january 9, 1940. - alger county minutes/1885-… · supervisors ahonen, thompson, j. lezotte,...

January 9, 1940.

Pursuant to call of the Chairman, the Board of Supervisors of Alger County convened at

the Court House in the City of Munising, on the above date.

Meeting called to order by Chairman Evered Lezotte with the following members present:

Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, McAllister, Johnson, pihlainen,

Maki and E. Lezotte. Absent: Supervisor Hannah.

Minutes of the preceding meeting approved as read.

The Board then proceeded to audit the Claims.

The report of the Auditing Committee was then presented and read as follows:

Munising, Michigan, January 9, 1940.

We, the members of the Board of Supervisors of Alger County, constituting an Auditing

Committee, have examined the Claims presented herewith same being Bills No. 888 to No. 918

inclusive, and recommend the payment of same, with the exception of Bills No. 895, 900 and

909 which be referred to the Social Welfare Board and Bill No. 911 which be allowed at $5.00.

Ben L. Gregg, Arthur Ahonen, Walfred B. Johnson, Rupert B. Nelson, James H. Thompson, Urho E.

Pihlainen, icrank Coaster, Abel Maki, Arthur McAllister, John Lezotte, Evered Lezotte.

Supervisor Hannah came in and took his seat.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the report of the Auditing Committee be accepted and

the Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to issue warrants in payment of same when funds are

available. Supported by Supervisor Gregg and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors

Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen,

Maki and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the Prosecuting Attorney and Attorney George S. Baldwin

make reports on the Posont property from the time it was turned over to the County and submit

said reports at the next meeting of this Board. Supported by Supervisor Johnson and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the meeting adjourn until 1:30 o'clock P. M. Supported

by Supervisor J. Lezotte and carried.

Afternoon Session

The Board reconvened at the hour of 1:30 o'clock P. M. with the following members present:

Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Johnson,

Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the matter of the Elliott Case be tabled until the

next meeting. Supported by Supervisor Coaster and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the Chairman determine what amount is in the Chauffeurs

and Drivers' License Fund and also the amount expended by the Sheriff's Department in forwarding

applications and report at the next meeting. Supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the Audit of the Alger County Welfare Relief Office for

the period of July 1, 1939 to November 30, 1939 be accepted and placed on file. Supported by

Supervisor Coaster and carried.

Supervisor Hannah offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

Whereas, there is great need for the improvement of State Highway M-94 running between

Lake Superior and Lake Michigan and connecting the cities of Munising and Manistique, and

Whereas, great good would come to the traveling public and the people of both Alger County

and Schoolcraft County by having an improvement made on the road running between the two county

seats mentioned, and

Whereas, large numbers of tourists taking US-2 West from Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace

through Schoolcraft County are desirous also of visiting the many attractions of Alger County,

but hesitate because of present highway facilities, and

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Whereas the large numbers of tourists coming to Munising and Alger County would also be

desirous of visiting the many attractions of Schoolcraft County if a suitable highway were

available;

Therefore, Be It Resolved, That the Alger County Board of Supervisors, assembled in

regular session, respectfully urge, together with the many other civic bodies of Schoolcraft

and Alger Counties, that highway M-94 be pushed to the earliest possible completion by the

Michigan State Highway Department for the best interests of all citizens of both Counties.

Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be submitted to Murray D. Van Wagoner,

State Highway Commissioner; Hon. James Dotsch, State Senator; Hon. John Saul, Representative

from the Alger District, and to the Alger County Road Commission.

The foregoing resolution was supported by Supervisor Coaster and adopted by the following

vote: Ayes--Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister,

Johnson, Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that according to the ruling from the Attorney General to

the Prosecuting Attorney that all costs and fines collected by the Justices of the Peace of

Alger County be turned over to the County Treasurer once a month and their bills be turned in

to the Board of Supervisors for auditing and payment and that the Prosecuting Attorney give

notice of said ruling to all the Justices of the County. Supported by Supervisor Maki and

carried.

on motion of Supervisor Gregg that the sum of *179.00 be forwarded to the Auditor General

for payment of afflicted children accounts as submitted to the Judge of Probate under date of

December 28, 1939. Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--


Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

The Board then proceeded to fill the vacancy on the Alger County Road Commission caused

by the death of James Roundtree.

The applications of Laurence Phoenix, Frank Debelak and George A. Leiphart for appointment

as County Road Commissioner were read to the Board.

Supervisor Coaster placed the name of Joseph Brisson, Sr. for appointment as County Road

Commissioner. Supervisor Gregg placed the name of Carl F. Wittier for appointment as County

Road Commissioner. Supervisor Maki placed the name of John H. Gatiss for appointment as County

Road Commissioner. There being no further applications and nominations presented a vote was

then taken with the following result: Total number of votes cast--twelve, of which Carl F.

Wittier received seven, comprising the votes of Supervisors Ahonen, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah,

McAllister, Johnson and Pihlainen. Joseph Brisson, Sr. received five, comprising the votes

of Supervisors Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Maki and E. Lezotte. Carl F. Wittier was then

declared elected County Road Commissioner to fill the said vacancy.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the meeting adjourn subject to call of the Chairman.

Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried.

• Clerk

February 13, 1940.

Pursuant to call of the Chairman, the Board of Supervisors of Alger County Convened at

the Court House, in the City of Munising, on the above date.


Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen,

Maki and E. Lezotte. Absent: Supervisor Hannah.


The Board then proceeded to audit the claims.


Munising, Michigan, February 13, 1940.


Committee, have examined the Claims presented herewith, same being Bills No. 919 to No. 954

inclusive, and recommend the payment of the same. Ben L. Gregg, Arthur Ahonen, Walfred B.

Johnson, Rupert B. Nelson, James H. Thompson, Urho E. Pihlainen, Frank Coaster, Abel Maki,

Arthur McAllister, John Lezotte, Evered Lezotte.



available. Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--

Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen,

Maki and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the matter of collecting the old accounts of crippled

and afflicted children be tabled until the next meeting. Supported by Supervisor Coaster and

carried.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the meeting adjourn until 1:30 o'clock P. M. Supported

14 Supervisor Gregg and carried.

Afternoon Session.


Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Johndon,

Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte. Absent:. None.

On motion of Supervisor Gregg that the sum of '50.00 be appropriated to aid in the publica-

tion of the Field and Street Magazine forthe school year 1939-1940. Supported by Supervisor

Thompson and carried by the following vote: Ayes—Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte,

Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the matter pertaining to the Posont Property'be tabled

until a written opinion regarding the disposition of same is received from the Prosecuting

Attorney. Supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the matter pertaining; to the Elliott case be tabled

until the next meeting. Supported by Supervisor Gregg and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Thompson that the State Institutional statement for the quarter

ending September 30, 1939 in the amount of d41,475.10 be paid and that an additional sum of

$100.00 be paid on the old indebtedness. Supported by Supervisor Coaster and carried by the

following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah,

McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the Chairman and two members of this Board be authorized

to attend the State Highway Conference to be held in Houghton on February 23 and 24, 1940.

Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Ahonen,

Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen and

E. Lezotte. Nays--Supervisor Maki.

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On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the orEanization set-up of the Social Welfare Board

as submitted to this Board by Chairman Fred J. Baldwin, be accepted. Supported by Supervisor

• Gregg and carried by the following vote: Ayes—%pervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen and Maki. Nays--Supervisor

E. Lezotte.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that commencing February 1, 1940, the salaries of the Deputy

County Clerk and Deputy County Treasurer be increased from $75.00 to $85.00 per month and that

the salary of the Probate Clerk be increased from '.:'33.33 to 137.00 per month. Supported by

Supervisor Thompson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson,

J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen and Maki. Nays--

Supervisor E. Lezotte.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the meeting adjourn subject to call of the Chairman.

Supported by Supervisor J. Lezotte and carried.

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March 12, 1940.


the Court House, in the City of hunising, on the aboire date.


Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Pelson, Hannah, McAllister, Johnson,

Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte. Absent: None.




Munising, Michigan, March 12, 194-0.


Committee, have examined the Claims presented herewith, 'same being Bills No. 955 to TTo. 996

inclusive, and recommend the payment of the same. Ben L. Gregg, Arthur Ahonen, Jalfred B.

Johnson, Rupert B. Nelson, James H. Thompson, Urho E. Pihlainen, Frank Coaster, Abel Maki,

Arthur McAllister, John Lezotte, John W. Hannah, Evered Lezotte.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the report of the Auditing Committee be accepted and


available. Supported by Supervisor Gregg and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors

Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen,

Maki and E. Lezotte. Nays: None.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that Bill No. 873 which was referred to the Social Welfare

Board at a former meeting be now allowed. SupporteC. by Supervisor Ahonen and carried by the

followinL vote: Ayes--Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Grega, Nelson, Hannah,

McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the meeting adjourn until 1:30 o!clock P. M. Supported

oy Supervisor LcAllister and carried.

Afternoon Session

The Board reconvened at the hour of 1:30 o'clock P.M. with the following members present:


Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte. Absent: None.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the sum of $489.99 be transferred from the Genral

Fund to the Poor Fund to pay the old Poor Fund accounts presented to the Board at this meeting.

Supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Ahonen,

Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte.

Nays--Supervisor Gregg and Johnson.

On :notion of Supervisor Nelson,that a check in the amount of 4263.59 and Redemption Certifi-

cates in the amount of ,252.67 be deposited with the County Clerk and said check and certificates

be turned over to Er. .R. G. Elliott only upon the condition that the judgment rendered in favor

of Mr. Elliott and aEainst the County be satisfied in full. Supported by Supervisor Gregg and

carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg,

Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that commencing February 1, 1940, the salary of the

Prosecuting Attorney's stenographer be increased from $50.00 to $60.00 per month. Supported

by Supervisor Coaster and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Ahonen, Tho.a.:)son,

J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen and Maki. Mays--

Supervisor E. Lezotte.

Chairman

• On motion of Supervisor Johnson'that this Board an Prove the deductions from the County

employees' salary in order to qualify under the Group Hospitalization Plan and said deductions

to be male with the approval of the employees. Supported by Supervisor Aaki and carried by

the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Ahonen, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson,

Hannah, McAllister, Johnson, Pihlainen, Maki and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the matter of collecting the old accounts of crippled

and afflicted children be tabled until the next meeting. Supported by Supervisor Coaster and

carried.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the meeting adjourn. Supported by Supervisor Coaster

and carried.

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April 9, 1940.

Pursuant to statute the Board of Supervisors of Alger County convened at the Court House

in the City of Munising on the above date.

Meeting called to order by the Clerk with the following members present, who answered to

their names from their respective Townships and City, as follows:

Au Train Township Russell Boogren

Burt Township James H. Thompson

Grand Island Township John Lezotte

Limestone Township Frank Coaster

mathias Township Ben L. Gregg

Munising Township Rupert B. Nelson

City of Munising Evered Lezotte

City of Munising John W. Hannah

City of Munising Arthur McAllister

City of Munising Carl Strand

Onota Township Boris Paajanen

Rock River Township Onen Pantti

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that Supervisor Evered Lezotte be the choice of this Board

for Chairman. Supported by Supervisor Thompson.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that Supervisor Ben L. Gregg be the choice of this Board for

Chairman. Supported by Supervisor Strand.

There being no further names presented a vote was then taken with the following result:

Total number of votes cast--twelve, of which Evered Lezotte received six, comprising the votes

of Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Paajanen and E. Lezotte, Ben L. Gregg

received six, comprising the votes of Supervisor Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand

and Pantti.

A second vote was taken with the following result: Total number of votes cast--twelve, of

which Evered Lezotte received six,_ comprising the votes of Supervisors Boogren, Thompson,

J. Lezotte, Coaster, Paajanen and E. Lezotte. Ben L. Gregg received six, comprising the votes

of Supervisors Gregg, Pelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand and Pantti.

On motion of Supervisor Thompson that due to the fact that it is apparent that no decision

can be reached in the election of a Chairman that the Clerk be authorized to cast a vote for

said Chairman. Supported by Supervisor Boogren and lost by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors

Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Paajanen and E. Lezotte. Nays--Supervisors Gregg, Nelson,

Hannah, McAllister, Strand and Pantti.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that further names be placed in nomination for Chairman.

Supported by Supervisor Gregg and lost by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Gregg, Nelson,

Hannah, McAllister, Strand, and Pantti. Nays--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte,

Coaster, Paajanen and E. Lezotte.

On motion of Supervisor Thompson that in as much as it is apparent that no decision can be

reached in the election of a Chairman that Mr. Evered Lezotte be named Chairman until a decision

can be reached in the election of a permanent Chairman. Supported by Supervisor Boogren.

Supervisor Hannah offered the following amendment to the foregoing motion: That due to the

fact that matters of important business are to be transacted by the Board this morning that a

limitation be placed on the temporary Chairmanship until noon, the end of the morning session.

Supported by Supervisor Nelson and lost by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Gregg, Nelson,

Hannah, McAllister, Strand and Panti. Nays--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster,

Paajanen and E. Lezotte.

A vote was then taken on the original motion and lost by the following vote: Ayes--

Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Paajanen and E. Lezotte. Nays--Supervisors

Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand and Pantti.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that Mr. Evered Lezotte and Mr. Ben L. Gregg flip a coin

to decide the Chairmanship. Supported by Supervisor Hannah and lost by the following vote:

Ayes--Supervisors Gregg, 'nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand and Pantti. Nays--Supervisors

Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Paajanen and E. Lezotte.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the meeting recess until 1:30 o'clock P.M. Supported

by Supervisor Coaster and carried.

Afternoon Session

'2he Board reconvened at the hour of 1:30 o'clock P.M. with the following members present:

Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand

Paajanen, Pantti and E. Lezotte. Absent: None.

On motion of Supervisor J. Lezotte that the meeting recess until the second Tuesday in

May. Supported by Supervisor Thompson and lost by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors

Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Paajanen and E. Lezotte. Nays--Supervisors Gregg,

Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand and Pantti.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the two tied candidates for Chairman draw lots to

decide the Chairmanship. Supported by Supervisor Nelson and Lost by the following vote: Ayes--

Supervisors Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand and Pantti. Nays--Supervisors Boogren,

Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Paajanen and E. Lezotte.

On motion of Supervisor J. Lezotte that the meeting recess until 7:00 o'clock P. M.

Supported by Supervisor Boogren and lost by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren,

Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Paajanen and E. Lezotte. Nays--Supervisors Gregg, Nelson,

Hannah, McAllister, Strand and Pantti.

April 10, 1940

On motion of Supervisor Thompson that this meeting recess until May 14, 1940. Supported

by Supervisor Coaster and lost by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson,

J. Lezotte, Coaster, Paajanen and E. Lezotte. Nays--Supervisors Gregg, Nelson, Hannah,

i1cAllister, Strand and Pantti.

Supervisor J. Lezotte was excused.

A third vote was taken with the following result: Total number of votes cast--eleven, of

which Ben L. Gregg received six, comprising the votes of Supervisors Gregg, Nelson, Hannah,

McAllister, Strand and Pantti. Evered Lezotte received five, comprising the votes of Super-

visors Boogren, Thompson, Coaster, Paajanen and E. Lezotte.

Mr. Ben L. Gregg was then declared elected Chairman of said Board for the ensuing year.

Mr. Ben L. Gregg with a few well chosen remarks, accepted the Chair.




Munising, Michigan, April 10, 1940.



inclusive, and recommend the payment of the same. Evered Lezotte, Russell Boogren, Carl W.

Strand, Rupert B. Nelson, James H. Thompson, Frank Coaster, Boris W. Paajanen, Onen M. Pantti,

Arthur McAllister, John W. Hannah, Ben L. Gregg.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the report of the Auditing Committee be accepted and the

Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to issue warrants in payment of same when funds are available.

Supported by Supervisor Coaster and carried by the following vote. Ayes--Supervisors Boogren,

Thompson, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti, and E. Lezotte.

Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the sum of $4co.00 be transferred from the General Fund

to the Poor Fund to pay Frank Salo Sr.'s account against Alger County and that said payment be

made with the understanding that Mr. Salo's account due Alger County be paid in full. Supported

by Supervisor Pantti and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson,

Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the balance of the Kent County Debt Service Fund be

transferred to the General Fund. Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried by the following

vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand,

Paajanen, Pantti and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Paajanen who moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the board of Supervisors of Alger County recognizes the values represented in the

forest lands of this county in the form of wildlife food and cover, recreational beauty and

tourist attractions, lumber and timber products and reduction of cots of road maintenance and

desires to help the U. S. Forest Service and the Michigan Department of Conservation in the

maintenance of these natural rescources, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Board to protect these assets and to assist in the work

of the above-named departments, the first and most important of which is the prevention and

suppression of forest fires,

THEREFORE, be it resolved that this Board solicits the assistance of every individual living

within or passing through Alger County in a campaign of fire prevention and to that end requests

that (1) Campers take special precautions to extinguish their fires before leaving them; (2)

That smokers extinguish their burning tobacco before throwing it away; and (3) That permits be

secured from a Forest or Conservation Officer before burning brush or starting fires for any

reason other than for domestic use, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we do individually and collectively pledge the assistance of

ourselves and our employees to the end of reducing man-caused fires and ultimated burned area

within our forest lands.

FURTHER, that copies of this resolution be sent all other counties in the Upper Peninsula

The foregoing resolution was supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the Board be allowed two days pay for this session.

Supported by Supervisor Thompson and lost by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Thompson,

Coaster, Gregg, Nelson and Paajanen. Nays--Supervisors Boogren, Hannah, McAllister, Strand,

Pantti and E. Lezotte.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the sum of $50.00 be appropriated for the Boys and Girls

Scouts of Alger County. Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried by the following vote:

Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, Mcllister, Strand, Paajanen,

Pantti, and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that this Board hold their meetings subject to call of the

Chairman and not to exceed twelve meetinosper year. Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried

by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah,

McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti, and E. Lezotte. Nays--None.

Chairman

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On motion of Supervisor Nelson that during the ensuing year, this Board strictly follow

and abide by the rules of order as set up in the 1939 official County Directory. Supported

by Supervisor Boogren and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the retiring Chairman, Mr. Evered Lezotte, be given

a vote of thanks for his untiring efforts expended in behalf of Alger County. Supported by

Supervisor Hannah and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson,

Coaster, Gregg, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, and Pantti. Nays--None. Not

voting: Supervisor E. Lezotte.

The Chairman made the following Committee appointments:

FINANCE AND TAXATION

Supervisors: John Hannah

Evered Lezotte

Arthur McAllister

PURCHASING

Supervisors: Rupert B. Nelson

Carl W. Strand

Onen M. Pantti

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND AIRPORT

Supervisors: John Lezotte

Boris W. Paajanen

Russell Boogren

INFIRMARY

Supervisors: James H. Thompson

Boris W. Paajanen

Russell Boogren

HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES

Supervisors: Rupert B. Nelson

Frank Coaster

James H. Thompson

AUDITING

Supervisors: Entire Board

HEALTH

Supervisors: John W. Hannah

Onen M. Pantti

Frank Coaster

On motion of Supervisor Thompson that the meeting adjourn subject to call of the Chairman.

Supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried.

Clerk

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May 14, 1940.


the Court House, in the City of Munising, on the above date.

Meeting called to order by Chairman Ben L. Gregg with the following members present:

Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister,

Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Absent: None.



The report of the auditing committee was then presented and read as follows:

Munising, Michigan, May 14, 1940.



inclusive, and recommend the payment of the same, with the exception of Bill No. 1022, which

be tabled. Evered Lezotte, Russell Boogren, Carl W. Strand, Rupert B. Nelson, James H. Thompson,

Frank Coaster, Boris W. Paajanen, Onen M. Pantti, Arthur McAllister, John Lezotte, John W. Hannah,

Ben L. Gregg.



available. Supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors

Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen,

Pantti and Gregg. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the matter of the Posont property be turned over to the

Buildings and Grounds Committee for a complete investigation and report at the June meeting.

Supported by supervisor Nelson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren,

Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti

and Gregg. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the meeting adjourn until 1:30 o'clock P. M. Supported

by Supervisor Strand and.carried.

Afternoon Session



Strand, Paajanen, Pantti, and Gregg. Absent: None.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the sum of $300.00 be appropriated for the year 1940

for an assistant to the Health Unit Dentist and thatthe Health Committee be authorized to appoint

said assistant. Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--


Strand, Paajanen, Pantti, and Gregg. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor E. Lezotte that the sum of $50.00 be appropriated to the Upper

Peninsula Insurance Agents' Association to help defray the expense of their convention to be

held in Munising in July, 1940. Supported by Supervisor Boogren and carried by the following

vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah,

McAllister, Strand, Paajanen and Pantti. Nays--Supervisor Gregg.

Supervisor E. Lezotte was excused.

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Pantti who moved its adoption:

Whereas, one of the outstanding Upper Peninsula scenic attractions, known as the Laughing

Whitefish Falls, is now owned by the Ford Motor Company, and

Whereas, timber in large quantities is being cut in and around said falls, and

Whereas, numerous requests from the public have been made on the officials of the county

and state to preserve this location in its natural beauty, and

Whereas, we have been advised of the impending cutting of more timber that will mean the

destruction of this _location from a natural beauty standpoint, and

Whereas, for some number of years last past the Conservation Department of the State of

Michigan, Parks Division, have designated said location as a desirable state park, and

Whereas, it is important from a public standpoint that this location be preserved so that

the present and coming generations may view this scenic location and that the grounds be pre-

served as a camping site for school children from neighboring schools and as a site devoted

to nature's beauty and grandeur;

Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Board of Supervisors of Alger County call to the

attention of Henry Ford of the Ford Motor Company the necessity of preserving said property and

requesting that the Ford Motor Company deed said property to the State Conservation Department

for public park purposes; that the property principally desired for the preservation of this

beauty spot comprises nine forties in Sections 16 and 19, Town 46 North, Range 22 West; and that

a copy of this resolution be sent to the Ford Motor Company in care of Henry Ford, and to the

Director of the State Conservation Department, asking the cooperation of industry and the public

to the end that this wonder scene may be preserved.

The foregoing resolution was supported by Supervisor Hannah and carried by the following

vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister,

Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the sum of 3556.00 be transferred from the General Fund

to the Administrative Account of the Social Welfare Fund and the sum of $500.00 be transferred

to the Direct Relief Account. Supported by Supervisor Coaster and carried by the following

vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister,


On motion of Supervisor Thompson that the County Treasurer be authorized to attend his

State Convention at County expense. Supported by Supervisor Boogren and carried by the following

vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, Coaster, ielson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand and

Paajanen. Nays--Supervisors J. Lezotte, Pantti and Gregg.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the meeting adjourn. Supported by Supervisor Thompson

and carried.

Clerk

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June 24, 1940.

Pursuant to statute the Board of Supervisors of Alger County convened at the Court House in

the City of Munising, on the above date.


Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen,

Pantti and Gregg. Absent: Supervisor J. Lezotte.



On motion of Supervisor Strand that Bill No. 1022 which was tabled at a former meeting be

now allowed. Supported by Supervisor Paajanen and carried by the following vote: Ayes--




Munising, Michigan, June 24, 1940.


Committee, have examined the claims presented herewith, same being Bills No. 1053 to No. 1087

inclusive, and recommend the payment of the same. Evered Lezotte, Russell Boogren, Carl W. Strand,

Rupert B. Nelson, James H. Thompson, Frank Coaster, Boris W. Paajanen, Onen M. Pantti, Arthur

McAllister, John W. Hannah, Ben L. Gregg.

On motion of Supervisor Pantti that the report of the Auditing Committee be accepted and the

Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to issue warrantin payment of same when funds are available.

Supported by Supervisor McAllister and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren,

Thompson, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg.

Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the following report, submitted by Supervisor Nelson,

be accepted and made a part of the proceedings of this meeting:

The writer attended the tri-state conference at Ironwood called by the Upper Peninsula

Development Bureau to consider the Colmer-Harrison Bill now before Congress. This bill provides

federal reimbursement to the states for loss of taxes through lands taken over by the federal

government. In this county the lands are those taken into the Hiawatha National Forest, and

present law provides that 25% of the gross receipts shall be refunded to the states, all of which

shall be used for schools and roads. Michigan legislation provides the distribution to be 75%

for schools and 25% for road purposes. Last year there was refunded to Alger County, $664.24.

The Colmer-Harrison Bill provides for 25% of gross receipts from sale of timber but not to

exceed of 1% of the aggregate value of all standing timber on federal lands in the state; 25%

of gross receipts from other than timber sales; a sum which, when added to the above, is suffic-

ient to make total payments equal i*% of value. If the sum appropriated from above is less for

any year than 3% of the value, an additional payment shall be made sufficient to make payment

equal 3% of value. When payments under the first three items equal more than 3% of value, the

excess may be deducted from payments made under the 3% clause. Valuation is fixed at the pur-

chase price, plus a fair value for lands acquired other than through purchase, and adjustment in

the value is to be made every ten years. Distribution of the above shall be apportioned to local

governments by legislative act of the state.

There is other similar legislation before Congress, but I have not at this time copies of these

bills. I know the Shipstead Bill provides for payment of indebtedness covering local improvements

which these lands were liable for in proportion to the total valuation of the lands assessed for

such improvement. The Woodruff Bill provides a flat 100 per acre. This bill, I understand, is

made up so that the federal government will match the 100 per acre on their lands which the state

now pays on state owned lands, known as homestead and swamp lands.

There was some opposition to this bill because the amount to be paid per acre would not be

uniform in the states. For instance, the average price per acre of lands purchased in Michigan

is 2.91; Minnesota, 2.39; Wisconsin, 2.04. Under the three per cent clause, Michigan would

nearly 50% more per acre than would be the case in Wisconsin.

There were about sixty in attendance at the meeting, the largest delegation being from

Minnesota.

Taking the acreage and purchase price of land as shown by the Congressional Record and cover-

ing all lands purchased and under option up to June 30, 1938, the acreage and cost in the three

states, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, is as follows:

Lands Purchased

Total Price

Cost Per Acre

Revenue at 3%

Michigan 1,731,132 5,039,286.40 2.91 151,178.52

Wisconsin 1,302,021 2,658,310.43 2.04 79,749.31

Minnesota 1,343,115 3,210,774.92 2.39 96,323.25

Bring this down to the counties in this immediate area,

each county is as follows:

the acreage, value, and revenue for

Alger 131,915 294,999.74 2.24 8,849.99

Chippewa 125,371 380,656.44 3.04 11,419.69

Delta 155,177 299,732.59 1.93 8,991.98

Luce 868 75,349.73 86.81 2,260.49

Mackinac 86,171 205,272.06 2.38 6,158.16

Schoolcraft 118,807 234,172.70 1.97 7,025.18

You will note that in Luce County there are only 868 acres and the cost per acre is $86.81.

I believe these lands are those purchased by the federal government for the Tahquamenon Park,

and they are to be traded to the State of Michigan for other lands desired by the federal gover-

nment. If that is the case, these lands would not be classified as federal lands after the ex-

change is made.

I believe this legislation should be given all possible encouragement and that we should

support its passage in every way possible. A return to Alger County of nearly $9,000 per year

would be of considerable help to our school districts under the present law, and it might work

out that this revenue would be sufficient so that the school could be given less in millage from

the fifteen mill tax, and that in turn be added to the county revenue where it is very badly need-

ed at this time.

Supported by Supervisor Paajanen and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the matter of purchasing a car for the Sheriff's Depart-

ment be referred to the Purchasing Committee. Supported by Supervisor Strand and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the meeting adjourn until 1:30 o'clock P. M. Supported

by Supervisor E. Lezotte and carried.

Afternoon Session.


Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, McAllister, Strand,

Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Absent: Supervisor Hannah.

On motion of Supervisor Strand that Gust Johnson, Court House Janitor, be granted 30 days

vacation, with pay, for the year 1940. Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried by the

following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte,

McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Nays--None.


On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the matter of the Posont property be tabled until the

next meeting of this Board. Supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that this Board accept the changes in names of the various

Lakes as shown on reports filed with the proceedings of this meeting. Supported by Supervisor

Coaster and carried.

On motion of Supervisor E. Lezotte that the amount of $366.70 be transferred from the

Hospitalization Account to the Social Welfare Direct Relief Account and the amount of $128.00

be transferred from the General Fund to the Social Welfare Direct Relief Account. Supported by

Supervisor Coaster and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson,

J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that when funds are available that sufficient amounts be

transferred from the General Fund to the Social Welfare Administrative Account to pay salaries

of the Social Welfare Board. Supported by Supervisor Boogren and carried by the following vote:

Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister,

Strand, Paajanen, Pantti, and Gregg. Nays--None.

Supervisor Coaster offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

Be It Resolved, That the disposition of money received on account of motor vehicle license

taxes and gasoline taxes returned to this County for the calendar year of 1940 and conforming

with the Public Acts of Michigan Numbers Seven and Eight of the Extra Session of 1934, and

Pursuant to such acts one half of each settlement on account of the above mentioned monies

is to be credited to the County Road Fund to be used for administration, maintenance, betterments,

and construction of County Roads, and

Further, That the remainder, hereinafter called the second half, of such monies as returned

to Alger County shall be applied as follows and in the following order of priority:

First Priority of second half is to retire all outstanding bonds. As there are no bonds

outstanding, which comes under this act, the rest of the monies received will be divided under

the second priority.

Second Priority of second half (a) One half of the second priority of second half is to be

credited to the County Road Fund and be used for Maintenance of County Roads adopted in conformity

of Act 130, Public Acts, Michigan, 1931. (b) The remaining half of second priority of second

half as mentioned immediately above shall be divided as follows:

To be paid to City of Munising 42.414%

To be credited County Road Fund 100.00%

The money to be credited to the County Road Fund to be used for administration, maintenance,

improvements and construction of County Roads. The money to be paid the City to be used as

provided in said Acts Seven and Eight of Extra Session of 1934.

Supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren,

Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti

and Gregg. Nays--None.

Supervisor Hannah was excused.

On motion of Supervisor E. Lezotte that two rooms be rented at the First National Bank

Building for the Alger-Schoolcraft Health Department. Said rental to commence July 1, 1940 at

the rate of $25.00 per month. Supported by Supervisor Pantti and carried by the following vote:

Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, McAllister, Strand,

Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Nays--None.

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor E. Lezotte who moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Alger County having ascertained from an examination of

the assessment rolls of the several Townships and City in said County, find thatk the value of the

Real and Personal Property in said assessment rolls, as fixed by the Boards of Review of the

several Townships and City for the year A. D. 1940 is as follows:

Township and City Acres Real Estate Personal Totals

Au Train Township 91,945.98 414,375 54,770 469,145

Burt Township 115,059.88 1,261,770 23,450 1,25,220

Grand Island Township 13,70.44 224,945 24,500 249,445

Limestone Township 47,361.66 199,297 36,525 235,822

Mathias Township 45,409.08 242,075 35,725 277,800

Munising Township 54,796.63 518,605 52,550 571,155

Onota Township 56,182.59 622.955 4,920

Rock River Township 51,527.29 331,280 75,250 642076:57350

City of Munising 1,956,350 619,550 2,575,900

Totals 476,072.55 5,771,652 927,240 6,698,892

AND WHEREAS, this Board having ascertained from such examination of the said assessment

rolls for the year 1940, find that the relative value of the Real and Personal Property is equal

in the several assessment rolls for the said year 1940, Therefore be it

hESOLVED, that the said Real Estate in the several Townships and City in said County,as

fixed by the Boards of Review for the year 1940, be and the same is hereby fixed and equalized

as follows:

Township and City Real Estate Personal Property

Au Train Township 414,375 54,770

Burt Township 1,261,770 23,450

Grand Island Township 224,945 24,500

Limestone Township 199,297 36,525

Mathias Township 242,075 35,725

Munising Township 518,605 52,550

Onota Township 622,955 4,920

Rock River Township 331,280 75,250

City of Munising 1,956,350 619,550

Totals 5,771,652 927,240

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the equalization of Real and Personal Property of the

said several Townships and City in said County of Alger for the purpose of apportioning the

several taxes authorized to be assessed therein for the year 1940, be and the same hereby is

equalized as follows:

Township and City Real Estate Personal Property Totals

Au Train Township 414,375 54,770 469,145

Burt Township 1,261,770 23,450 1,285,220

Grand Island Township 4,945 24,500 249,445

Limestone Township 199,297 36,525 235,822

Mathias Township 242,075 35,725 277,800

Munising Township 518,605 52,550 571,155

Onota Township 622,955 4,920 627,875

Rock River Township 331,280 406,530

City of Munising 1,956,350 7 6159 5500 2,575,900

Totals 5,771,652 927,240 6,698,892

The foregoing resolution was supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried by the following

vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, McAllister, E. Lezotte,


WE HEREBY CERTIFY That the foregoing is a true statement of the number of acres of land

in each Township and City in the County of Alger and of the value of the Real Estate and of tie

Personal Property in each Township and City in said County as assessed in the year 1940, and of

hairman of the Board f 1> pervisors

the aggregate valuation of the Real Estate and Personal Property in each Township and City in

said County as equalized by the Board of Supervisors of said County on the 24th day of June,

A. D. 1940, at a meeting of said Board held in pursuance of the statute in such case made and

provided. WE FURTHER CERTIFY that said statement does not embrace any property taxed under laws

passed pursuant to Sections 4 and 5 of Article 10 of the Constitution of the State.

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Alger County, Michigan.

( /142..-4244-1 County rk rEopV lerk of the Board of

Alger County, Michigan. Supervisors,

Dated at the City of Munising, Michigan, this 24th day of June, A. D. 1940.

On motion of Supervisor E. Lezotte that the meeting adjourn. Supported by Supervisor

Coaster and carried.

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Clerk

July 16, 1940.

Pursuant to call of the Chairman, the Board of Supervisors of Alger County convened at the

Court House, in the City of Munising, on the above date.


Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen,

Pantti and Gregg. Absent: Supervisor E. Lezotte.




Munising, Michigan, July 16, 1940.



inclusive, and recommend the payment of the same. Russell Boogren, Carl W. Strand, Rupert B.

Nelson, James H. Thompson, Frank Coaster, Boris W. Paajanen, Onen M. Pantti, Arthur McAllister,

John Lezotte, John W. Hann'ah, Ben L. Gregg.

Supervisor John Lezotte was excused.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the report of the Auditing Committee be accepted and the

Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to issue warrants in payment of same when funds are avail-

able. Supported by Supervisor Boogren and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors

Boogren, Thompson, Coaster, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg.

Nays,--None.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the meeting adjourn until 1:30 o'clock P. M. Supported

by Supervisor Thompson and carried.

Afternoon Session


Supervisors Boogren, Coaster, Nelson, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Absent:

Supervisors Thompson, J. Lezotte, E. Lezotte and Hannah.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the Chairman appoint a Committe of two, to investigate

the Antilla and Kaanta Properties and make a report at the next meeting. Supported by Supervisor

Nelson and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the appointments and salaries as submitted in a letter

from the Social Welfare Board be approved and that said letter be filed with the proceedings of

,this meeting. Supported by Supervisor Pantti and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors

Boogren, Coaster, Nelson, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the Sheriff's mileage, commencing July 1, 1940, be

increased from 7 cents to 71 cents a mile. Supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried by the

following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Coaster, Nelson, McAllister, Paajenen, Pantti and

Gregg. Nays--Supervisor Strand.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the County retain possession of the Posont Property.

Supported by Supervisor Strand and carried.


On motion of Supervisor Hannah that this Board assume interest charges on loans made by County

Officers for salaries only, up to January 1, 1941 and that application be made to the State Loan

Board for permission to borrow $5,000.00 for the purpose of financing County Welfare Board Admin-

istrative expenses, such loan to run to February 1, 1941. Supported by Supervisor Nelson and

carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogreh, Coaster, Nelson, Hannah, McAllister,


ervisor Coaster that the meeting adjourn. Supported, y Supervisor Nelson and carried.

August 20, 1940.




Supervisors Boogren, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, McAllister, Paajanen, Pantti and

Gregg. Absent: Supervisors Thompson, Hannah and Strand.


The Board then proceeded to audit the claims


Munising, Michigan, August 20, 1940.

We, the members of the Board of Supervisorg of Alger County, constituting an Auditing


inclusive, and recommend the payment of the same. Evered Lezotte, Russell Boogren, Rupert B.

Nelson, Frank Coaster, Boris W. Paajanen, Onen M. Pantti, Arthur McAllister, John Lezotte,

Ben L. Gregg.



available. Supported by Supervisor Coaster and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Super-

visors Boogren, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, McAllister, Paajanen, Pantti and

Gregg. Nays--None.


On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the sum of $10.00 be appropriated to help defray expenses

of the Board in attending the M-94 dedication ceremonies. Supported by Supervisor Coaster and

carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E.

Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the meeting recess until 3:00 o'clock P. M. Supported


Afternoon Session


Supervisors Boogren, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti

and Gregg. Absent: Supervisors Thompson and J. Lezotte.

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Hannah who moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that it is necessary to borrow the sum of $5,000.00 in

anticipation of the collection of the operating taxes for the next succeeding fiscal year

beginning January 1, 1941 for the purpose of securing funds for the purpose of pay salaries

and bills payable; and

WHEREAS, Act No. 26 of 1931 as amended authorized the Board of Supervisors of Alger County

to borrow within the six months period preceding the end of any fiscal year in anticipation of

the collection of operating taxes for the next succeeding fiscal year provided an irrevocable

appropriation is made to repay such loan from the receipts of such taxes, and that said loan

does not exceed 10% of the taxes for the then fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the tax levy for the then current fiscal year (1939) was $56,055.00; and

WHEREAS, there are no outstanding loans against such operating taxes for the year 1940;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized

to make application to the Loan Board for and on behalf of the County of Alger for permission

to borrow $5,000.00 and issue notes in the total amount thereof in anticipation of the collection

of operating taxes for the next succeeding fiscal year beginning January 1, 1941; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if permission be granted, said notes be dated September 3,

1940, bear interest at 5% per annum, and be due and payable February 1, 1941 which is not later

than four months after such taxes first become due; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an irrevocable appropriation be and is hereby made to repay such

loan from the receipts of such taxes and that sufficient money be set aside from the collection

of such taxes to pay such loan when due.

The foregoing resolution was supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried by the following

vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand,


The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Coaster who moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the County's portion of the 15 mill tax has beeninsufficient to meet the actual

operating expense of said County, and

WHEREAS, the creation of the Alger County Social Welfare Board has placed an additional

obligation on the County, which cannot be adequately met by the present millage, and

WHEREAS, the paying of a certain percentage of the Direct Relief costs, as requested by the

State Welfare Commission, will further obligate the County

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a Special Election is hereby called to be held on the 10th

day of September, 1940, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the various

townships and wards in the County of Alger a proposition to increase the total amount of taxes

assessed against property for all purposes in said County for the years 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943

and 1944 from 15 mills to 18 mills, the additional 3 mills so raised to be used in each of said

years for Alger County relief purposes only.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as required by law, the County Clerk give notice forthwit -

of said election to the various township clerks and city clerk and that the Board of Election

Commissioners of said County prepare a ballot to be presented to the electors which ballot shall

be:

',Shall the County of Alger increase the millage as provided in Section 21, Article 10 of the

State Constitution, by three (3) mills for the period of five years, beginning with the year 1940,

the proceeds of such increase to be used for Alger County Relief Purposes Only.

Yes

No

The foregoing resolution was supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried by the following

vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen,


On motion of Supervisor Strand that the insurance of the Court House Boiler be carried with

the Peoples State Insurance Agency, commencing September 1, 1940. Supported by Supervisor

Paajanen and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Coaster, Nelson, E.

Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the meeting adjourn. Supported by Supervisor Hannah

and carried.

September 17, 1940.









Munising, Michigan, September 17, 1940.

We, the members of the Board of Supervisors of Alger County, consituting an Auditing Comm-

ittee, have examined the Claims presented herewith, same being Bills No. 1149 to No. 1178

inclusive, and recommend the payment of the same, with the exception of Bill No. 1166, which

be tabled. Evered Lezotte, Russell Boogren, Carl Strand, Rupert B. Nelson, James H. Thompson,

Frank Coaster, Boris W. Paajanen, Onen M. Pantti, Arthur McAllister, John Lezotte, Ben L. Gregg.



available. Supported by Supervisor McAllister and carried by the following vote: Ayes--




On motion of Supervisor E. Lezotte that the Clerk write a letter inviting the Michigan

Society for Crippled Children to hold their 1941 meeting at Munising. Supported by Supervisor

Boogren and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Strand that the meeting adjourn until 1:30 o'clock P. M. Supported


Afternoon Session


Supervisor Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, McAllister, Strand,


On motion of Supervisor Pantti that the Alger County Insurance Agency be requested to hold

the Hartford Steam Boiler policy until October 14, 1940. Supported by Supervisor Paajanen and

carried.


On motion of Supervisor Thompson that this Board accept the W. P. A. proposal to re-index

the records in the County Clerk's office. Supported by Supervisor Strand and carried by the


Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Thompson that this Board set up a budget of $700.00 at the October

meeting for the Ater-Schoolcraft Health Unit. Supported by Supervisor Nelson and carried by the


Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that the report of the Auditor on the accounts of the Social

Welfare Board be tabled until thenext meeting and that Mrs. Credland appear before this Board

at that time to explain the items of the Audit. Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried.

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Chairman

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On motion of Supervisor Nelson that in the event the Attorney General does not grant this

Board's request to permit one of his assistants to prosecute the case of the People vs. Charles

and Hilma Laytonen that the Chairman of this Board be granted authority to employ a opecial

Prosecutor to handle said case. Supported by Supervisor Boogren and carried by the following



On motion of E. Lezotte that the old Court House boiler be sold to Alfred Lundquist of

Grand Marais for the sum of $50.00. Supported by Supervisor Coaster and carried by the following



On motion of Supervisor E. Lezotte that the meeting adjourn. Supported by Supervisor

Hannah and carried.

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October 14, 1940.

Pursuant to statute, the Board of Supervisors of Alger County convened at the Court House,

in the City of Munising, on the above date.







Munising, Michigan, October 14, 1940.

We, the members of the Board of Supervisors of Alger County, constituting an Auditing Committee,

have examined the Claims presented herewith, same being Bills No. 1179 to No. 1215 inclusive, and

recommend the payment of the same. Evered Lezotte, Russell Boogren, Carl W. Strand, James H.

Thompson, Frank Coaster, Boris W. Paajanen, Onen M. Pantti, Arthur McAllister, John Lezotte,

Ben L. Gregg.

Supervisor Nelson was excused.

On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the report of the Auditing Committee be accepted and the

Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to issue warrants in payment of same when funds are available.

Supported by Supervisor Strand and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren,

Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, E. Lezotte, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Nays--

None.


On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the Board file a claim against the Charles Jerry Estate

for a previous Court fine of $1,000.00, which remains unpaid and any other claim which might be

due the County, Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--

Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, E. Lezdtte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand,


On motion of Supervisor E. Lezotte that the meeting adjourn until 2:00 o'clock P. M. Supported

by Supervisor Coaster and carried.

Afternoon Session


Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand,

Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Absent: None.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that on the recommendation of the State Supervisors' Association,

the final consideration of the budget be given at a recessed meeting to be held after October 22,

1940. Supported by Supervisor Coaster and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Hannah that Policy No. 32197 issued by The Peoples State Insurance

Agency and covering the Court House boiler, be cancelled and that this insurance be placed as it

has been in previous years. Supported by Supervisor McAllister and carried by the following vote:

Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand,


On motion of Supervisor Coaster that Gust Johnson be appointed as janitor of the Court Heuse

for the ensuing year. Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--

Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAlliger, Strand, Paajanen,


On motion of Supervisor Coaster that the klunising News Company be authorized to make up the

various township and city 1940 delinquent and the 1941 assessment and tax rolls for a price of

$99.60. Supported by Supervisor Strand and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors

Boogren, Thompson, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Paajanen, Pantti and

Gregg. Nays--None.

On motion of Supervisor E. Lezotte that this meeting recess, subject to call of the Chairman.

Supported by Supervisor Paajanen and carried.

October 25, 1940.

Pursuant to call of the Chairman, the Board of Supervisors of Alger County reconvened at the

Court House in the City of Munising, on the above date.

Meeting called to order by Chairman Ben L. Gregg, with the following members present:


Pantti and Gregg. Absent--Supervisor J. Lezotte.

A general discussion was held relative to matters presented at the meeting of the State

Association of Supervisors.

On motion of Supervisor E. Lezotte that the meeting adjourn until 1:30 o'clock P. M.

Supported by Supervisor McAllister and carried.

Afternoon Session


Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand,'

Paajanen, Pantti and Gregg. Absent--None.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the Chairman appoint a Committee of three to contact the

W.P.A. office at Marquette relative to increasing Alger County's quota of workers. Supported by

Supervisor Coaster and carried.

On motion of Supervisor Nelson that the following Budget be adopted for the year 1941:

Budget, 1941.

Department

Salaries $14,700.00

Circuit Court 1,200.00

Justice Court 900.00

Board of Supervisors 3,500.00

Court House & Grounds & Insurance 3,000.00

Judge of Probate 3,000.00

Sheriff 3,500.00

County Clerk & Register of Deeds 500.00

County Treasurer 500.00

Prosecuting Attorney 6o0.00

School Commissioner 150.00

Coroner 300.00

Elections 1,500.00

Contagious Disease 5,000.00

Miscellaneous--Road Commission 1,500.00

County Officers' Bonds 250.00

State Institutions 1,500.00

Total 41,600.00

1. Direct Relief Fund (Including Medical Care) None

2. Social Welfare Fund

(a) Administration 3,000.00

(b) County Infirmary and Farm 6,000.00

(c) Afflicted Adult Hospitalization 2,991.14

Total 11,991.14

TOTAL 53,591.14

Supported by Supervisor Thompson and carried by the following vote: Ayes--Supervisors Boogren,

Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister, Strand, Pantti and Gregg.

Nays--Supervisor Paajanen.

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) Chairman :00r Clerk

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Coaster, who moved its adoption:

Resolved that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alger do hereby ascertain, determine

and fix the amount of yearly salaries of the several County officers of the County of Alger for

the ensuing two years, from and including January 1st, 1941, as follows:

Circuit Judge $ 450.00

Circuit Court Commissioner 100.00

Judge of Probate 1,400.00

Probate Clerk 444.00

Sheriff 1,500.00

County Clerk & Register of Deeds 1,700.00

Deputy County Clerk 1,020.00

County Treasurer 1,650.00

Deputy County Treasurer 1,020.00

Prosecuting Attorney 1,700.00

Stenographer 720.00

School Commissioner 1,000.00

Janitor 1,080.00

Jail Matron 25.00

Dentist's Assistant 300.00

The foregoing resolution was supported by Supervisor Boogren, and adopted by the following



The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Coaster, who moved its adoption:

Resolved that there be raised on the taxable property of the County of Alger for the year

1940 the following sums of money for the following purposes, to-wit:

General Fund $41,600.00

County Social Welfare Fund 11,991.14

Making a total for all County purposes of the sum of $53,591.14.

Resolved that the said sum of $53,591.14 be assessed and levied upon all of the taxable

property of the said County of Alger for the year 1940.

The foregoing resolution was supported by Supervisor Pantti and carried by the following vote;

Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coaster, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister,


State of Michigan) ( ss.

County of Alger )

We do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution authorizing the raising of a County Tax

in the sum of $53,591.14 for the year 1940 was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County

of Alger, Michigan, at their annual meeting held on October 25, 1940.

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Paajanen who moved its adoption:

Whereas, this Board having ascertained and determined as appears by the record of this meet-

ing that it is necessary to raise a County Tax for all County purposes in the sum of $53,591.14

therefore be it

Resolved, that the said County Tax in the sum of $53,591.14 be and the same is hereby

apportioned to the several Townships and City in the County of Alger in proportion to the taxable

property therein as equalized and accepted by the Board of Supervisors, and that the Supervisors

of the several Townships and City in said County of Alger are hereby authorized and directed to

spread the said several sums upon their respective assessment rolls for the year A. D. 1940,

as follows:

Township and City County Tax

Au Train Township $3,753.16

Burt Township 10,281.76

Grand Island Township 1,995.56

Limestone Township 10886.58

Mathias Township 2,222.40

Munising Township 4,569.24

Onota Township 5,023.00

Rock River Township 3,252.24

City of Munising 20,607.20

Total 53,591.14

The foregoing resolution was supported by Supervisor McAllister and adopted by the following



State of Michigan ) ( SS.

County of Alger )

We do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution relative to the apportioning of County Tax

for the year 1940, was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of said County of Alger at its annual

meeting held on the 25th day of October, A. D. 1940.

Clerk. Ch&irman

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Coaster who moved its adoption:

Resolved, That Whereas, it appears from certified statements of the Clerks of the several

Townships and City in this County for the year 1940 and filed with the Clerk of this Board, that

the several sums hereinafter specified have been voted by their respective Townships and City

and that they have been voted for the purposes designated and that they are authorized by law.

Therefore be it resolved, that the Supervisors of the several Townships and City in this

County be and they are hereby authorized and directed to spread said several sums upon the assess-

ment rolls of their respective Townships and City for the year A. D. 1940, as follows:

Upon the Assessment Roll for the Township of Au Train

For Township Tax, the sum of 4% 703.72

For School Tax, the sum of 2,580.30

For Rejected Tax, the sum of 32.74

Upon the Assessment Roll for the Township of Burt

For Township Tax, the sum of $2,570.44


For School Debt Tax, the sum of 10,002.75


Chair an Clerk.

Upon the Assessment Roll for the Township of Grand Island

For Township Tax, the sum of None

For School Tax, the sum of $1,247.22

Upon the Assessment Roll for the Township of Limestone

For Township Tax, the sum of 471.64



Upon the Assessment Roll forthe Township of Mathias

For Township Tax, the sum of $ 486.15

For School Tax, the sum of 1, 458.45


For Cemetery Tax, the sum of 131.70

Upon the Assessment Roll for the Township of Munising




Upon the Assessment Roll for the Township of Onota




Upon the Assessment Roll for the Township of Rock River




Upon the Assessment Roll for the City of Munising

For City Tax, the sum of 140,205.00

For City Debt Tax, the sum of 9,495.00



The foregoing resolution was supported by Supervisor Pantti and adopted by the following vote:

Ayes--Supervisors Boogren, Thompson, J. Lezotte, Coater, Nelson, E. Lezotte, Hannah, McAllister,


State of Michigan) ( ss.

County of Alger )

We do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution authorizing the raising of the several

Township and City taxes in the County of Alger for the year 1940 was adopted by the Board of

Supervisors of said County at their annual session held on the 25th day of October, 1940.

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Nelson, who moved its adoption:

Resolved, that the bounty Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to charge

back to the --)roper townships and city their proportion of the charged back list and is also

instructed and directed to forthwith proceed to collect from the Township and City Treasurers

the amount of taxes returned delinquent and charged back by reason of the same having been paid

such Threasurers as shown by said list.

The foregoing resolution was supported by Supervisor Thompson and adopted by the following



On motion of Supervisor E. Lezotte that as required by statute, the following annual report

of the Alger County Road Commission be accepted and made a part of the proceedings of this meeting:

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS TO

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ALGER COUNTY, MICHIGAN.

GENTLEMEN:

herewith submit our annual report for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1939, and

ending January 1, 1940.

RECEIPTS

RECEIPTS

Cash Transferred Transferred Debit Credit

Total

Balance in County Road Fund January 1,1939 14,543.96 14,543.96 Receipts from all sources 172,684.90 172,684.90

187,228.86 187,228.86

DISBURSEMENTS

Construction 17,437.06 30,610.02 48,047.08 Trunkline Maintenance State Owned Equipment

33,878.87 83.65

41,284.37 377.78

75,163.24 461.43

County Maintenance 1,342.35 980.31 2,322.66 Township Maintenance 22,609.41 35,781.84 58,391.25 Equipment Repairs 37,959.84 5,161.41 43,121.25 Stock 20,550.09 25,823.50 - 5,273.41 New Equipment 27,083.92 38.02 27,121.94 General 19,627.57 1,191.37 20,818.94 Gasoline Haulage 2,099.58 - 2,099.58 Equipment 87,502.04 -87,502.04 Totals

180,572.76 115,425.12 115,425.12 180,572.76 Balance in County Road Fund January 1,1940 6,488.02

187,060.78 Advance on Invoice Account 168.08

187,228.86

CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIPTS

Balance in County Road Fund January 1,1940 14,543.96 14,543.96 Trunkline Maintenance 84.972.78 84,972.78 Weight Tax 45,432.21 45,432.21 Gas Tax 3,865.91 3,865.91 McNitt Money 27,781.13 27,781.13 Snow Removal Money (Special Allottment) 6,272.66 6,272.66 Gas, Oil and Repairs to State Owned Equipment 363.02 363.02 Miscellaneous Receipts 3,997.1 3,997.1 Total 187,228.86 187,223.86

CLASSIFICATION OF DISBURSEMENTS

Construction

Au Train Township 2,078.42 6,907.57 8,175.99 Burt Township 627.90 2,410. 2 3,038.42 Limestone Township 5,032.26 8,588. 13,620.66 Grand Island Township 94.72 538.08 632.80 Mathias Township 552.65 374.31 926.96 Munising Township 1,073.67 2,457.57 3,531.24 Onota Township 644.75 780.49 1,425.24 Rock River Township 5,767.73 9,312.73 15,080.46 Tile Manufacturing 1,564.96 50.35 1,615.31 Totals 17,437.06 30,610.02 48,047.08

Trunkline Maintenance

Trunkline No. 28-1 3,657.64 5,278.22 8,935.86 28-2 11,946

8.7656.95 13,382.65 25,339.60

28-3 725.77 1,194.53 41-1 1,488.51 1,612.32 3,100.83

178-1 620.70 202.17 822.87 67-1 3,952.28 4,642.44 8,594.72 77-1 3,611.23 4,852.01 8,463.24 94-1 5,110.98 7,484.91 12,595.89 94-2 542.26 384.79 927.05 94-3 2,295.56 2,600.54 4,896.10 94-4 31.07 19.54 50.61 94-5 142.93 99.01 241.94

Totals 33,878.87 41,284.37 74,163.24

County Maintenance Cash Transferred Transferred Total Debit Credit

Eben Trenary Road 1,009.80 872.38 1,882.18 Pictured Rocks Trail 332.55 107.93 440.48 Totals 1,342.35 980.31 2,322.66

Township Maintenance

Au Train Township Burt Township

2,061.37 4,734.78

3,218.79 6,261.07

5,280.16 10,995.85

Grand Island Township Limestone Township

35.55 1,630.62

29.52 3,623.31

65.07 5,253.93

Mathias Township 1,680.48 2,529.64 4,210.12 Munising Township 3,591.17 7,131.17 10,722.34 Onota Township ,780.68 2,028.99 5,809.67 Rock River Township Federal Forest Highway #13

4,937.3? 157.44

10,761.26 198.09

15,698.58 355.53

Totals 22 09.41 35,781.84 58,391.25

New Equipment (Following figures include Partial Payments Only)

Trucks Tractors

15,948.06 ,980.49

8.64- 15,956.70 4 80.49

Sander 421.98 21.98 Mower 153.25 5.57 158.82 Machinery & Tools 1,130.51 1,130.51 Snogo 301.46 301.46 Snow Plows 3,520.95 3,520.95 Sprinkler 568.85 23:81 592.66 Calculator 56.49 56.49 Scrapers 1.88 1.88 Totals 27,083.92 38.02 27,121.94

Repairs to Equipment

Car 1 Tractors 2,541

.2

.53 18.9 187.75

3 344.45 2,729.28

Trucks 18,998.77 3,425.63 22,424.40 Buildings 7,012.70 391.91 7,404.61 Graders 1,518.65 161.00 1,679.65 Scrapers & Draglines 868.57 158.83 1,027.40 Shovels (Power) 1,379.84 81.64 1,461.48 Crushers 300.49 49.41 349.90 Snow Plows & Snogos 2,139.55 589.11 2,728.66 Sanders 14.60 14.56 29.16 Tar Kettle 37.54 17.20 54 74 Mowers 119.72 1.33 121.05 Trailers 8.71 13.26 21.97 Chloride Distributors 29.46 1.62 31.08 Gas Roller 4.80 1.74 6.54 Sprinklers 18.01 .08 18.09 Machinery & Tools 961.65 42.82 1,004.47 General Equipment Repairs 1,681.99 2.33 1,684.32 Totals 37,962.10 5,159.15 43,121.25

State Owned Equipment 83.65 377.78 461.43

Gasoline Haulage 2,099.58 -2,099.58

Stock 20,550.09 25,823.50 -5,273.41

General

Engineer(Salaries,Trave.Exp.,etc.) 5,041.04 160.38 5,201.42 Office (Salaires,Supplies,Tele.,Postage,

etc.) 2,710.18 2,710.18 General(Commrs. mileage, Dues,

Proceedings) 961.17 961.17 Compensation Insurance 1,099.85 1,099.85 Fire Insurance 1,631.21 1,631.21 Fleet Insurance City of Munising(Horton Money)

727.76 6,013.69

727.76 6,013.69

Gasoline Deliveries 177.28 419.56 Gasoline Tax & License 287.79 287.79 Accounts Receivable 780.30 727.69 1,507.99 License Plates 28.00 28.00 Miscellaneous Totals

__1611.12 61.02 22 4 19,627.57 1,191.37 0,818.94

Equipment 87,502.04 - 87,502.04

Surplus balance in payroll account 322.32

Respectfully submitted,

E. F. Bartels Chairman

H. W. Burrows

Carl F. Wittier

THE ALGER COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONOctdber 77-1940

MUNISING, MICHIGAN

ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 1, 1940

To the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS of ALGER COUNTY

MUNISING, MICHIGAN

We wish to submit the following covering our activities for the above captioned period.

COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION: As in the past, all new roads were built in conjunction with the Works

Progress Administration. During the period under review, the Federal Government contributed

$166,200.15 which, together with our sponsorship of $42,022.80, approximately 25%, aggregated

$208,222.95 as representing the total cost of project activities. A statement of completed

projects will be found attached.

WORKS PROGRES

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