At the Copper Harbor Visitor’s Center

Minutes for December 13, 2005

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

Supervisor Meg Vivian called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm, and led in the pledge of allegiance.

Roll Call

Present were Supervisor Meg Vivian, Treasurer Karen Karl, Clerk Kelly Coltas, Trustees Gary Barker and Roxann Smith.

 Motion to adopt Agenda put forth by Coltas/Smith, all were in favor 5-0, motion carried.

 Motion to approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of 09/13/05 Karl/Barker. All were in favor 5-0, motion carried.

Supervisor’s Remarks and Correspondence

 Remarks

Honorarium salaries, all honorarium salaries will be paid on a monthly basis starting with the new fiscal year (April 1 06). This includes honorariums for both Fire Chiefs and for our Sexton.

 Correspondence

 Guests

Ed Kisiel Supervisor for Eagle Harbor Township will address the Board during new business.

Monthly Department Reports

Treasurer’s Report

 Motion to accept Treasurer’s report put forth by Coltas / Smith, all were in favor 5-0, motion carried

Utility Board

Joel Toureniemi met with the UB with a request to look into the Mountain Lodge going on the CH water system. We at present do not have the capacity to handle the Mountain Lodge, so a test well is being dug and tested for capacity. If the well is capable of the capacity needed the Mountain Lodge will enter into negotiations with the landowner for the purchase of the property. They will then set up the new system with our present one and turn over operation to CH. The Mountain Lodge will bear the burden of expense in the complete set up of this system. But at present they are still in the testing phase.

DDA

No quorum and this months meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday December 27th 2005.

Public Safety

CH Fire Dept.

Meeting held 12/7/05, they had two page outs, both dealing with trees on power lines. One assist with 1st Responders. New pagers system is on line but still has a few bugs in it. The department has elected two new members Greg Mielcarz and Jeremy Tucker.

LLB Fire Dept.

Had regular meeting 12/6/05, no call outs, but one assist with 1st Responders. On Friday, December 9th, the Board and LLB FD had the signing for the new LLB Fire Truck. It was a festive affair with cake and coffee. The new fire truck should be ready in February.

1st Responders

One call out from CH and one from LLB

911

No Report.

Old Business

Hunter’s Point Update: We closed on Hunter’s Point Monday December 5th, 2005. All parties were pleased, it has been a long road and with more to come we are sure.

Road Maintenance: No estimates are prepared yet from the Road Commission but they hope to have them by late January or early February.

New Business

Ed Kisiel, Eagle Harbor Township Supervisor gave a presentation on a proposed partnership with Grant Township for the purpose of greater leverage in applying for grants. The Grant in question is for the Keweenaw Ridge Trail and the application needs to be in by December 19th, 2005. Albeit a last minute decision they feel the experience of putting in the Grant now will help Grandfather in the land in lieu of money match. All they are asking from Grant Township is a letter of support. They have the land match already and as the majority of the Ridge Trail would be in Eagle Harbor Township it still is a benefit for receiving funds in a multiple Township effort.

 Motion to have Supervisor Meg Vivian to write a letter of Intent to partner with Eagle Harbor Township for the purpose of attaining a CELCP Grant for the establishment of The Keweenaw Ridge Trail System, for the intended use of Silent Sports (i.e.: hiking, biking, skiing). Coltas/Barker put the motion forth with 4-1-support motion carried.

Sam Raymond president of CHIA came to the meeting to present the proposal of having the cross-country ski trail head start at the community bldg. It is the most practical spot to start it, as there is ample parking and public restrooms. Sam Raymond brought with him a copy of CHIA’s trail insurance, which lists Grant Township trail on it so that the township would have no liability issues.

 Motion to allow the Trail Head to start at The Copper Harbor Visitor Center/Community Bldg was put forth by Coltas/Smith and all were in favor, motion carried 5-0.

Isle Royale Queen Dock Project: The board was addressed last March on the proposed dock improvement for the Isle Royale Queen. At the time the Board had no objections, but wanted to make sure that they complied with all the various regulations. Supervisor Dick Powers wrote a letter outlining the requirements. They have complied with all requests and presented documents of proof. They are now in need of a resolution from the township to approve the project. This resolution is required before they can continue.

 Motion to Approve Resolution #23-05, Approving the Isle Royale Queen Dock Improvement Project, was put forward by Coltas/Karl the board was then polled.

Ayes: 5 Coltas, Karl, Vivian, Baker, and Smith

Nays: 0

Absent:0

Motion carried 5-0, Resolution# 23-05 approved.

Lac LaBelle Garbage Dumpster is in need of snow removable on a more regular basis.

 Motion to post for a plowing position at the Lac La Belle Dumpster, on an as need basis. The position will be paid at the current rate allocated for a person using his or her own vehicle. The rate is $15.00 an hour. The motion was put forward by Coltas/Smith, all were in favor, motion carried.

This will be posted for the period of one week with a letter of interest to be sent to the Township Clerk.

Public Comment

No comment

 Motion to pay audit bills and adjourn Coltas/Karl 5-0 Meeting Adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

Meg Vivian Kelly Coltas

Grant Township Supervisor Grant Township Clerk