|
GRANT TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETINGHeld at the Lac La Belle Fire Hall6314 Superior StreetLac La Belle, Michigan 49950Minutes for Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Call to Order Supervisor 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.· Motion to adopt Agenda put forth by Coltas/Huwatschek, all were in favor 5-0 motion carried.· Motion to approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of 05/11/10, and work session of 06/03/10, put forth by Coltas/Karl, all were in favor, motion carried 5-0. Supervisor’s Remarks Spring Cleanup will be held on June 12th and 13th. The firemen will man the dumpsters in both Lac La Belle and Copper Harbor. Julio Contracting will have trailers or dumpsters for scrap metal and white goods. Batteries will also be accepted but tires will not. Copper Harbor Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Friday the 11th of June at the Mariner North from 5 until 8 pm. There will be a bake sale and silent auction. Reassessing the Township: Our Assessor was present at this meeting to give a presentation on Reassessing of the Township. There have been a number of changes by the State in the Treasury Department. They adopted in 2000 a 14 point review and have recently updated with another 30 point review. This has caused problems with some Townships. They would like everything reassessed and up to date and then a physical inspection of 20%of all property in the Township every year. The Township can choose to do nothing until called on by the State or be proactive and start on the mandated changes soon. If the Township chooses to be proactive in this case they can save up to 70% of the cost by not having to rush through it. Monthly Reports Treasurer’s Report · Motion to accept Treasurers report as given, put forth by Coltas/Huwatschek. All were in favor and motion carried 5-0. Utility Board The Township has received a go ahead on the Well head expansion project by the DNRE. So will proceed with the pre engineering and the grant applications. Our Grant Attorneys Miller Canfield has suggested that the Township pass a reimbursement Resolution to guarantee that if the Township were to spend any money temporarily out of the General Fund that they would be able to be reimbursed by the Grant Monies and or the Water Department. · Motion to Adopt Resolution #22-2010, Resolution Declaring intent to Reimburse for Expenditures from the Well Head Expansion Project. The motion was put forth by Coltas and seconded by Davis. The Board was then Polled, Ken Stigers-Yes, Karen Karl- Yes, Kelly Coltas- Yes, Ned Huwatschek- Yes, Art Davis-Yes. There were no Nays. Resolution #22-2010 passed 5-0. DDA The Amended DDA plan was published in the Daily Mining Gazette and is now in effect. The Supervisor then explained the DDA amendments. Don Kauppi discussed the upcoming Antique Car show. They would like to move the stage for the event. The Supervisor explained that we are being flexible on the positioning of the stage this year so it would not be a problem. Don Kauppi asked about some minor repairs and improvements to the stage and the Supervisor said that the DDA was aware that these need to be done and that they would be in charge of them. Hunter’s Point The installation of four new board walks, the erosion control barriers and the extension of the bridge in the SW corner of Copper Harbor Bay have been completed. The steps to the Lake Superior Shore at the Board Walk should be completed soon. A meeting was held with representatives of the Township, Trails Club, Keweenaw County Road Commission, and MDOT to discuss a “family friendly” bike trail to Hunter’s Point. It was soon obvious the only way to safely direct traffic on the Fort Wilkins trail into Copper Harbor is via existing trails that runs along the north shore of Lake Fanny Hooe and connects to 2nd Street near Lake Street. From there bicyclists could follow 2nd to Bernard and then west on Bernard. To attempt to connect from Bernard to the shoulder of M-26 at 10th Street is not feasible due to the layout of the buildings along M-26 west of 10th street. One solution would be to come to the end of Bernard and then generally follow the power line from there to North Coast Shores Road. An easement agreement would have to be negotiated between the Township and two land owners before this would be possible. Mr. Stigers will be contacting the landowners to see if an easement agreement can be worked out. Public Safety CH Fire Dept: Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Friday June 11th, 10. 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. No other report LLB Fire Dept: Fire calls – 1 Service calls-0 EMS runs FD assisted- 0 Monthly meeting was held on May 4th at 6:00 PM, 6 present and 2 excused. Nomination of Officers for 2010/11, Olson Chief, Schaefer 1st assistant, Erbish 2nd assistant. FEMA grant for Tanker was turned down. Call volume and other details not meeting requirements, department was granted a mentorship to assist with future grant applications. FEMA grant for hall expansion was turned down, request for reason of rejection was sent, and we did not meet the requirements. Pancake breakfast was held in April and was successful again. Kayak raffle being held again, drawing will be on 08/21/2010. Ad placed for UP Tournament and Copper Country Tournament. Old 64 Ford Pumper to be sold to Mike McMahon pending approval of Township Board. Monthly Training was held on May 28th, at 9 AM. Hydrants flushed, drafted water with Truck #1 and spray foam with Truck #1. Ran Brush unit and drafted water. At the June 2nd ,2010 meeting voted to accept a new member to the Department. Bob Meyers was approve unanimously and will be attending fire school this winter. 1st Responders: No Report 911 No meeting held in May Old Business Old Township Water/Sewer Truck; was put out to bids. Only received one bid for $301.00. The Board decided to reject the bid and put it out to bids again this fall with a minimum bid on it. New Business We are in need of clear signage at the VC to let tourist know where the restroom facilities are.· Motion made by Coltas/Huwatschek, to install three directional restroom signs for the Visitor Center east, west and north vestibule doors. Designs to be approved by the Township Supervisor. All were in favor motion carried 5-0. Having no further Township business the Supervisor opened the floor for public comment. There was no public comment. · Motion to pay audited bills for June in the amount of $ 20,517.70 and adjourn Coltas/Karl, all were in favor, motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Ken Stigers Kelly Coltas Grant Township Supervisor Grant Township Clerk |
