MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 7:00 PM by Supervisor, Jim Boggio

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Boggio, John Clarkson, Gerry Johnson, Donald Keith, Peter Van

Pelt

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

MINUTES: December 9, 1996 reviewed: motion to accept, Van Pelt, supported by Keith,

vote unanimous

TREASURER'S REPORT: Reviewed; motion to accept, Van Pelt, supported by Clarkson,

vote unanimous

BILLS: Reviewed January expenditures, motion to accept, Van Pelt, supported by Johnson,

vote unanimous.

SUPERVISOR'S REMARKS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Volunteer Fire Department - Mike Radigan (Absent)

VFD Auxiliary - Anna Royce (Absent)

Water & Well-head Committee - John Wakeman (Nothing to report)

Cemetery Committee - John Pippenger (Absent)

Solid Waste Committee - Bruce Olson (Nothing to report)

Beach Committee - Fred Kellow (Absent)

Recreation Committee - Barb Sickler (Absent)

OLD BUSINESS

• Eagle Harbor School House: Reviewed bid to repair foundation as submitted by Kesanen Excavating dated 11-2-96 (the only bid received) in the amount of $2,480.00 (see bid on file). Motion to accept, Clarkson, supported by, Johnson, vote unanimous

• Solid Waste Facility: Eagle Harbor Township is interested in 'leasing' property to interested applicants, not 'selling' property, as posted in previous township meeting minutes.

• Landfill Manager Position: There are no interested applicants at this time. 'Volunteer' system may be necessary. Liability issues to be discussed with Hannula Insurance Co.

NEW BUSINESS

• Hannula Insurance meeting: Clarkson to meet with Mr. Hannula to discuss several issues. A report will be presented at the February Township meeting.

• Flood Plain Area: Correspondence received was given to resident, Jean Olson for review and to act upon, if applicable.

• MDOT Right of Way Permit Application: Annual permit for miscellaneous operations within free access state trunkline right of way was reviewed and signed by Boggio. To be sent in and placed on file.

• WUPPDR adopted a proposed new amendment to add the Wood Island Landfill, located in Alger County, for primary disposal of Houghton & Keweenaw counties municipal solid waste. The board approved to accept the proposed amendment. Motion to accept, Van Pelt, supported by Johnson, vote unanimous. Send acceptance to WUPPDR.

• Letter dated 12-13-96 from property owner, John B. Weiss, regarding property boundry discrepancies: The board reviewed his letter (on file), discussed matter with surveyor, Robert Crampton, and decided to take the matter to our attorney for further consultation. Motion was made by Clarkson, supported by Johnson, vote unanimous

• Resolution to electronically pay fixed township bills, such as UPPCO, to avoid late payment charges. Motion to accept, Van Pelt, supported by Johnson, vote unanimous

• 'Open House', at the recently renovated township offices, is scheduled for Jan. 31, 1997 from 5pm - 6:30pm. Refreshments to be served.

• Assessor School: Clarkson to attend a 13-week class in Ewen, MI. Costs attached to the class to be paid by township.

• Two Eagle Harbor representatives to be selected to serve on a Youth Academy committee. Boggio to meet with Gary Bennett, from the academy, regarding this matter.

PUBLIC COMMENT

• Assessor Report: Eagle Harbor is currently at a $15 million assessed value; needs to be adjusted to $16,996 million based on Equalization Study. Adjustments were made to the following: 1) 10% added to all structures, 2) waterfront property from the village eastward, and 3) Champion Co. (Lake Superior Land Co.) Lake Medora area.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion at 8:20 pm by Clarkson, supported by Johnson, vote unanimous

John M. Clarkson, Township Clerk Jim Boggio, Supervisor