MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Sherk, Clerk Olson, Treasurer Johnson, Trustees Ellis and Lantz

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

AGENDA APPROVAL AND ADDITIONS –Supervisor Sherk suggested additions and revisions to the agenda:

Under Supervisor’s Remarks & Correspondence:

Add: Land Use Options

Junk Car & Hazardous Building Ordinance

MTA Notice – Support for Recall Bill

WUPPDR Corridor Plan

Move: New Grant Projects to New Business

Under new business:

Add: Parks Tools & Equipment

Land Use Vision Statement

New Grant Projects/Non Grant Projects

MM/S Ellis/Johnson to accept the agenda with these additions and revisions. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Agenda was approved.

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

• Approve minutes from January 14, 2002 regular meeting
• Approve Minutes of Special Meeting – January 21, 2002 - Hannula Agency
• Approve Minutes of Special Meeting – January 30, 2002 – Budget Workshop
• Approve minutes of Special Meeting – February 5, 2002 – Joint Meeting /Land Use Committee
• Accept Treasurer’s Report
• Approve Payment of Bills

MM/S Lantz/Ellis to approve Consent Agenda as presented

5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried

SUPERVISOR’S REMARKS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

• Equalization Ratios - Supervisor Sherk explained the process used to determine the equalization ratios for new SEV figures.
• Progress of Grant Applications – The application process is moving along. Because of some problems with other properties in the project, we probably won’t see any money until later this year.
• Statement on Land Use Planning – Supervisor Sherk read a prepared statement on Land Use Planning in Eagle Harbor Township. A copy of the statement is attached.
• 2000 Census Correction – Eagle Harbor Township has been notified that the Census Bureau has corrected the census count. We had requested a change of 99 people. The original count was a total of 281 and revised to 359 for a total change of 78 people.
• Request from Nancy Clarkson – We have received a request from Nancy Clarkson to use the Solid Waste Building for storage of donated items for the community rummage sale in August. The Board felt there was limited space at the facility and that there probably would not be enough room for everything that would be collected. Nancy will be notified that she should look for additional storage space.
• Board of Review Dates - Eagle Harbor Township will hold Board of Review on:

March 11 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

March 13 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Senator Don Koivisto Letter – Thanks for support for House Bill 4022, which would allow input by townships in setting certain speed limits.

• Junk Car and Hazardous Building Ordinance – the county has been asked to adopt a Junk Car and Hazardous Building Ordinance. There is a question as to whether the county can adopt an ordinance on its own. This is being investigated. Townships may have to adopt the ordinance individually.

• WUPPDR Corridor Plan – The national byway designation assures county and local government bodies will be involved in all management decisions that involve the US 41 Highway Corridor. It also brings additional resources and benefits with roadway and other enhancement improvements designed with the local communities management visions in mind.

• MTA Notice - RE: House Bill 5158, which will clarify when public officials can be recalled. The Board Supports this bill and will respond with a letter of support.

BEACH COMMITTEE – Fred and Colleen Geis – No Report

CEMETERY COMMITTEE – Ginny Schubert – May Cleanup and Memorial Day Services – to be scheduled

SEXTON COMMENTS –Mike Braman – No Report

COMMUNITY BUILDING – Nancy Clarkson – No report

HAZARD MITIGATION COMMITTEE – Kris Callog – The Committee met Feb 11 to prioritize risk areas in Eagle Harbor Township.

HEBARD PLAT COMMITTEE – Jeane Olson – The committee met Jan 31 with Bob Crampton to draft a cover letter to be attached to the Property Line Agreements, which were mailed by registered letter early in February.

LAND USE COMMITTEE – George Hite – A revised Vision Statement was given to the Board for their consideration. The new Vision Statement will be considered under New Business.

911 COMMITTEE - Doug Schubert – Good News- the cutover to 911 should occur in the fall. Bad News-the Township will have to pay the cost of road signs estimated at $2000 to $3000.

PARK COMMITTEE – George Hite – No Report

RECREATION COMMITTEE – Barb Sickler – No Report

SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE – Doug Schubert reported that the Solid Waste Committee was recommending a "Junk Jettison Day" in July. The Board will consider this under New Business.

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT – Mike Radigan – No Report

WATER COMMITTEE – John Wakeman – No Report

WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR – Rick Finke – Rick is attending a Well Head Protection Workshop in Mt. Pleasant.

WELLHEAD PROTECTION – Rick Finke – No Report

• Grant Application for Defibrillator – We have an application for a grant for a Defibrillator. We will talk to Ron Lahti to see if he will help us with the information needed. The deadline for applying is April 22, 2002

• Amendments to Township Land Ordinance – Revised Amendments to the Land Division Ordinance were presented. MM/S Olson/Johnson to rescind the previous amendments, which had not been published. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Johnson, Lantz, Sherk, Olson, Ellis Nays – None. Motion Carried

• Possible Keweenaw County Ballot Proposals – Commissioner Don Keith proposed three ballot items for consideration.

1. ½ mill for 2 years to raise required matching funds for grants to purchase recreational lands allowing public access forever.
2. ¼ mills for 2 years for training and equipment of medical first responders working under Keweenaw County Sheriff.
3. ¼ mill for 2 years to update county zoning ordinance by professional consults and effective enforcement. Public hearing required.
4. The board felt that since there was no plan in place yet these proposals might be premature.

• Additional Applicant for First Responder Course. – There have been six applicants for the first responder course. The Board originally approved the funds to train and outfit 5 applicants. The amount of Funds budgeted for the training and outfitting should be sufficient to cover an additional applicant. MM/S Johnson/Lantz to increase the number to 6. Ayes – 5, Nays – 0 Motion Carried.

• Communication Test Costs for Fire Department – MM/S Johnson/Ellis to allocate $125 from the General Fund to pay for computer testing of radio system for Volunteer Fire Department; providing it is not a duplication of 911 testing and that we receive a map of the covered areas. Ayes – 5, Nays – 0 Motion Carried.

• Electrical Service at Old Pump House – MM/S Johnson/Lantz to allocate $1000 to inspect, rewire if needed and reconnect the electrical power at the old pump house. This will allow the building to be used for tool storage and as a workshop for the prisoners. Ayes – 5, Nays-0 Motion Carried.

• Budget Adjustments/Set Budget Hearing – MM/S Lantz/ Johnson to set the Budget Hearing for fiscal year 2002-2003 Monday, March 11, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagle Harbor Township Hall. Ayes – 5, Nays – 0 Motion Carried. Budget adjustments will be made at that time.

• Land Use Vision Statement – MM/S Olson/Johnson to accept the Land Use Committee Vision Statement, Objectives and Strategies as our recommendations to WUPPDR for land use planning. Ayes – 5/ Nays – 0 Motion Carried. MM/S Lantz/Ellis to send a copy to WUPPDR as our recommendations and a copy to the Zoning and Planning Commission and our County Commissioner for informational purposes. Ayes – 5, Nays- 0 Motion Carried

• Parks Tools & Equipment – MM/S Olson/Ellis to use up to $2200 of the Parks budget for tools needed to work on the preparing the park property. This does not include the lawnmowers that were on the original list. Ayes – 5, Nays – 0 Motion Carried.

• Grant Proposals and New Projects – Supervisor Sherk requested input to identify and prioritize projects, some of which could involve grants. The first priority was to develop a master plan and start development on the new park area. Construction of a two car garage at the solid waste site to house the Water Department Truck, the snowmobile, Lawn Tractor, etc. was rejected. Other possible storage sites should be considered since the long range plan is to build a new fire hall and have the township use the existing fire hall for storage. Other projects suggested were beach upgrade, finger docks at the marina, refurbishing the second floor of Schoolhouse/Community Building including a fire escape, and more sand for the beach.

VARIANCE REQUESTS

• There were no variance requests.

• There was no additional public comment.

• MM/S Olson/Ellis to adjourn. Ayes - 5, Nays – 0 Meeting adjourned at 9:40p.m.