August 2025
As the summer winds down, I will fill you in on projects and issues I’m working on.
- Meeting with Sheriff Brock to discuss contract issues. We agreed to write up a new contract for Burt Township to address patrol and other issues including help with ordinance enforcement. We will continue to work to negotiate its contents. I will be sure to get the board’s approval before I present it to Sheriff Brock. I encourage the boards input and ideas.
- The Marina project is nearly complete for this year. New posts were installed on the sea wall and painting is in progress. We are looking into a plan for next year to continue on with the timber replacement. It is my intent that with the increase activity at the marina that it will become its own department, not to rely on the park for support. More on this later.
- Received job descriptions from all department managers almost 2 weeks ago. They are for the board to review and revise. We will address them at the October meeting.
- Lowder road project looks great. You may have seen the gravel trucks. Great job.
- Our ambulance has a broken radio which means we are operating on handhelds only. This is an essential function and a very important issue. I talked to Tina at Alger County and ordered a replacement radio. Fortunately, Alger County will split the cost with us. However, there is a 3 month wait!
That’s the outstanding stuff. Been a busy summer. Enjoy the colors and September.
Jon Babbitt
Supervisor