CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The regular meeting of the Eagle Harbor Township Board was called to order at 7 p.m. on July 9, 2001 by Supervisor James Boggio, at the Schoolhouse/Community Building in Eagle Harbor. Supervisor Boggio led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

AGENDA APPROVAL AND ADDITIONS –Supervisor Boggio requested an addition to the agenda of Construction Projects for General Maintenance (John Clarkson)

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL MM/S Ellis/Olson to approve the consent agenda as presented.

• Approve minutes from June 11, 2001 regular meeting
• Accept Treasurer’s report
• Approve payment of bills

5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried

SUPERVISOR’S REMARKS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

• Letter from Fred & Colleen Geis asking about community notices being put on a web site for residents who don’t have cable TV. Ann Johnson explained that the Township does not have it’s own website at this time and no one with the time to maintain one. Supervisor Boggio said that most community announcements are listed on George’s Eagle Harbor Website and he works closely with the Township to keep minutes and notices posted.

• Letter from Michigan Twp Par Plan Insurance Company explaining the liability to the township and recommended guidelines for safety and to reduce liability if a raft or slide was put in the water. The insurance company recommended that no slide or raft be put in the water, unless proper signage showing water depth and advising no diving from the raft. There should also be someone to closely supervise the use of this equipment. These measures still do not relieve the Township of liability in case of an accident or injury. There was some discussion about getting more liability insurance. The Clerk will check on the cost of more liability insurance.

• Supervisor Boggio thanked Bill Jackson for the truck for the Water Department. He also thanked Fritz Kesanen for disposing of the outhouse that was removed from the township park area.

BEACH COMMITTEE – Fred and Colleen Geis – No Report

CEMETERY COMMITTEE – Ginny Schubert – No Report

SEXTON COMMENTS –Mike Braman – Pretty quiet at the Cemetery. There is one more burial scheduled on July 20.

HEBARD PLAT COMMITTEE – Jeane Olson – The Committee has met with both property owners involved at the East end of the plat and that problem seems to be solved. There is a meeting set up with one of the property owners at the west end of the plat. One property owner has refused to meet with us and the third property owner is trying to work out something with that property owner on his own.

LAND USE COMMITTEE - Doug Sherk – There was no quorum at the June zoning meeting so he will attend the next zoning meeting to present letters from the Township. There will be a combined Land Use Committee meeting at the Allouez Township Community Building on July 17 at 7 p.m. There will also be a community input meeting on Tuesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the Eagle Harbor Schoolhouse/ Community Building.

911 COMMITTEE - Doug Schubert – The 911 project is being paid for with funds from cell phone charges. It will not cost the residents anything. The streets have been named and sent to the county for approval. Mailing addresses will be the same as the 911 street addresses. The project should be finished in about a year.

PARK COMMITTEE – George Hite – Absent – James Boggio reported that the Township has purchased 169 acres for recreation purposes.

RECREATION COMMITTEE – Barb Sickler – Thanks to all 46 volunteers who helped to make the Fourth of July a success. There were 116 entries in the parade. The Popeye run was also a success with 98 runners and walkers participating. Canoe races were rescheduled for Saturday August 4^th at 11 a.m. because of the weather.

SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE – Bruce Olson – No Report. Marilyn Marshall asked if there would be a large dumpster brought in this year. Supervisor Boggio explained that it was not practical or profitable to bring in a dumpster and that we could not get anyone willing to work at the dumpsite for that project.

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT – Mike Radigan – Absent – No Report

WATER COMMITTEE – John Wakeman – The Water Committee met Saturday June 23, at 10 a.m. at the Township Hall. Items on the agenda were the water tank site, M-26 water line extension, and acceptance of the water main to Eagle Harbor South.

WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR – Rick Finke – 23 water samples were sent to be tested this month. Tests were for copper, lead, nitrates, nitrites, sulphites and many other minerals. All the tests came back okay. Our water is perfectly safe to drink. We also passed a DEQ inspection on our water system.

WELLHEAD PROTECTION – Rick Finke – With the purchase of the land for the recreation area we now have 169 acres of land surrounding our wellhead site.

• Copper Country Mental Health Program – Nancy Wakeman reported that this program was not applicable to Eagle Harbor at this time.

• Insurance for Jeep Fire Truck - Jeane Olson reported that the insurance company that insured Schubert’s antique autos does not insure in Michigan. The Insurance company they referred us to does not insure antique autos for municipalities. This item has been tabled until we can find an insurance company in Michigan that will insure antique autos for municipalities

• Annual Parade Permit – A resolution is needed to reapply to MDOT for an annual parade permit. This permit is required for any closure of the state highway such as water main repair, tree trimming and/or removal, utility operations, emergency operations etc. MM/S Lantz/Johnson to adopt the resolution to apply for the annual parade permit to be sent to MDOT. Roll call vote: Ayes -Ellis, Boggio, Olson, Lantz, Johnson; Nays-None

• Road Rally – A letter has been received from MDOT denying permission to close M-26 for an extension of the road rally between Brockway Mountain Drive and Marina Road. No further action is necessary by the Township.

• Road Abandonment – A petition was presented to abandon "Second Street south of Pine Street to the southerly edge of the plat and between Block 43 and Block 42 according to the plat of Eagle Harbor."

• In House Tax Billing – Treasurer Ann Johnson reported that a program was available for the computer that would enable the Township to prepare it’s own property tax billing instead of having the County do it for us. The cost of the program is $1500. with yearly updates of $300.The program would print the tax roll, bills and receipts, figure the distribution and print a delinquent tax list at the end of the collection period. MM/S Olson/Lantz to purchase and install the program. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried.

• Resolution to Amend Trust Fund Project Agreement- An amendment to the Trust Fund Agreement is needed before we can receive our final grant reimbursement. The purpose of this amendment is to remove the requirement that Eagle Harbor Township acquire mineral rights with this project. MM/S Ellis/Johnson to adopt a resolution to amend the agreement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Olson, Ellis, Johnson, Boggio, Lantz : Nays-None. Resolution adopted.

• Construction Projects for General Maintenance - John Clarkson submitted an estimate for constructing a shelter around the public restroom doors and for finishing the back room and front entry of the Schoolhouse.

Motion carried

• Residents were asked to write letters in support of acquiring land at the tip of the Keweenaw including the mouth of the Montreal River.

• The new Marquette Target Store Grand Opening will be July 29, 2001.

• Found: a child’s silver and turquoise ring in the public bathroom and cables for a video camera found in the street on Fourth of July.

• MM/S Olson/Lantz to adjourn. Ayes - 5, Nays – 0 Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Jeane Olson

Eagle Harbor Township Clerk

I, the undersigned, Jeane Olson, the duly qualified and elected clerk for the Township of Eagle Harbor, Keweenaw County, Michigan, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of certain proceedings taken by the Township Board of said Township at a regular board meeting held on the 9^th day of July, 2001.

Jeane Olson

Eagle Harbor Township Clerk