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Planning Commission Work Session, May 19, 2022

Call to Order:  6:05 p.m.

Members present:  Nancy Strohschein, Chairperson; Robert Lindert, Trustee; Joe Bollech, Trustee; Bob Janda, Township Board Representative; Linnea Barron, Secretary.  Absent:  Jay Loman, unknown reason, unable to contact.

Minutes from April 28, 2022:  Nancy made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting, seconded by Robert.  All approved.

Business:  Jason McCarthy attended the meeting with final draft of the Master Plan handed out for discussion.   Jason went over the process once we approve the final draft and present this plan to the Township Board.  Once the Board approves this plan, the 63-day review process begins where the plan is available to the community and other entities to read (internet or hard copies available), and comment on.  The comments are collected and presented at a public hearing where the Master Plan can be adopted.

We went over the new segment of Future Land Use and Zoning Plan.  Questions were presented with Jason explaining the descriptions of the zoning districts of Arvon Township.  Another new part was the Climate Resiliency and Future Land Use Planning.  We went over this and decided to take this home for each of us to review and meet again on Thursday, May 26, 2022, to see if this fits our purposes.

The maps were reviewed as well, representing the zoning districts.

Adjournment:  Robert made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Nancy.  Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Next Meeting:  Thursday, May 26, 2022

Submitted by Linnea Barron, Secretary

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Township Board Meeting Minutes June 2022

Skanee Townhall

JUNE 6, 2022 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 6, 2022.

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

MINUTES APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the May 2, 2022 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Strohshein let the board know that when the final Master Plan is finished, it will be put on the township website.  There are still typos to be corrected.  Also, when the Master Plan is approved the Planning Commission will start updating the Rec Plan.  At the next month’s meeting the Master Plan will have to be approved. 

OLD BUSINESS: The land easement will be tabled until next month’s meeting.  Tinti should have all the information by then.

-The Farmers Market can be held at the Skanee town hall.

NEW BUSINESS:  Janda motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Master Plan draft.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve Rukkila/Negro Associates to provide Arvon Township for the year ended March 31, 2022 audit.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to approve A-1 Toilets for the porta potty rental at the ballpark from June/October 2022.  all in favor, motion passed.                                                                                     

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:    

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$368,920.55 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$28,319.54 Fire Fund-$277,218.18 Liquor Fund-$607.32, Road Fund-$118,016.26.  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Marinich 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 holiday, the next meeting date will be July 11, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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Township Board Meeting Minutes May 2022

Skanee Townhall

May 2, 2022 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 2, 2022.
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 April 4, 2022 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion
passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Strohsheim let the board know that the Planning Commission is working on the Master Plan with McCarthy. He asked when it it done and approved, to put it on the townships website. She wouldals o like to have a file cabinet for all the planning commission’s paperwork.
-Haun asked about the conservancy people. Fish is going to try to get them to a board meeting.
-Lindert said that the Planning Commission would like to have a Baraga Co. platbook. Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to purchase them 2 platbooks. All in favor, motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS: Jay will set a date/meeting with the townships attorney Tinti to bring him all the paperwork that we have on the easement issue. This will be tabled until next months meeting.
-Fish called Scott Swanson about the chloride for our gravel roads. Swanson said not to waste our money. The road commission gets it from Skytta’s and it will be too expensive and a truck to come will be a big expense also.
-The farmers market will be tabled until next months meeting.
-K&N was the only bid for the replacement of windows at the town hall. The quote was $47,500.00. After
discussion, the board decided to leave the windows and put a bid out for siding and rot repair around
windows that need it. Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to bid out siding and repairs instead of
window replacement. All in favor, motion passed.
-There were no bids for tree removal. Look at the trees when the leaves come on and maybe tree trimming might be an option.
-One bid from Royal Lawn Care for the amount of $3,000.00 to clean up the Skanee cemetery. Wahmhoff
motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve Royal. All in favor, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$359,773.69
Ambulance/EMT Fund-$26,287.32 Fire Fund-$275,464.72 Liquor Fund-$607.32, Road Fund-$113,162.11.
Marinich 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 June 6, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.
ADJOURN: Marinich motioned, seconded by Eliason to adjourn at 7:00 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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2021 Annual Meeting Minutes

Skanee Townhall

ARVON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL/BUDGET MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 30, 2021

CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Jay Fish called the March 30, 2021 Annual/Budget meeting to order that was held at the Skanee Fire Hall at 5:00 P.M. 

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

ROLL CALL: Taken at 5:00 p.m.

MARCH 30, 2020 MINUTES APPROVAL: Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Linnea Barron to approve the minutes of the March 30, 2020 meeting.  All in favor, motion passed.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chris Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Joanne Erickson, to approve the Agenda.  All in favor, motion passed.

SUPERVISOR’S TOWNSHIP UPDATE:   Supervisor Fish introduced himself as the new Supervisor. He had no township updates due to him just being elected.

TOWNSHIP HALL MAINTENANCE:  No hall maintenance was done this fiscal year.         

DEPOSITORY:  Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Chris Wahmhoff to stay with Superior National Bank and Baraga Co. Credit Union as the Township depositories.  All in favor, motion passed. 

SALARY APPROVAL: The Supervisor’s salary raise from $6,500.00 to $8,750.00, the Clerk salary to raise from $8,750.00 to $10,250.00 per year, the Treasurer’s salary to remain at $10,250.00 a year and the Trustees remain $100.00 per meeting.  Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Chris Wahmhoff to approve the salaries.  All in favor, motion passed.

DATES, TIMES, LOCATION OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS: The Regular monthly meetings are at 6:00 P.M. At the Skanee Fire Hall. Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Bette Gabe to leave it the same.  All in favor, motion passed.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATES: Linnea Barron motioned, seconded by Joanne Erickson to approve the Federal Government rate per mile for reimbursement.  All in favor, motion passed.

TOWN HALL/FIRE HALL RENTAL FEES AND AGREEMENTS: Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Chris Wahmhoff to leave the downstairs and upstairs of the Town Hall from to $150.00 each and leave the deposit fee for alcohol at $100.00.  Rental of the Fire Hall remains $50.00 and a $100.00 deposit for alcohol.  The Fire hall rental will be free to all Fire Dept. members.  All in favor, motion passed.

CEMETERY LOT FEES: Joanne Erickson motioned to keep the cemetery lot fees to $400.00 for a full lot and a half lot $250.00 for the taxpayers of Arvon Township.   All in favor, motion passed. 

CEMETERY CLEAN UP: Joanne Erickson motioned, seconded by Bette Gabe to bid out the Skanee cemetery clean up again this year.  All in favor, motion passed.  Marinich will put an ad in paper for bids in the next weeks paper.

BOARD OF REVIEW/ZONING BOARD/ELECTION BOARD SALARIES:  Board of Review wage is $15.00/hr. with paid lunch. The Election Chairperson’s wage remains at $15.50/hr. and the election workers wage remains at $15.00/hr., their paid lunches remains $10.00 each. The Zoning/Planning Board/Zoning Board of Appeals chairperson and secretary remain at $65.00 per meeting, and the Zoning Board members remain at $50.00 per meeting. Any training for the Board of Review, Zoning Boards or the Election Board will be paid  $25.00 for a half day (up to 4 hours) and $50.00 for a full day (over 4 hours) plus mileage. Anderson request his Zoning Administrator be raised from $100.00 to$200.00 a month.  With Anderson’s request, Joanne Erickson motioned, second by Bette Gabe to approve the wages and the increase for the Zoning Administrator and to leave the training as is.   All in favor, motion passed.        

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: 

ANNUAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT: Chris Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Joanne Erickson to adjourn the Annual meeting at 5:35 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.  

BUDGET MEETING: Supervisor Jay Fish called the 2020-2021/2021-2022 Budget meeting to order at 5:40 P.M. at the Township Fire Hall.  After the board read through the revised budget, Marinich motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the revised budget of 2010-2021.  All in favor, motion passed.

– After the board read through the Budget of 2021-2022, Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the 2021-2022 Budget.  All in favor, motion passed. 

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

ADJOURNMENT:  Marinich motioned, seconded by Larson to adjourn the Budget meeting at 6:00 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich

Arvon Township Clerk

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Township Board Meeting Minutes April 2022

Skanee Townhall

APRIL 4, 2022 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 April 4, 2022.

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 March 7, 2022 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Lindert would like to see a community garden and using the township hall for projects like preserving foods, etc. 

OLD BUSINESS: A man that bought Rogala’s land would like to purchase the townships 38 acres on the Aura side.                                                                                                                                                                                      -Marinich found a file on the Tom Bauchan issue back when he was requesting a special use permit for a deer farm.  Fish will look this over and bring it to the township attorney with Ken Anderson.  This will be tabled until they meet with Tinti. 

NEW BUSINESS:  Fish let the public know that the township board set aside $10,000.00 in the budget for the chloride on the gravel roads in Arvon Township.  Fish will call Mills on the details.  Tabled until next months’ meeting. 

-Fish let the public know that the township board put aside $30,000.00 in the budget for township hall repair.  Marinich will put an ad in the paper for bids on windows/siding.  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Janda to put the ads in the paper for bids.  Tabled until next months’ meeting.

-Marinich will put the add in the paper for cemetery clean up bids the last week of April.                                               

JAMES FEDIE:

MAIL CALL:   

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$321,936.72 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$20,782.24 Fire Fund-$248,635.67 Liquor Fund-$651.98, Road Fund-$94,801.40.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be May 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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Planning Commission Work Session April 28, 2022

April 28, 2022

Call to Order:  5:20 p.m.

Roll Call:  Nancy Strohschein, Chairperson; Linnea Barron, Secretary; Joe Bollech, Trustee; Bob Janda, Trustee; Robert Lindert, Trustee; Jay Loman, Trustee.  Dorothy Nankervis has resigned.

Pledge of Allegiance:  The Pledge was recited.

Approval of Agenda:  Bob made a motion to accept the agenda, seconded by Joe.  All approved.

Approval of Minutes:  Corrections were made to the minutes from the April 13, 2022 work session consisting of:  On goal #4; Housing – remove the wording “and property maintenance codes” from the first objective.  The sentence should read:  Ensure enforcement of the Arvon Township building codes and Arvon Township Zoning Ordinance.  Nancy made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, seconded by Bob.  Motion carried.

Old and New Business:  We are working on our last goal, Goal 6, which reads:  Protect our environment by requiring full disclosure of commercial or industrial development that will greatly impact our area.  It was decided to drop the word ‘greatly’ from the goal.  The objectives will be the same from our old plan. 

  1.  The Township will require full disclosure of information including type of business, type of mining, size of the area, length of land use, plan for transportation and roads, plans for cleaning up after use.
  2. The environmental impact study will be done by a company chosen by the Township.
  3. The company will hold a public forum so the community can receive information and ask questions.
  4. Economic development is encouraged if the plan is suitable for the area while protecting the environment.

At 6 p.m. Jason McCarthy reviewed the process for finalizing the Master Plan which includes a 62-day review period, a public hearing, notices to municipalities, and approval by the Township Board.  He also went over the Future Land Use Plan part of the Master Plan.  We talked about maps for township districts and where government property is located.  The possibility of changes in zoning with future development where the present ordinance allows.  We had a discussion on blight, tax rolls, approximate minimum size lot and map changes

Next Meeting Date:  May 19, 2022, 6 p.m. and the firehall.

Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m., with motion made by Joe and seconded by Jay, all approved.

Submitted by Linnea Barron, Secretary

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Planning Commission Work Session March 28, 2022

Arvon Township Planning Commission Work Session

Monday, March 28, 2022

Call to Order:  6 p.m.

Roll Call:  Nancy Strohschein, Chairman; Jay Loman, Trustee, Robert Lindert, Trustee; Joe Bollech, Trustee; Bob Janda, Township Board Representative; Linnea Barron, Secretary.  Absent:  Dorothy Nankervis, will be resigning.

Pledge of Allegiance:  The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Agenda:  Approval of minutes from last work session differed until next meeting.  Review goals and objectives.  Time frame for finishing the Master Plan.

Goal #1:  Natural Resources and Character.  Arvon Township will encourage development that seeks to preserve, protect and perpetuate the Township’s natural resources.  The township will take proactive measure to protect and preserve its rural character.    Objectives:  1.  Something on blight without stating blight, such as to show pride in enhancing the visual appearance of properties.  2.  Research steps to become a dark skies international community.  3.  Objective from Marquette township (objective 1.9) about care of sensitive environmental areas.  4.  The strategy will identify those uses which are most appropriate for Arvon Township based on renewable resources such as forestry and tourism, continue to encourage businesses that have demonstrated responsibility towards the environment.  5.  Improve signage at entrance to Arvon Township and to various points of interest, i.e., cemetaries, township park, waterfalls.

Goal #2:  Transportation.  The township will continue to work with Baraga County and within the township to enhance the travel patterns and accessibility of all users throughout the township.  Objectives:  1.  County roadways will continue to be maintained and future uses will be considered when decisions involving long term maintenance are concerned.  2.  The township will continue to work with Baraga County Road Commission to decide the best course of action for the local road system.  3.  Provide additional support for motorized and non-motorized access and trail connectivity in area, where and when feasible. (from objective 2.15 from Marquette township.  4.  Active investigation into better dust control methods.

Goal #3:  Recreation.  Recreational opportunities for residents and visitors will be enhanced by improving the variety and amount of recreational resources without negatively impacting the natural environment.  Objectives:  1.  Improve access to natural features where applicable, better roads.  2.  Investigate dark skies designation.  3.  Build large dock for handicap accessibility for fishing at the township park, and better lighting on dock.  4.  Utilize the property Arvon Township owns next to Witz Marina for a kayak launch and possibly handicap accessible.  5.  Possible grants for playground equipment at the township park, fencing around ballpark.  6.  Provide the public information on where campgrounds exist, bike trail information, ORV trails, vacation rentals, dining information, fuel and groceries; perhaps a brochure.

Next Meeting:  The next meeting will be after our quarterly meeting, for an hour.  That will be April 13, 2022, 6 p.m. at the firehall.

Adjourn:  Robert made a motion to adjourn, Bob seconded the motion.  The motion carried and adjourned at 8 p.m.

Submitted by Linnea Barron, Secretary

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Planning Commission Work Session March 17, 2022

March 17, 2022

Call to Order:  6:00 p.m.

Roll Call:  Nancy Strohschein, Chairman; Bob Janda, Township Board Representative; Jay Loman, Trustee, Joe Bollech, Trustee; Robert Lindert, Trustee; Linnea Barron, Secretary.  Absent:  Dorothy Nankervis, will be resigning from the board.

Pledge:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Agenda:  Nancy had sent out an agenda earlier, which we used.  Jay made a motion to accept the agenda, seconded by Joe.

Minutes:  The minutes from the January 17, 2022 work session were reviewed.  Motion made by Bob to accept the minutes, seconded by Nancy.  The minutes from February 24, 2022 work session was reviewed.  Motion made by Jay to accept the minutes, seconded by Robert, motion carried for both minutes.

Old Business/New Business:  At the March 17, 2022 meeting, Nancy agreed to become the new chairman but we did not officially make a motion and approve this.  So Linnea made a motion for Nancy to become the new chairperson, seconded by Jay, motion carried and Nancy was approved.

The work session concentrated on the goals and objectives of the present Master Plan.  Our old master plan had eleven (11) goals.  We went through each one separately and came up with six (6) goals by combining goals or eliminating goals.  The goals we felt represented Arvon Township include:  Natural Resources and Character; Transportation; Recreation; Housing; Public Service, Government and Infrastructure; and Economic Development.  We compared the goals from Marquette County where applicable. 

At our next meeting, we will tackle the objectives.  We reviewed the old objectives and some will be kept and/or combined with others.  We will review the objectives from Marquette County and add new objectives reflecting the comments/suggestions from the public hearing from July 2021.

Next Meeting:  Monday, March 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m. at the fire hall.

Adjournment:  Jay made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Bob.  Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

Submitted by Linnea Barron, Secretary

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Planning & Zoning Qtrly Meeting April 2022

Arvon Township Planning Commission Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Call to Order:  6 p.m.

Roll Call:  Nancy Strohschein, Chairperson; Ken Anderson, Zoning Administrator; Joe Bollech, Trustee; Bob Janda, Township Board Representative; Jay Loman, Trustee; Robert Lindert, Trustee; Linnea Barron, Secretary.

Recognition of visitors:  Bette Gabe

Pledge of Allegiance:  Pledge recited.

Comments on agenda:  None.

Approval of agenda:  Robert made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Bob, motion carried.

Approval of minutes from January 12, 2022 quarterly minutes.  Jay made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Robert, motion carried.

Public comments:  None

Old Business: 

  1. Planning commission comments/concerns:  Nancy is new to the chairperson position and is hoping to get caught up by July.  Noted she is doing a great job.
  2. Bob Janda:  Report from Township Board Representative:  None.
  3. Jay Loman:  Report of Zoning Board of Appeals Representative:  None.
  4. Update on Master Plan and Recreation Plan:  Work continues on the Master Plan especially on the goals and objectives portion.  The work sessions are productive and a work session will follow this meeting.
  5. Solar Energy:  Ken has reviewed two solar energy systems on Vicks Road, with two more to review.  We reviewed Baraga Township’s Solar Energy section in their ordinance and feel that this would be something we could adopt.  There was an exception to a height restriction and decision to remove this was made.  Also, all solar energy systems need a permit and inspection.  A motion was made by Nancy to accept the solar energy systems from Baraga Township into our ordinance with exclusion of height restriction, seconded by Robert.  All approved and motion carried.
  6. Off-grid living:  Ken presented a map showing a development off of Karschney Road with seventeen (17) parcels, some of which are sold.  The map shows easement but not to all the parcels. 
  7. Ken stated there are ten (10) new homes going up in the township; Townline Rd, Black Creek Rd, St. Syr, Paulson Rd, Karschney Rd, Miron Drive, Sicotte Rd, Ravenwood, and Park Road.
  8. At the January quarterly meeting, we discussed the request from Ken to make a change on page 27 in the ordinance under Recreational Unit, to delete the word ‘tent’ from the definition.  Also, to add a new definition for ‘tent’ to read:  Tent:  A temporary movable fabric or membrane shelter or enclosure for transient recreational activities.  A motion was not made at that time and at this meeting Nancy made a motion to make the change to delete the word ‘tent’ on page 27, and to add the new definition for tent to the ordinance.  Linnea seconded, and all approved, motion carried.

New Business: 

  1. Correspondence received:  None.
  2. Annual report to Township Board.  Nancy will get minutes from previous annual reports.
  3. Dark Skies plan and requirements:  Robert shared information he had for a Dark Skies designation and steps to take to handle the lighting around Arvon Township now to address bright lighting.
  4. Robert and Nancy are our new members and attended a Michigan Association of Planning training class.  They found this beneficial. 

Next Quarterly Meeting:  July 13, 2022, 6 p.m. at the Firehall or Townhall.

Adjournment:  Bob made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Joe, motion carried.  Time adjourned:  7:02 p.m. Submitted by Linnea Barron, Secretary

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Township Board Meeting Minutes March 2022

Skanee Townhall

MARCH 7, 2022 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 March 7, 2022.

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 February 7, 2022 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 requests Strohshcein and Lindert to take online training with The Michigan Association of Planning.  Training would be March 21st and 22nd.  The cost will be approximately $80.00.  Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the training and cost.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Rebecca Huttema was present at the meeting wondering if the township could have a farmers market.  Marinich will call Hannula Insurance to find out about any liability issues.  Sheriff Borgan will find out the details on how L’Anse Township permits their market.  Huttema also would like to see a lending library in Arvon Township.  This will be tabled until next months’ meeting.

OLD BUSINESS: Anderson briefly went through mapping with Fish on the land easement issue.  Fish is get with

Anderson more on this.  This will be tabled until next months’ meeting. 

NEW BUSINESS:                                                                                                                                                                 

JAMES FEDIE:   Fedie let the board know that the Board of Review will be meeting March 14th from 9-3 and March 16th from 3-9.

MAIL CALL:   Fish went to board of review training in Houghton.  At the meeting there was talk about townships getting hit with organizations buying land and paying no taxes.  Baraga County Supervisors would like to get a meeting set up with Jack Bergman to see how our townships could protect ourselves from this.  This will be tabled until more information from Fish. 

-Bill Menge contacted Fish about the township purchasing a senior citizen bus. 

TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$337,955.79 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$20,782.24 Fire Fund-$260,408.97 Liquor Fund-$696.64, Road Fund-$94,801.40.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

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

NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be April 4, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

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

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

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