Elm River Township Board of Trustees met April 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The special meeting of the Elm River Township was called to order at 6:00 pm by Supervisor Reynolds. Members present: Supervisor Reynolds, Treasurer Reynolds, Trustee Trudgeon, Trustee Saari, and Clerk Brandt.
Approval Of The Agenda: Approval of the D Saari/R Trudgeon, all vote aye.
Correspondence: Twin Lakes Fire Department Letter requesting to upgrade the building for more winter storage of equipment. Estimate’s from the following:
David Sleeman-new overhead door Estimate $5,450.00
Smart Foam industrial Coatings $4,500.00
Metal Sheeting (White) for three (3) outside walls $3,617.96
Concrete estimate $800.00
Total $14,367.96
Checked with Houghton County Building Department and no permits are required for said improvements.
The budget already has monies allocated for building improvements.
The ceiling/heat would have to be done the next fiscal year.
Discussion: **Having the building insulated and (heated someday) will mean it can be rented in the winter as well as summer. *It will also help to keep the insurance rates lower. *Motion to approve the upgrades to the building made by D Saari/R Trudgeon also voting aye was S Brandt. J Reynolds and C Reynolds abstained.
Citizens Comment: Thank you from the Fire Department!
Board Comments: *C Reynolds are the metal prices guarantee price with the trade embargo. *J Reynolds we will order right away to get the best price.
**Motion to adjourned J Reynolds/R Trudgeon at 6:38 pm
http://elmrivertownship.com/Minutes/04-16-18%20Special%20Meeting.pdf