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National Flood Insuance Program

National Flood Insurance Program

Arvon Township participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

The NFIP is designed to provide an insurance alternative to disaster assistance to meet escalating costs of repairing damage to buildings and their contents caused by floods. 

For questions please contact:

State of Michigan

Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Water Resources Division

Matthew Occhipinti, P.E., CFM

NFIP Coordinator/Senior Floorplan Engineer

Phone No:  616-204-1708

Fax No.:  616-356-0202

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Township Board Meeting Minutes May 2020

Skanee Townhall

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

Township Board Annual Meeting

March 30, 2020 @ 6:00 am – 7:00 am EDT

The Annual/Budget meeting will be held at its regular scheduled time and date

March 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting will be held outside of the Skanee Fire Hall.  If you attend, you can either be comfortable staying in your vehicle or just outside of it.  People attending the meeting are urged to stay 6 feet from each other.  This meeting will be as brief as possible.  Arvon Township Board wants everyone to stay safe and healthy through this difficult time.

Arvon Township Board

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Township Meeting Minutes March 2020

Skanee Townhall

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

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Township Board Meeting Minutes February 2020

Skanee Townhall

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 20th and 30th.  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 9th from 9-3 and March 11th 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

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Township Meeting Minutes February 2020

Skanee Townhall

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 20th and 30th.  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 9th from 9-3 and March 11th 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

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