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 7, 2025.
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 June 2,2025 minutes. All in favor, motion passed.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the agenda. All in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Strohshein let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding their quarterly meeting on July 10, 2025.
OLD BUSINESS: The Carmody family was present at the meeting asking if they have an easement through Arvon Township’s property on Vick’s Road in Aura. Supervisor Fish let the family know that their father Pete Carmody was approved easement through the township’s property many years ago. With the passing away of their father
Marinich motioned, seconded by Janda to approve easement through the township’s property to the family of Pete Carmody again. All in favor, motion passed.
-One of the Carmody family members asked if he could talk to the township’s attorney about the easement details. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to allow the Carmody family to contact Tinti’s office at their own expense. All in favor, motion passed.
-K&N Contracting presented the Township Board a more detailed description of the 2024 township hall restoration project. After explaining the bid proposal, the board will pay the balance due.
-Barb Hanshaw would like the township to take over the Ravine Cemetery on Sicotte Rd. She will also donate one acre of land that is adjacent to the cemetery. This subject has been brought up in the past and was not approved. After discussion, the board has decided not to take on another cemetery. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda
not to accept Hanshaw’s offer. All in favor, motion passed.
- Sweeney contacted the township’s attorney about taking legal action against the Elmblad zoning issue. Tinti will need written permission from the Board to pursue legal action. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the written permission to Tinti. All, but Eliason in favor, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS: Doug Mills from the Baraga Co. Road Commission requests Arvon Township to approve a grant resolution pertaining to the May 15, 2025 flooding damage on Arvon Township roads. It is relief funds from the State of Michigan that the Baraga Co. Road Commission cannot apply for, it must be applied by Townships and Counties. Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the State Disaster Contingency Fund Grant
Resolution. All in favor, motion passed.
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL:
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$307,786.25,
Ambulance/EMT Fund-$31,561.08 Fire Fund-$420,293.07 Liquor Fund-$654.38, Road Fund-$293,679.12.
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 4,2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Township Firehall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Janda to adjourn at 6:55 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk