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 November 6, 2023.
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 the October 2, 2023 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 asked if the Sawmill Road property was sold and if it was, was it tagged. Fish let her know that the property has been sold and that is all he knows as of now.
-Strohshein let the board know that there is a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Baraga County residents that live on the lake or river. FEMA flood insurance is available. Strohshein let the board know that the Planning Commission is done with the FEMA issue.
OLD BUSINESS: Nancy Strohshein let the board know that the Planning commission will be working with their consultant through the winter. She would like to get a Recreation Committee started also. There are several people that marked on the survey that the PC sent out that would be interested in volunteering to be on the Recreation Committee board.
-Marinich will post a notice in the paper for a Zoning Administrator position opening in Arvon Township starting the first of the year.
-Fish let the board know that Tinti finally returned his phone calls. Tinti let Fish know that he has read through everything. Last month the board passed that we retrieve the papers from Tinti and hire a new township attorney. After discussion, Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to have Fish drive to Tinti’s office and pick up all the papers concerning the land easement issue. Marinich said she will also like to go. Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson to get all the papers from Tinti and to pay mileage. All in favor,motion passed.
-K&N Contractors resubmitted their bid with more details. Erickson motioned, seconded by Janda to approve the bid of $47,850.00. All in favor, motion passed.
-Royal Lawn Care was the only bid for the Access site-$1,200.00 and the Skanee Park-$800.00. Janda motioned, seconded by Eliason to approve the bid. All in favor, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
JAMES FEDIE:
MAIL CALL: Fish received a letter from Thomas and Debra Armstrong that have property on 6 Pack Alley Rd. They want Arvon Township to maintain that road claiming that the township has the machines necessary to maintain this road. The Township is not responsible for maintaining private roads.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Eliason gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report. General Fund-$318,469.96; Ambulance/EMT Fund-$20,562.94; Fire Fund-$303,472.89; Liquor Fund-$922.25; Road Fund-$171,330.46.
Marinich motioned, seconded by Erickson 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 December 4, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.
ADJOURN: Eliason motioned, seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 7:00 P.M. All in favor, motion passed.
Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk
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