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GRANT TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETINGHeld at the Grant Township Hall 230 Gratiot Street Copper Harbor, Michigan 49918 Minutes for Tuesday, January 13th, 2009Call to OrderSupervisor Ken Stigers called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call
Present were Supervisor Ken Stigers, Treasurer Karen Karl, Clerk Kelly Coltas, Trustee Ned Huwatschek and Trustee Art Davis.
Monthly ReportsTreasurer’s Report
Utility Board Met on December 12/16/08. The Operator Rich Harrer was present and mentioned that he would be retiring in a few years, so they should be looking for a replacement. DDA No Quorum Public Safety CH Fire Dept: The regular monthly meeting of the CHFD was held on 1/09/09. Items discussed, they have received a 50/50 DNR Grant, the grand will be used to replace a22 year old portable pump. The total pump price was $3739.00. CHFD and DNR both paid $1870.00 plus cost of 12 volt battery for starting. Pump is in but not set up yet. Also discussed the upcoming 2 yr renewal of CPR/ first aid course. Donated to the Pigs N Heat hockey game in February. After running equipment, Lee served Chili and Texas Toast plus dessert. At the mid month meeting discussed the awarding of the DNR grant and that the FF1 class will start 1/04/09 and new member Jack Smith will be taking the class this winter. Foam systems were run for the month and a round table discussion followed. One page out for Keweenaw Mt. Lodge on 12/18/08 for a fire alarm. No smoke detected. Recap of “2008” of fire runs and 1st responder assists: 21 1st responder calls 4 fire pages (2 in LLB and 2 Keweenaw Mt. Lodge) 0 wild fire calls 15 service – good will calls (including, 4th of July, foot race, triathonlon, Fat Tire, Art in the Park, car rally, and trail riders.) total 40 runs. LLB Fire Dept: Monthly meeting was held on 12/02/08. Fire gear for Talvensaari received. The nozzle from Goodman fire has not been located and new one will be ordered. Drivers training certificates from the state of Michigan has been received for Menominee and Erbish. Discussions held on a mailing to Grant Township residents, reminding them of the 911 service. This is because of the Goodman fire, was looking to find a number to call and forgotten about 911. On 12/13/08 while exercising Truck #1 the fireman had fail to remember that the generator door and generator had not been closed back into truck. He then backed up into a steel pole and jammed the door on the call causing damage to the two compartment doors and the tray slides plus the door jam on the hall. The Supervisor was notified and insurance contacted. New parts have been ordered. There is $100.00 deductible and internal incident report was also done and a copy supplied to the board. No second meeting due to holidays. No fire calls and one ems call at Bohemia. One call out of town but was called off. 1st Responders: 0 north end 1 south end 911 No meeting Old Business Hunter’s Point Update: An executed Project Agreement for Phase 1 has been received from the Trust Fund. The two required appraisals for the acquisition of Hunter’s Point Phase 2 have been received and forwarded to the Trust Fund. Recreation Plan: We have received word from the MNRTF the expiration date of the Township’s current Recreation Plan has been extended through 12/31/09. The new Recreation Plan will run from 1/01/10 thru 12/31/14. We expect to have the mock up of the new Recreation Plan to Bill Olsen of UPEA this Friday. Public Comment Not e: Mr. Glieberman was allowed to speak at the beginning of the Board Meeting so he did not have to stay for the whole meeting. Lonnie Glieberman of Mount Bohemia came to the board to discuss his ongoing problems with Matt Arko the Township Assessor. Mount Bohemia and Lake Superior Land Co. both have difficulty getting current tax assessments from Mr. Arko and he has continued to assess them incorrectly even though they have filed action and won. It is a frustrating experience to work with him (Arko) and he refuses to speak directly to Lonnie. The legal fees are prohibitive and unnecessary if Mr. Arko would just do his job. As of this meeting we (Mt. Bohemia) have not yet received our winter tax bills, they were supposed to be out in December and it is past the first of the year. New BusinessThe Board discussed how to work the problem between Matt Arko the Township Assessor and Mr. Glieberman from Mt. Bohemia. Supervisor Ken Stigers said he would personally work with Mr. Glieberman and Matt to try to resolve this matter. Tax Bills: A portion of the tax bills seemed to have being lost in the mail. After numerous calls from people looking for their taxes, it became apparent that this was serious and needed to be addressed. Treasurer Karen Karl was able to narrow down which batch was missing and spoke with the Assessor Matt Arko and had him reissue the missing bills. They were reissued the first of the year.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Ken Stigers Grant Township Supervisor |
