let the board know that the Planning Commission had a work session in Baraga.  They will be holding another meeting in January.

OLD BUSINESS:    The Planning Commission requested a moratorium on the wind turbine issue for the winter.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve a 3 month moratorium.  All in favor, motion passed.

-With the November power outage, the township should have an on demand generator the fire halls.  The cost would roughly be $15,000 to $18,000 for a 20,000 watt generator.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to put out bids.  All in favor, motion passed.

-After discussion, it would be best to put the road millage proposal on the August 4, 2020 election because the snow birds will be home.   Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the reading of the Road millage proposal and the date of August 4, 2020.  All in favor, motion passed.

Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to also have the AMB/EMT millage renewal proposal on the August 4, 2020 election and approve the reading of the millage.  All in favor, motion passed.                              

NEW BUSINESS:

JAMES FEDIE:  Fedie let the board know that the Board of Review will be meeting on December 10^th.

MAIL CALL:   Marci Cella sent a packet to the board to read on property values decreasing in the L’Anse area due to turbine controversy.

-Soli questioned paying the Planning Commission board for the meeting held out of Arvon Township.  After discussion, Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to approve their pay.  All in favor, motion passed.

 TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$224,200.31 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$25,457.40 Fire Fund-$133,108.76 Liquor Fund-$802.90, Road Fund-$18,340.83.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be January 6, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

NOVEMBER 4, 2019 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:   Supervisor James Soli called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon Township fire hall on November 4, 2019.          

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: James Soli-Supervisor, Krystal Larson-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Keith Erickson-Trustee, Chris Walmhoff-Trustee.

MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the October 7, 2019 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:    Bette Gabe requests a moratorium on wind turbines.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:  Jason McCarthy submitted a Project Contract & Services Scope to the township board.  He meet with the Planning Commission to review goals and objectives for the townships Mater Plan update.  It will take between 8-10 months to complete.  He will complete the referenced tasks in an efficient and professional manner for a flat fee of $10,000.00, which will include his travel.  A deposit of 50% made at the time of the project agreement signing and balance paid within 30 days of completion of the Master Plan.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to approve Jason McCarthy’s contract.   All in favor, motion passed.

-For years the township only had one “Public Comment on the agenda.  After discussion, the board feels that one is adequate.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to change it back to one “Public Comment” on the agenda.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Soli requests putting 1 millage up for vote for Arvon Township road improvement/maintenance.  There will be 3 elections in 2020, this proposal could be put on the ballot.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to put the proposal on the ballot in 2020.  All in favor, motion passed.   Marinich will have the wording to approve for next month’s meeting.

-The Ambulance/EMT millage is also expiring in 2020.  Marinich will have the wording to approve at next month’s meeting.

-The Township has to participate in the FEMA Flood Plain program in order for the township taxpayers to get flood insurance.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to participate in the program.  All in favor, motion passed. 

-The cemetery is surveyed and ready to put top soil down.  With winter fast approaching this will be tabled until spring.

-Baraga Telephone Company will be laying down cable and video line in the township.  The township can charge them 5% annually.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve charging them annually 5%.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to reappoint Linnea Barron for a 3 year term on the Planning Commission board.  All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     NEW BUSINESS: Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve $500.00 to join the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve Curt Royal for the 2019-2020 winter plowing for the Skanee Park and the Access Site.  All in favor, motion passed.

-The Arvon School Christmas program is December 20^th.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Marinich to close the  Township hall after that for the winter.  All in favor, motion passed.

JAMES FEDIE:  Fedie let the board know that the winter tax bills will be out by December 3^rd.

MAIL CALL:   

 TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$231,318.93 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$28,044.90 Fire Fund-$133,321.29 Liquor Fund-$847.56, Road Fund-$18,340.83.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

BILL APPROVAL:   Jason McCarthy wants to be paid $5,000.00 down before the next month’s meeting, Marinich will also pay Curt Royals bill of $1,450.00.   Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the bills with the two additions.   All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                                                                        NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be December 2, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to adjourn at 7:10 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk