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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 4, 2024.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert Janda -Trustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the October 7,2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Bette Gabe let the board know that she is very happy with the new post office.
Strohshein let the board know that the DNR has sold mineral rights in areas of the UP, nothing in Arvon Township though.
James Soli would like the amounts paid for the Planning Commission.
OLD BUSINESS: Strohshein wanted to thank John Salisbury for joining the Planning Commission.
-Marinich let Strohshein know that the Rec Plan has not been updated on MiGrants yet.
-Fish has talked to the L’Anse Township Supervisor about the State taking over Township zoning. L’Anse has a lawyer looking into it. Fish would like to call our Township attorney on this issue.
NEW BUSINESS:
JAMES FEDIE: Fedie let the board know that the building permits are updated from the building inspector. Taxes will be going out December 1, 2024.
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$313,560.64, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$23,131.84 Fire Fund-$356,037.29 Liquor Fund-$939.50, Road Fund-$230,021.15. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting date will be December 2,2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Marinich to adjourn at 6:25 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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 9, 2024.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert Janda-Trustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the September 9,2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mary DeLine let the board know that the Birds in Flight presentation will be changed to October 9, 2024. She also let the board know that the wording for the Arvon School millage renewal is very confusing and that the school board will be sending out everyone in Arvon a more detailed understanding of the millage renewal.
OLD BUSINESS: No Planning Commission updates
-No Pickleball updates
-Fish attended a MTA meeting in Marquette. The MTA leaders were there talking about the zoning takeover by the State. Most everyone disagrees with it. They mentioned the $75,000 that the townships were going to get for legal battle now will not be there either. The MTA attorney said it will be pretty hard to stop.

• Zoning Administrator Sweeney would like to attend training in Mount Pleasant in February 2025. L’Anse Twp, would split the cost of the trip-training/room/mileage. Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the training and costs. All in favor, motion passed.
  NEW BUSINESS: After discussing the Arvon Township Zoning Ordinance update, Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Ordinance update. Roll call vote-Eliason, Janda, Erickson, Marinich all yay-Fish was a nay. Motion approved.
  JAMES FEDIE:
  MAIL CALL:
  TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$307,206.78, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$22,551.86 Fire Fund-$347,920.52 Liquor Fund-$984.16, Road Fund-$228,130.70. Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
  BILL APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
  NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting date will be November 4,2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
  ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to adjourn at 7:15 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
  Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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 9, 2024.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the August 5, 2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
OLD BUSINESS: Donna Preston let the board know that the Planning Commission is ready for the Arvon Township updated ordinance to be approved in October. She let the board know that Jason McCarthy will be present at next month’s meeting.
-Northern Edge was the only bid on the Covid funds Pickleball court project. The bid was $18,950.00. Installing a 10’ tall fence 30X60, install grip right on concrete, install wind block, labor/equipment and installing shed. Marinich motioned, second by Janda to approve the project. All in favor, motion passed. Northern Edge requests $10, 527.32 for purchasing the fencing. Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the funds. All in favor,
motion passed.
-Kathy and John Salsbury applied for the Planning Commission position. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve John Salsbury for the position. All in favor, motion passed.
-Jay Fish, Kay Erickson and Jay Loman are willing to stay on the Board of Appeals. Mike Vizina and James Soli verbally let Marinich know that they would sit on the Board of Appeals. Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve Vizina and Soli. All in favor, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS: Marinich requests approval of the November 5,2024 Election Inspectors-Debbie Sheldon/Election Chairperson, Debbie Vizina, Gail Hollon and Randee Collins/Election Inspectors. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the inspectors. All in favor, motion passed.
-Marinich requests approval of the November 5,2024 Election Receiving Board. Debbie Sheldon, Debbie Vizina, Gail Hollon and Randee Collins. Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Election Receiving Board. All in favor, motion passed.
-Fish attended the MTA Regional meeting in Marquette. It was discussed taking over Township zoning by the Governor’s office pertaining to green energy and how to spend Recreation money. Fish would like to pursue the pros and cons. He said he would like to represent the township on this issue. All board members agreed to pursue it.
-Zoning Administrator Certificate will be tabled until next months meeting. Marinich will contact L’Anse Township to see if they are sending Sweeney to the training.
JAMES FEDIE: Fedie finished the L-4029 form. Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the L-4029. All in favor, motion passed.
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$335,086.29, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$26,312.80 Fire Fund-$348,195.56 Liquor Fund-$1,028.82, Road Fund-$228,362.15. Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting date will be October 7,2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 7:10 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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 5, 2024.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert Janda – Trustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the July 1,2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Strohshein thanked the Board for putting the Township Board meetings on the website. Janda was asked by someone if they would be able to walk around the town hall with a metal detector. Donna Preston found on the internet right away that it is not allowed on township properties.
OLD BUSINESS: The Nature Conservancy came to the meeting with a presentation on the Allwood land that was purchased by them. They purchased 9095 acres of land with 4 miles of the Slate River and 3 miles of the Ravine River. They let the board know that all places that have been open will remain open and that there will be no negative effects to the Arvon Township School. The Conservancy said they will work with Arvon Township.
-The Planning Commission will be holding a public meeting on August 22, 2024 at 6:00p.m. at the Township Fire Hall. Public comment on an updated version of the Arvon Township Zoning Ordinance, which will feature amendments and updates. It will be put in the L’Anse Sentinel. Strohshein said that the Township Board could adopt it at the October board meeting.
-Marinich let the board know that MTA said that the Covid money can be spent on a pickleball court. After discussion Marinich will contact fencing companies for the project. Marinich will purchase the net, paddles, balls, 2 benches and whatever else is needed for the sport. Also to purchase 3 picnic tables for the park. Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the pickleball project. Marinich, Janda and Fish all approved the
project. All in favor, motion passed.
-Marinich received an email from FEMA letting the board know that FEMA’s review of the updated floodplain ordinance for Arvon Township has been completed and approved. The FEMA portion of our community database has been updated, including uploading the ordinance. FEMA thanked the Township for their efforts in updating the ordinance and continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
-Strohshein would like to see 2 more members on the Planning Commission. There are members that leave in the winter, then the board does not have enough members. Marinich will put an ad for 2 positions in the L’Anse Sentinel.
-Strohshein would like to know if the Board of Appeals have members. Jay Fish, Kay Erickson are willing to stay on. Marinich will call Pam Nankervis to see if she would like to stay on the board also. Marinich will put an ad in the L’Anse Sentinel for position openings.
-It was brought to Fish’s attention that there is an oil spill and mining equipment left on private property off of Trail 14 behind Roland Lake. Fish contacted the CEO of the company that was involved in the drilling and was told it will be taken care of.
NEW BUSINESS: Marinich would like approval of Sharon Ollila to work the August 5th election. Randee Collins and Gail Hollon are both injured and will not be able to work it. Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve Sharon Ollila. All in favor, motion passed.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$311,372.85, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$25,953.65 Fire Fund-$355,319.58 Liquor Fund-$935.98, Road Fund-$223,458.84. Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson 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 9, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 6:45 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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 1, 2024.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Fish-Supervisor, Lisa Marinich-Clerk, Krystal Eliason-Treasurer, Robert JandaTrustee and Keith Erickson-Trustee.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the June 3,2024 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Rosie VanWagner let the board know that she read where the Transportation Economics Development Fund Category B has funding for small townships for road projects. She gave her information to Marinich to look into.
-Strohshein requests that the regular township board meetings be posted on the township website.
-Strohshein requests uploading the Rec Plan to the State.
OLD BUSINESS: Strohshein let the board know that the Planning Commission will be meeting mid July to finalize on all the changes in the Township ordinance. There will be a full copy in August-about 150 pages long.
-Strohshein let the board know that Jay Loman, Nancy Strohshein and Joe Bollech Planning Commission positions expired.
-Mary DeLine gave a list of equipment that could be purchased to get a pickle ball court down at the Skanee Park.
Bev Rantanen will get prices to Marinich.

-Arvon Township currently participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The township must adopt the new maps by revising its current floodplain ordinance or adopting a new floodplain ordinance, prior to the effective FIRM date of September 26, 2024. Marinich and Fish attended a zoom meeting with FEMA with all the maps available. Marinich filled out the ordinance addressing floodplain management provisions of the
construction code. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the ordinance. All in favor, motion passed. Marinich will send the ordinance to FEMA on July 2nd.
NEW BUSINESS: Marinich would like approval for the following to work the August 6, 2024 election-Debbie Sheldon/Chairperson, Debbie Vizina/ inspector, Gail Hollon/inspector and Randee Collins/inspector. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the election workers. All in favor, motion passed.
-Marinich would like approval for the following to work the receiving board for the upcoming August 6, 2024 election-Debbie Sheldon/Debbie Vizina. Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the receiving board. All in favor, motion passed.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$330,392.20, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$25,953.65 Fire Fund-$355,856.33 Liquor Fund-$980.64, Road Fund-$223,458.84. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting date will be August 5,2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 6:40 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Cler