Category: Township Meeting Minutes

May 4, 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 May 4, 2019.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Due to Covid-19, there was no April meeting.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:   No public comment at this time.

NEW BUSINESS: Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the Township annual insurance with the addition of cyber insurance.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve a new lawn tractor for the township.  $10,849.00, $7,000.00 plus our trade in.  All in favor, motion passed.

-One bid came in for cemetery clean up.  Royal Lawn Care for $3,000.00.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the bid.  All in favor, motion passed.

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:

 TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$212,703.84 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$34,990.79 Fire Fund-$190,069.78 Liquor Fund-$624.26, Road Fund-$16,890.83.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be June 1, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN: Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to adjourn at 6:02 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

MARCH 2, 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 March 2, 2020.          

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the February 3, 2020 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL:  Soli requests “REA” added under “New Business”.  With the addition to the agenda, Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich 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 soon.

OLD BUSINESS: Doug Mills asked the board if they would put the Road Millage on the November ballot instead of the August ballot.  He said that the Baraga County Road Commission will also have millage renewal on the November ballot and thought it would be better if both millages were at the same time.  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Larson to change the date.  All in favor, motion passed.                                                          

NEW BUSINESS: Bay Ambulance annual service agreement is due.  No changes, $10,350.00 for the year.  Larson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Bay Ambulance agreement.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Ontonagon Rea has to update their documentation.  They request that the township execute a Franchise Agreement permitting REA to continue providing electric services to Arvon Township.  Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the agreement.  All in favor, motion passed. 

JAMES FEDIE:   Fedie sent out change notices on February 21, 2020 and to let the board know that the Board of Review will be meeting this week. 

MAIL CALL:  

TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$210,872.63 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$37,722.85 Fire Fund-$191,769.80 Liquor Fund-$668.92, Road Fund-$16,890.83.  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 April 6, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

No April regular board meeting due to Covid-19

FEBRUARY 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 February 3, 2020.          

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

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Gabe asked if the Township purchased a generator.  They are waiting on new bids. 

-Gabe let the board know that the Planning Commission met for their quarterly meeting on January 8, 2020 and had two work sessions on the 20^th and 30^th.  They will meet for one more work session before having a public meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            NEW BUSINESS: Larson motioned seconded by Marinich to meet for the budget workshop on February 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the fire hall.  All in favor, motion passed. 

-Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to set the annual meeting date to March 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the fire hall.  All in favor, motioned passed.

-Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve Jenny Janda as election chairperson, Joanne Erickson, Sharon Ollila and Shirley Soli as election workers for the upcoming March 10, 2020 election.  Also to have all four serve on the Election Receiving Board.   All in favor, motion passed.

JAMES FEDIE:   The Board of Review will be meeting on March 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., also March 9^th from 9-3 and March 11^th from 3-9.

MAIL CALL:  

 TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$217,143.54 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$25,457.40 Fire Fund-$131,203.21 Liquor Fund-$713.58, Road Fund-$13,203.21.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

BILL APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the bills.   All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                                                                        NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be March 2, 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

FEBRUARY 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 February 3, 2020.          

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

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Gabe asked if the Township purchased a generator.  They are waiting on new bids. 

-Gabe let the board know that the Planning Commission met for their quarterly meeting on January 8, 2020 and had two work sessions on the 20^th and 30^th.  They will meet for one more work session before having a public meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

NEW BUSINESS: Larson motioned seconded by Marinich to meet for the budget workshop on February 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the fire hall.  All in favor, motion passed. 

-Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to set the annual meeting date to March 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the fire hall.  All in favor, motioned passed.

-Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve Jenny Janda as election chairperson, Joanne Erickson, Sharon Ollila and Shirley Soli as election workers for the upcoming March 10, 2020 election.  Also to have all four serve on the Election Receiving Board.   All in favor, motion passed.

JAMES FEDIE:   The Board of Review will be meeting on March 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., also March 9^th from 9-3 and March 11^th from 3-9.

MAIL CALL:  

 TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$217,143.54 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$25,457.40 Fire Fund-$131,203.21 Liquor Fund-$713.58, Road Fund-$13,203.21.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be March 2, 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

JANUARY 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 December 5, 2019.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL:  Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the minutes of last month.  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 last month the Planning Commission did not have a work session, it was a special meeting they held.  

OLD BUSINESS:  Bette Gabe let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding a meeting on January8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.  Jason McCarthy emailed the Planning Commission a tentative timeline for the Master Plan completion and draft Section 1 – Introduction, Section 2 – Social Characteristics for them to go over.

NEW BUSINESS: 

JAMES FEDIE: 

MAIL CALL: Soli received a letter from UPSET asking for contributions.  This will be brought up at the budget workshop in February.

TREASURERS REPORT:  Larson gave the Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$218,418.19 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$25,457.40, Fire Fund-$132,632.70, Liquor Fund-$802.90, Road Fund-$16,890.83.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Treasurer’s report.  All in favor, motion passed. 

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:  The next meeting date will be February 3, 2020.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

JANUARY 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 December 5, 2019.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL:  Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the minutes of last month.  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 last month the Planning Commission did not have a work session, it was a special meeting they held.  

OLD BUSINESS:  Bette Gabe let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding a meeting on January 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.  Jason McCarthy emailed the Planning Commission a tentative timeline for the Master Plan completion and draft Section 1 – Introduction, Section 2 – Social Characteristics for them to go over.

NEW BUSINESS: 

JAMES FEDIE: 

MAIL CALL: Soli received a letter from UPSET asking for contributions.  This will be brought up at the budget workshop in February.

TREASURERS REPORT:  Larson gave the Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$218,418.19 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$25,457.40, Fire Fund-$132,632.70, Liquor Fund-$802.90, Road Fund-$16,890.83.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Treasurer’s report.  All in favor, motion passed. 

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:  The next meeting date will be February 3, 2020.

ADJOURN:   Larson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to adjourn at 6:05 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 at 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 snowbirds 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 met 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 topsoil 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

OCTOBER 7, 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 October 7, 2019.          

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the September 3, 2019 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL:   Soli requests “Baraga Telephone Co.” under “New Business.”  Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the agenda.   All in favor, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Kay Erickson let the board know that the townships updated website is now up and running.

-Bert Mason did not read in the last month’s minutes that he gave the Township board a copy of a presentation by the Friends of the Huron Mountains and a copy of land easement between RES and private landowners.  He would like this added in the minutes.     

-Bette Gabe asked if the Planning Commission can use the new Township attorney for legal advice.  If they have a question to ask the township attorney, to call Soli and he will contact him for them.   Soli explained that when the Planning Commission meets, Keith Erickson that sits on behalf of the Township Board should be the one speaking on behalf of the Planning Commission.   

OLD BUSINESS:  With two board members absent, Public comment, Dust control, Flood Plain Insurance and Cemetery will be tabled until next month’s meeting.                                                                                                              Doug Mills talked to the township about dust control, how expensive it is and that if the township would put a millage up for vote for a road millage, it could help with costs.

-Soli let the board know that Scott Swanson has the new part of the Skanee Cemetery surveyed and set up.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 NEW BUSINESS: With two board members absent, Baraga Chamber of Commerce and Baraga Telephone will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Debbie Stouffer from the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce was present.  She is asking the Township to join.

JAMES FEDIE:  

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Marinich gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$243,489.12 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$28,184.90 Fire Fund-$134,256.23 Liquor Fund-$936.88, 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 Marinich to approve the bills.   All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                                                                        NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be November 4, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

SEPTEMBER 3, 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 September 3, 2019.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL:  Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the August 5, 2019 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Bette Gabe asked why the second public comment was taken off the agenda. 

OLD BUSINESS:  Many that attended the meeting spoke in concern of protecting Arvon Township.  Friends of the Huron Mountains are very concerned about allowing wind turbines in Arvon Township.

-Soli let the public know that the Planning Commission cannot be over constricted or over costly.

-Steven Tinti was present at the meeting to answer any questions concerning this issue.

-Soli remand to the Planning Commission, to get a fair ordinance and to work with the board and the township lawyer.  Bette Gabe suggested having another meeting.

-Bette Gabe let the board know that Dr. Meadows has not responded to her about the Land Use Plan.  The plan needs a complete overhaul.  The Planning will act on this in the spring of 2020.  Take off the agenda until then.

-Soli request $15.00 every call the firefighters go out and an extra $10.00 over one hour.  Also to pay them $15.00 every meeting.  Taxes will be taken out and to be paid quarterly.   Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to accept the wages.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve Ordinance #0319 Prohibition of recreational marihuana establishments.  All board member approved.  All in favor, motion passed.  Adoption date September 3, 2019, effective date October 11, 2019.

-James Eaton presented the board with information about dust control.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:

TREASURER’ REPORT: Larson gave the Treasurer’s report.  General Fund-$238,679.77 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$30,451.52 Fire Fund-$133,629.25 Liquor Fund-$414.38 Road Fund-18,340.83.  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:  The next meeting date will be October 7, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. At the Fire hall.

ADJOURN:  Larson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to adjourn at 8:00 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk