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 December 1, 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 November 3, 2025. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Bette Gabe let the board know that 4 residents that live on Park Road attended a Baraga Road Commission meeting. Five commissioners interacted with them and answered questions they had. They told them to form a committee for Park Road. Also let them know that there is funding out there, grants, and possibly tribal money. The Township board let them know that the township could possibly match a grant.
-One of the Vick’s Road residents questioned why there was not a timer set for 3 minutes for public comment.
-Ron Carmody let the board members and Vick’s road residents know that he and his wife purchased a lot on Vick’s road.
-Pat from the Keweenaw Land Trust was present at the meeting. She was told that the KLT has been mentioned at board meetings, she wants to be informed if their property is going to be discussed at future meetings.
-Strohshein asked if the Planning Commission Update can be left on the agenda. She also let the board know that the Planning Commission will be meeting the 4th Thursday of each quarter for 2026. She also let the board know that Joe Bollech wants to step down from the Planning Commission. His term expires June 2026.
-Mary Deline questioned why there is such an issue on Vick’s Road. After the public shared their opinions, Fish let the audience know that there were several conversations going on between Arvon township residents. Fish let the public know that there is too many conversations going on at one time and they were not addressed to the board. He also let the public know that there will be no more showing up to board members places of business or their residents unless a time and date is set prior.
OLD BUSINESS: Northern Edge Land Management was the only plowing bid the township received. $65.00 per service for the Access Site and $85.00 per service for the Skanee Township Park. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the bid. All in favor, motion passed.
-MTA suggests the township not to base building fees with neighboring townships and to approve the updated fees at the next Township Annual meeting. This will be tabled until the March 2026 annual meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
JIM FEDIE:
MAIL CALL: The Township board was handed letters from the Vick’s Road residents that were present. Fish let them know that they will be turned over to the Township attorney, that they will be opened at that time.
TREASURERS REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$288,957.90, Ambulance/EMT Fund-$27,147.23, Fire Fund-$428,586.26, Liquor Fund-$981.08, Road Fund-$310,242.27. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. All in favor, motion passed.
BILL APPROVAL: Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the bills. All in favor, motion passed.
NEXT MEETING DATE:The next meeting day will be January 5,2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Fire Hall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Marinich to adjourn at 6:40 P.M. All in favor, motion passed
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk