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 4, 2025.
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 July 7,2025 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Strohshein would like “Planning Commission Update” under “Old Business.” With the addition, Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Donna Preston expressed how her family liked the new pickleball court. Asked if the township could put a basketball there.
OLD BUSINESS: Vick’s Road residents request to be on the agenda to discuss the Vick’s Road easement issue.
Supervisor Fish advised them that the Arvon Township board is out and does not want any part of this easement issue. Vick’s Road residents want the Board to change the July 7,2025 minutes, they don’t believe that “easement through Arvon Township’s property on Vick’s Road in Aura” is accurate. After discussion, the Township board is leaving the minutes as is until they contact the township attorney. They also asked if there is documentation proving that the Township Board gave Pete Carmody easement through the Township property years ago. One of Vick’s Road residents let the board know that they talked to the Arvon Township Attorney Tinti and he told them to put up a gate. On several occasions during the meeting, Supervisor Fish advised them that the Arvon Township
Board is out and that this issue is between the Carmody family and the Vick’s Road residents.
-Erickson motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the State Disaster Cost Participation Agreement. This is funds that the Baraga County Road Commission will receive towards the May flooding. All in favor, motion passed.
-Nancy Strohshein asked the Township board to look into updating building fees. The board will get more information from other townships to compare fees for the October meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: Marinich would like approval for the Election inspectors for the August 5,2025 election. Jenny Janda-election chairperson, Gail Hollon and Shirley Soli election inspectors. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the workers. All in favor, motion passed.
JAMES FEDIE: Fedie let the board know that the Board of Review met on July 22, 2025.
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$313,529.61, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$40,942.37 Fire Fund-$420,900.19 Liquor Fund-$609.72, Road Fund-$295,756.33. Janda motioned, seconded by Erickson to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Janda 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 September 8,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to adjourn at 6:35 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk