MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 7:00 PM by Deputy Supervisor, Robert Taylor

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Taylor, John Clarkson, Donald Keith, Peter Van

Pelt, Gerald Johnson

MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Boggio

MINUTES: March 17, 1997 reviewed: motion to accept, Van Pelt, supported by Johnson,

vote unanimous

TREASURER'S REPORT: Reviewed and accepted; corrected Deposit total of $3,030.88 to

$3,176.35 under General Fund Checking Account page 1

APPROVAL OF BILLS: Reviewed April expenditures, discussed fire truck repairs of $6,994.25.

Also, it was decided to have electric service disconnected at the

old Pump House to recapture a credit balance of $42.00 and to

save a monthly service fee of $15.00. It was also suggested to have

Ferrelgas come and remove the LP gas tank with its' contents to

possibly recapture the original deposit. Motion to accept, Van Pelt,

supported by Keith, vote unanimous.

SUPERVISOR'S REMARKS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Volunteer Fire Department - Mike Radigan (See Proposal to purchase a pump tank under 'New

Business')

VFD Auxiliary - Anna Royce (Absent)

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

Cemetery Committee - John Pippenger (Absent)

Solid Waste Committee - Bruce Olson

• Concerned about filling 'Waste Management Manager' position; Clarkson reported that

there are two interested parties from Mohawk in taking on the responsibility.

Beach Committee - Fred Kellow (Absent)

Recreation Committee - Barb Sickler (Absent)

OLD BUSINESS

• Solid Waste Facility: Discussed proposed plan of Bill Jackson, to utilize a portion

of the solid waste building. The rear 1/4 of the building is considered

as well as erecting the satellite dishes on the property.

A township revenue of $500.00 per year is in the proposal, as well as, a 5-yr lease beginning

May 1, 1997. Mr. Jackson will have an insurance policy to cover his equipment, liability and

casualty coverage in the amount of $1,000,000.00. Site plan to be submitted. Motion to

accept his proposal was made by Keith, supported by Johnson, vote unanimous. The board

has a few minor questions to ask of Mr. Jackson.

NEW BUSINESS

• Public Telephone at the Gratiot Lake Fire Hall: Letter of request from Stewart Peterson of

Gratiot Lake was received. The fee to install a phone booth is $173, plus a $30 / month

service charge. It is was determined not to be financially feasible for the township.

• Approval of 1997-8 monthly township board meetings @ 7:00 pm the second Monday of

each month was motioned by Van Pelt, supported by Johnson, vote unanimous

• Lighthouse: Peter Van Pelt explained that the federal government is in the process of disposing of the Eagle Harbor lighthouse property through administrative channels. The Township can expect to receive a letter from the GSA and/or Department of Interior inquiring into its interest in owning the property. In that connection, it was moved, supported and passed to respond in the affirmative, and the Clerk was directed to respond in a timely fashion when the letter is received. If/when the site becomes the property of Eagle Harbor Township, it is the Board's intention to sign a lease with the Keweenaw County Historical Society so the Society can continue its museum operations on that site consistent with its historic monument use. Van Pelt explained that the Keweenaw County Historical Society is also pursing property title transfer through legislative channels. This would allow title to come to the Historical Society. In that connection, the attached resolution was moved by Keith, supported by Johnson with a roll-call: Keith, yes, Van Pelt, yes, John Clarkson, yes, Johnson, yes. (See attached resolution)

• Flood Insurance: Discussion and action to be taken at the next township meeting

• Section 591 - Plat requirements regarding division of property was discussed by Robert

Taylor. It was agreed to leave this matter in the hands of the county.

• Proposal to purchase a pump tank fire truck: Fire department would like the board to proceed with actions necessary to provide the community with this 'much needed' equipment. Est. cost to be $140,000. Financing and/or lease option plans are considered.

A 3-mil levy on taxpayers for 5 years may be necessary. Motion to proceed with an election

in August was made by Van Pelt, supported by Johnson, vote unanimous.

• Gratiot Lake VFD building: A bid to renovate the building is being considered.

• Appointments of 1997-8 auditor, attorney, and bank: Jukuri to be our auditor, and Mr.

Vandreville to be our township attorney. Bank to be named at a later time. Motion to

appoint, Van Pelt, supported by Johnson, vote unanimous.

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• 1997-8 authorization of board to buy and sell property was motioned by Van Pelt,

supported by Keith, vote unanimous.

PUBLIC COMMENT (None)

ADJOURNMENT: Motion at 9:06 pm by Johnson, supported by Van Pelt, vote unanimous

John M. Clarkson, Township Clerk Jim Boggio, Supervisor