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GRANT TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETINGHeld at the Lac La Belle Fire Hall 6314 Superior Street Lac La Belle, Michigan 49950 Minutes for Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 Call to OrderSupervisor Ken Stigers called the meeting to order at 6:03 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.
Supervisor’s Remarks Recreation Plan Results: The Board and UPE met on May 26th, 09 to work on details of the new Recreation Plan. The DNR have changed the guide lines of how these are to be done. The Plan is to be vague so we can apply for a variety of projects. The results of the survey have given resulted in a nine point plan.
Monthly ReportsTreasurer’s Report
Utility Board Traverse Engineering Services has been in discussion with Rural Development about the data we supplied covering sales and rates. We will have to revise our data when further direction has been received. Mr. Jaaskelainen has agreed to grant the necessary easement across his property to reach the south boundary of the plat of Copper Harbor. DDA The DDA was looking at expanding parking for the Township Park, and they met with resistance from the Copper Harbor School Board. The School Board did not feel a parking lot so close to the school playground a good idea. So they are tabling those plans and looking at other options. Hunter’s Point Both appraisals submitted for review have been approved. The one authored by Steigerwaldt Land Services was recommended. The replacement Kiosk panel with the Gary Barker memorial panel has been received. Rich Jamsen and Mr. Powers re stained the Hunter’s Point restroom. The $600,000 donation towards the purchase of Hunter’s Point 2 has been withdrawn. We are exploring other opportunities. Public Safety CH Fire Dept: Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Friday June 12th, 09. At the Mariner North from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be a silent Auction and Bake Sale as well. There was one fire call out on 6/04/09 for a chimney fire. LLB Fire Dept: Pancake breakfast was a success, also received a nice donation from Tom and Sue Strohl, who have a cottage in Bete Gris. They held the first annual LLBVFD Pancake Breakfast West at their home in Colorado and rose over $800.00. The new portable Hale pump is in and on Truck #1. Truck #1 is complete re: repairs. Nominations were held for officers and appointed positions. No change in officers. Elections at the June meeting. Discussions on the sale of tickets for the kayak which is going along fine. Monthly training on May 22nd, ran all trucks and blew out dry hydrants except Betsy as the water level is too low. Rinne will Dredge Montgomery point and Betsy‘s Dry Hydrants. Betsy’s Hydrant will need modifications No Call outs. 1st Responders: No Call outs 911 AT&T has submitted a proposal to allow 911 calls to be answered at the 289 exchange building on M-26 when 911 calls cannot leave the 289 exchange. It would consist of a “call box” located on the outside of the building that would enable a Sheriff’s Deputy to plug in a phone and answer 911 calls. The cost for this service would be $2,212.08 per year. This compares to the $2,748 per year charge that Keweenaw County pays for the 911 service. The proposed change was not acceptable to the 911 committee and the situation will be studied further. Gerry Primeau has developed a communications protocol for use at mass casualty events in Keweenaw County. Keweenaw County Emergency coordinator Jack Dueweke plans to have a drill later in the summer which will include using the new protocols. Old Business Ambulance on the North End, was brought to the board of Mercy Ambulance, unfortunately it was voted down. Not all members were present for the vote, so it will be revisited at the August meeting. Grant Township will continue with plans to train two 1st responders to the EMT level. This will enable them to also work on the ambulance if and when we get one. Clean Up Days will be on June 13th and 14th. The Dumpsters will be coming on Friday; we will also be getting a metal dumpster for both locations from Julio Construction. It will be for metals, but no white goods, tires or batteries. Band Shell: The Township has to table this until we have more information from our attorney and insurance person. New BusinessTrail Head Sign in the Park. This will be located 55ft from the south east corner of the building near the sidewalk. It will not be cemented in place until the parking situation has been established.
Put forth by Davis/Coltas, all were in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Gary Barker Memorial Service Plans for the Gary Barker memorial Service are being developed. It is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th, 09, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Grant Township Hall. The Hunter’s Point Boardwalk will be dedicated to Gary’s Memory during the service. Local emailing announcing the service will be sent out in early July along with a notice in the Gazette. We will be asking for donations for the desert table. Rick Olson will handle publicity for the South End. Public Comment: Dick Schaefer thanked the Board for coming to Lac La Belle for the meeting and also was pleased with the direction of the Recreational Plan.
Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Ken Stigers Grant Township Supervisor |
