Township Meeting Minutes March 2020

MARCH 2, 2020 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:   Supervisor James Soli called the Regular Board meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. at the Arvon Township fire hall on March 2, 2020.          

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT: James Soli-Supervisor, Krystal Larson-Treasurer, Lisa Marinich-Clerk,  Keith Erickson-Trustee, absent, Chris Wahmhoff-Trustee.

MINUTES APPROVAL: Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Larson to approve the February 3, 2020 minutes.  All in favor, motion passed.

AGENDA APPROVAL:  Soli requests “REA” added under “New Business”.  With the addition to the agenda, Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the agenda.  All in favor, motion passed.   

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Gabe let the board know that the Planning Commission will be holding a public meeting soon.

OLD BUSINESS: Doug Mills asked the board if they would put the Road Millage on the November ballot instead of the August ballot.  He said that the Baraga County Road Commission will also have millage renewal on the November ballot and thought it would be better if both millages were at the same time.  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Larson to change the date.  All in favor, motion passed.                                                          

NEW BUSINESS: Bay Ambulance annual service agreement is due.  No changes, $10,350.00 for the year.  Larson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Bay Ambulance agreement.  All in favor, motion passed.

-Ontonagon Rea has to update their documentation.  They request that the township execute a Franchise Agreement permitting REA to continue providing electric services to Arvon Township.  Larson motioned, seconded by Marinich to approve the agreement.  All in favor, motion passed. 

JAMES FEDIE:   Fedie sent out change notices on February 21, 2020 and to let the board know that the Board of Review will be meeting this week. 

MAIL CALL:  

TREASURER’S REPORT: Larson gave the Treasurer’s Report.  General Fund-$210,872.63 Ambulance/EMT Fund-$37,722.85 Fire Fund-$191,769.80 Liquor Fund-$668.92, Road Fund-$16,890.83.  Marinich motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  All in favor, motion passed.      

BILL APPROVAL: Larson motioned, seconded by Wahmhoff to approve the bills.   All in favor, motion passed.                                                                                                                               NEXT MEETING DATE:   The next meeting date will be April 6, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fire hall.

ADJOURN:  Wahmhoff motioned, seconded by Larson to adjourn at 6:05 P.M.  All in favor, motion passed.

Lisa M. Marinich/Arvon Township Clerk

No April regular board meeting due to Covid-19

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