Category: Township Meeting Minutes

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

AUGUST 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 August 5, 2019.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL:  Larson motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the July 1, 2019 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  The Planning Commission presented the new zoning map that Homestead Graphics completed.  Bette received a Master Plan quote of $16,600.00 from a Jerald Wuoremmaa.  This will be put on next month’s meeting.

-Bert Mason asked the board if they received the paper’s he gave at last month’s meeting to read over. It pertained to wind turbine information.  None of the members received anything.  He said he left an envelope on the township boards table. 

OLD BUSINESS: Bette is waiting on 2 gentlemen from Michigan Tech to let her know about working on the Land Use Plan.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Fire fighters will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to accept that the Zoning Administrator have the authority over small houses.  All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                   Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve that the Zoning Administrator is appointed by the township supervisor, not the Planning Commission.  All in favor, motion passed.

-MTA sent Marinich a sample ordinance to prohibit recreational marijuana establishments.  Marinich will type an Arvon Township ordinance to be motioned on at next month’s meeting.  This will be tabled until next month.

NEW BUSINESS: Before a person can apply for flood plain insurance the Township has to participate in the program.  The first 30 days insured you’re restricted for the coverage, after that up to $250,000.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to participate the flood plain insurance program. Soli will get the application sent to FEMA.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

FEDIE:  Jim is doing fieldwork right now.

MAIL CALL:

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Larson gave the Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$234,554.05, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$30,260.89, Fire Fund-$133,328.68, Liquor Fund-$459.04, Road Fund-$18,340.83.  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:  Due to the Labor Day holiday the next meeting date will be held on September 3, 2019 at the Arvon Township 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

JULY 1, 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 July 1, 2019.

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

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

AGENDA APPROVAL:  Soli requests “Bid for cemetery” under “Old Business.”  Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the agenda with the one addition.  All in favor, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

OLD BUSINESS: Bette Gabe hasn’t received a response from either Brad Newman or Sarah from Mekena about updating the Township’s Master Plan.  She did hear from a Mary VanTilburg about possibly helping out with it.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-The provisions of the ordinance shall be administered by the Zoning Administer who shall be appointed by the township board not the Planning Commission.  Marinich approved it seconded by Erickson.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Soli found out that Covington, L’Anse and Baraga all pay their Firefighters a certain amount to attend a fire, but also have to take taxes out and send out W2’s at the end of the year.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting. 

-The Planning Commission has a revised zoning map update including better color clarity and road name corrections.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the map revision as an adopted amendment to the Arvon zoning ordinance.  All in favor, motion passed.  The Planning Commission also has a zoning text correction in all districts and wherever else references are made in the zoning text regarding small non-inhabitable structures such as utility buildings, the zoning administrator has permitting and approval authority not the Planning Commission.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the adoption of this amendment.  All in favor, motion passed.  Marinich will put the notice in the paper by the due date.

-Soli did not hear back from the township’s new attorney about the zoning additions and corrections.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:  The State is requiring township’s to either opt in or opt out of the Recreational Marijuana establishment. Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to Opt out of the Recreational Marijuana Establishment.  All in favor, motion passed.

Residents on Portice Road are concerned about all the dust from traffic.  Soli let them know that the township can’t afford putting chloride down on all the gravel roads in Arvon Township.  He let them know that years ago the township had a road maintenance millage and the dust control was an issue even then.

-The Kallio Fund donated $1,200.00 this year towards the Skanee Cemetery clean up. The board thanks them for such a big donation. 

-Scott Swanson bid $2,600.00 to provide surveying services for the Skanee cemetery expansion to the north of the existing cemetery plats.  Services would include working on design of new lot and block area.  Setting iron pins at block corners and a map will be provided in PDF form as well as hard copy.  Iron pins will be provided by the township.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to approve Swanson with the job.  All in favor, motion passed.

FEDIE:  He is working on the rest of the field work for the Township.

MAIL CALL: Received the invoice from the Portage Health Foundation.  The township approved $1,000.00 to donate to UPSET.  Marinich will make the check out for next month’s meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Larson gave the Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$239,160.03, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$30,260.89, Fire Fund-$133,669.94, Liquor Fund-$503.70, 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 held on August 5, 2019 at the Arvon Township Fire Hall.

ADJOURN:  Erickson motioned, seconded by Marinich to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

JUNE 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 June 3, 2019.            

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the May 6, 2019 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL:   Soli requests “Boats for park” and “Zoning laws” under “New Business”. Erickson motioned, seconded by Walmhoff to approve the agenda with the additions.   All in favor, motion passed. PUBLIC COMMENT:   Bette Gabe request to have Sarah Makena and Brad Newman come up with a quote for next month’s meeting to update the townships Master Plan.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting. -Keith Erickson let the board know that the Kallio fund will be donating $1,000.00 to pay for half of the cemetery clean up.   

-Kay Erickson requests hiring Paul Warner for the township website updating.  The cost is $2,000.00.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the updating.  All in favor, motion passed.     

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

-Fire fighters will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Soli contacted two attorneys for the Township.  Michael Homier from Lower Michigan.  His quote was $225.00 an hr plus mileage and Steve Tinti from Crystal Falls, MI, his quote was $170.00 an hr. with no mileage charge.  Neither attorney charges a retainer fee.  After discussion Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to hire Tinti as the new Township attorney.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Joe Bollech was the only one that applied for the Planning Commission position.   Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to approve Bollech.  All in favor, motion passed.  Marinich will swear him in after the meeting.                                                                                                                                                                                                         

NEW BUSINESS: Jay Loman would like to donate two old boats to the township park for decoration. 

After discussion the board opted out of the offer.                                                                                               –

Soli is going to contact the township attorney about the zoning ordinance additions and corrections that the Planning Commission brought in front of the board for approval.  Soli feels the set-back for wind turbines could put the township at risk.  All the additions and corrections will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Erickson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve WUPPDR to do the zoning map updating. The cost will be $500.00.  All in favor, motion passed.

JAMES FEDIE:   

MAIL CALL:    

 TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$226,076.56

Ambulance/EMT Fund-$31,271.66 Fire Fund-$126,465.61 Liquor Fund-$503.70, Road Fund-$15,176.25. 

Erickson motioned, seconded by Walmhoff 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 1, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

MAY 6, 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 May 6, 2019.            

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the April 1, 2019 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL:   Soli requests “Building permits”, “Cemetery survey bids”, and “Township Insurance” under “New Business”. Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the agenda with the additions.   All in favor, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Bette Gabe let the board know that the Planning Commission Board should either have 5, 7 or 9 members.  As of now the board has 6 members.  Marinich will put an ad in the paper for another board member.      

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

-Wendy Goodreau talked about the Baraga Co. Branding Phase 1.  The county is asking the township for a one time cost of $1,000.00 towards this project.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the $1,000.00.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Fire fighters will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Township attorney will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Samantha Larson, James Hahn and Chris Wahmhoff applied for the Township Trustee position.  After discussion, Board members Soli, Marinich, Larson and Erickson all approved Chris Wahmhoff for the trustee position.  All in favor, motion passed.  Marinich will swear him in after the meeting.

-Anderson let the board know that a fine of $1,000 for not applying for a building application is too high.  The max a township can fine is $500.00.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the $500.00 fine.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Cemetery survey bids will be tabled until next month’s meeting.                                                                                                           

NEW BUSINESS: There were two bids for the Skanee Cemetery clean up.  Royal Lawn Care-$2,000.00 and McMahan Lawn Care-$2,200.00.  Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the Royal Lawn Care bid.  All in favor, motion passed.

-The Township insurance premium is due with Hannula Agency.  The amount is the same as last year$11,294.00.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the amount.  All in favor, motion passed.

JAMES FEDIE:  Fedie let the board know that there will be an AMAR audit for 2020.  He is working on the data base and rolled things over on May 1, 2019.

MAIL CALL:  Marinich received a letter from Rukkila for preparation of the form F-65 for fiscal year end 3/31/19. Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the preparation from Rukkila.  All in favor, motion passed.

 TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$231,569.32

Ambulance/EMT Fund-$31,409.66 Fire Fund-$135,846.01 Liquor Fund-$548.36, Road Fund-$15,289.65. 

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 June 3, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

APRIL 1, 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 April 1, 2019.            

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: James Soli-Supervisor, Krystal Larson-Treasurer-absent, Lisa MarinichClerk, Karl Gipp-Trustee-absent, Keith Erickson-Trustee.

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:           

OLD BUSINESS:  Bette Gabe asked about the planning and zoning training.   Marinich will send out the money for Soli and Gabe.  $275.00 for each person

NEW BUSINESS: Wendy Goodreau presented to the township Baraga County Branding Phase 1.  The objective in the branding process is to establish a county identity that will promote Baraga County as not only a place to visit, but a place to live, work and start a business.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-It was brought to the board’s attention that other townships and counties in the area pay their fire fighters for meeting and fires.  This will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Township attorney will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-Karl Gipp has sent the board a letter of resignation from the trustee position.  Marinich will put and add in the paper for the available position.  Table until next month’s meeting.  

JAMES FEDIE:   

 MAIL CALL:   

 TREASURER’S REPORT: Marinich gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$231,648.84   

Ambulance/EMT Fund-$33,680.36 Fire Fund-$137,645.44 Liquor Fund-$593.02, Road Fund-$15,289.65. 

Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson 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 May 6, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

MARCH 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 March 4, 2019.            

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

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Dorothy Nankervis and Bette Gabe asked if the Township has found a new attorney.  

This will be tabled until next month’s regular meeting.   

-Gabe met with Pat Coleman, he would be willing to update the township Land Use Plan.  The cost would be $9,000.00.  This will be tabled until the next regular board meeting.     

-Gabe let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding their quarterly meeting in April.           

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS:

JAMES FEDIE:   

MAIL CALL:   

 TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$231,363.47

Ambulance/EMT Fund-$33,680.36 Fire Fund-$139,549.55 Liquor Fund-$682.34, Road Fund-$15,289.65. 

Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.        BILL APPROVAL:  Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the bills.   All in favor, motion passed

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be April 1, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

FEBRUARY 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 February 4, 2019.            

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

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

AGENDA APPROVAL:  Soli requests “Permits” under “New Business.”  With the one addition Gipp motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the agenda.  All in favor, motion passed.     

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Dorothy Nankervis would like to see the Township find a new attorney. Gabe agrees with Nankervis’s comment.  She also let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding a special meeting on wind turbines on February 6, 2019.

-Tom Kurkowski thanked Soli and Erickson for coming to their house in January.

-Kay Erickson updated the Township website.

OLD BUSINESS:   The Fire Dept. generator will be taken off until they can get a quote for one. -The Land Use Plan is coming along, there are no major changes.

-Vick’s point will be taken off the agenda for now.

NEW BUSINESS: Erickson motioned, seconded by Gipp to approve Rick Snyder for the Townships alternate Building/Zoning inspector.  All in favor, motion passed.

-The Fire Dept. millage has expired.  The Township will have to hold an election May 7, 2019.  On the ballot will be the Fire Dept. operating millage of 1.5 mills for the period of 2019 through 2023, raising an estimated $65,800.00.  Gipp motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the millage proposal.  All in favor, motion passed.

-The Township Board would like to also put on the ballot a millage of .5 mills for the period of 2019 through 2021 for repairs to the Arvon Township Hall.  First year raising an estimated $21,933.00.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the millage proposal.  All I favor, motion passed. -Ken Anderson sent the board a list of price increases for building permits for the township.   Anderson also added a $250.00 nonrefundable penalty fee if a permit was not obtained before the construction work started.   The board discussed it and increased the penalty fee to $1,000.00, double if attempted twice not to pay for the permits needed.  Erickson motioned, seconded by Gipp to approve the increases.   All in favor, motion passed.

-The Annual/?Budget meeting is set for March 26, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fire hall.

JAMES FEDIE:  Absent/The Board of Review will be meeting March 11^th from 9-3 and March 13 from 3-9.

MAIL CALL:   

 TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer’s Report was the same as last month,  General Fund-$179,381.68

Ambulance/EMT Fund-$29,842.99 Fire Fund-$119,370.16 Liquor Fund-$682.34, Road Fund-$15,289.65. 

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

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be March 4, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

JANUARY 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 January 7, 2019.  

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Larson motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the December 3, 2018 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Kelly Erickson let the board know that the linoleum and trim work are done in the new office.   

-Gabe let the board know that Steve Rouser is working on the zoning map.

OLD BUSINESS:   The Fire Dept. generator will be tabled until next month’s meeting.

-The Land Use Plan is coming along, there are no major changes.

-Joanne will take care of the bathroom signs.

-O’Leary let Soli know that the township has access to the Vick’s property.  The township will look into getting the road surveyed at a later date.

-Nancy Kurkowski requests the document from the easements from the Falks NEW BUSINESS:

JAMES FEDIE:  Absent MAIL CALL:   

 TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer’s Report was the same as last month,  General Fund-$193,221.06 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$22,192.38 Fire Fund-$83,294.78 Liquor Fund-$771.66, Road Fund-$15,336.90. 

Erickson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.        BILL APPROVAL: With the exception of Gipp’s check, Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the bills.   All in favor, motion passed. 

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be February 4, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk