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GRANT TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETINGHeld at the Grant Township Hall 230 Gratiot Street Copper Harbor, Michigan 49918 Minutes for Tuesday, July 8th, 2008Call to OrderSupervisor Meg Vivian called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance. Roll CallPresent were Supervisor Meg Vivian, Treasurer Karen Karl, and Clerk Kelly Coltas, Trustees Gary Barker and Roxann Smith.
Supervisor’s Remarks and Correspondence
Keweenaw County Board Meeting to be held at the Grant Township Hall, Copper Harbor, MI on Wednesday July 16th, 08 at 6:00 p.m.
DEQ wellhead Protection Grant has been approved for July 1st, 2008 through June 30, 2009 MDOT, a request for a speed study on M-26 in Copper Harbor has been requested by a community member. Monthly ReportsTreasurer’s ReportMeeting was held too early in the month for the Treasurer to receive the statements from the Bank. No report. Utility Board Discussed rolling delinquent bills on to the Tax rolls. DDA Met with a quorum, discussed dock projects: signage and bear proof garbage containers and benches/picnic tables for the water front parks. Band Shell Gazebo- a temporary moveable band shell is in the works with matching funds from the trail committee. This will help get a feel for the proper positioning and needs for a more permanent structure. Public Safety CH Fire Dept: Annual monthly meeting was on July 2nd, discussed the 4th of July parade, the hot dog fundraiser in the park, and the fire works. There will be a meeting with the U.S. C.G. on July 12th to discuss boating. The DNR 50/50 grant due in on July 15th. 800 Mhz radio operations/ 1st responders for the Keweenaw trails running on July 11-13th and the Fat Tire Festival August 31st. Dick Powers was present to Demonstrate the 800 Mhz to new members. Don Kauppi was present to go over the plan for the firework display. The annual Spaghetti Dinner / bake sale was a great success and the first annual golf outing on June 15th netted $160.00 for the department. The annual spring clean up produced its usual 40-yard of Junk. This year we also had scrap metal and received a lot of it as well as tires. We as of yet do not know what was made off the scrap metal. 5 page outs, 2 being 1st Responder calls. LLB Fire Dept: Report not received yet. 1st Responders: 2 call outs 911 The batteries and chargers have now being replaced in the Copper Harbor SLC. No further update was available on the Lac Labelle and Eagle Harbor updates. Park and Rec Planning Material on the Rec Plan was received from Sam Raymond, Aaron Rogers and Gary Barker. It was forwarded with material on Hunter’s Point to Bill Olsen. There was no action plans submitted, this will have to be developed. Other than references to Keweenaw County projects, which may not be appropriated as they have their own Rec plan, everything looked in order. Copies will be given to the Board members to review. Old Business The Drop Box has been installed and is in use. Does need touch up of correct color paint and a sign is to be made for above the slot. This will be made of wood to keep in the theme of the rest of the building. Hunter’s Point Update: B&B Contracting has completed all the board walk work with the exception of installing the kiosk, which has been shipped and the installation of a handicapped sign on the rest room. The kiosk panels have been received. UPEA has prepared a pay request ($165,135) for B&B Contracting for this month’s meeting that will cover all work with the exception of the kiosk installation and an extra for additional railing near the viewing deck and the restroom sign. This will be approved at this meeting. It will be followed as soon as possible by a request for reimbursement to the Trust Fund. We have a request for the final payment of ($2,900) to B&B Contracting, which will be paid as soon as the kiosk work and rest room sign installation is complete. It will be paid before the August meeting so it can be sent in with a final request for reimbursement to the Trust Fund. When the final request is received by the Trust Fund they will schedule a site visit by a DNR engineer. When this is completed we can receive the balance of the Grant payment from the Trust Fund. As the visit has to be scheduled, making the final payment and final reimbursement request before next month’s meeting will get us in line for the site visit earlier. As we will be finishing under budget Mr. Powers would like the Board to consider the placing of 24 yards (compacted) of 22A gravel to form an improved parking area. This would provide a designated parking area with a much better walking surface. A proposal from B&B has been received to prepare the surface and spread two truckloads of gravel for $1450. The Board will consider this request at this meeting. The legal description of Phase 2 parcels was received, was incorrect and is being revised. Mr. Powers is requesting a $2,000 retainer check for Yankee Associates to be delivered along with the corrected legal description so that the appraisal work can be started.
NOAANo word on the proposed power increase. The lease agreement proposal for a minimum lease payment was in error and has been removed.
New BusinessThe Lac Labelle 1st Responders are in need of two defibrillators. The Treasurer will check to see if we have money in the budget to cover one and they are checking with the sheriff to see if there is money for another one. We will revisit this request next month with more information. DNR Dock in Lac Labelle: This dock has been condemned; the residents of the area would like to know if and when it will be repaired. Supervisor will write a letter of inquiry to the intent and time table for repair.
Meeting adjourned at 6:58. Meg Vivian Grant Township Supervisor |
