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DDA reaffirmed budgetary support (roll call vote) for the marina/restroom project despite bid costs rising ~$400,000 to $1,325,000; opening targeted May 2027. Staff (Larrea) to prepare 2027 budget for November review/Council adoption; Bahle requested DDA plan copies for members. Public comments: Perkins on EV chargers, Crackel opposing restroom design—no board response recorded.
Board adopted Ordinance 2026-02, a one-year data center moratorium (unanimous roll call), and tabled the CAFR 2027/28 budget until October. Action items: Julian continues LCRC talks on Hill Street repairs; T. Carter fixes park gate; board seeks snow plowing bids; Lanham raises EMS station idea at Fire Board. No public comment contention noted.
Board approved Homestretch attainable-housing agreement for 842 N. Warren St. (Wilson dissenting), capped Parks/Rec mailing budget at $1,000, and approved airport/EMS spending. Braman Hill Verizon tower lease remained undecided amid extensive public opposition over height, access hours, removal bonds, and health concerns. Action items: Wauldron's MAAO training by October 31; finalize Sheriff agreement and moratorium ordinances.
The Board considered acting on the Verizon/Vertical Bridge Braman Hill tower lease on September 8, 2026. Public comment was divided: several residents supported it for emergency communication reliability, while Whitley (backed by most hearing speakers) opposed rushing approval, urging a pause and Planning Commission/Citizens Advisory Committee review of alternative sites like Kitchen Road first.
Auditors issued an unmodified opinion but flagged four material weaknesses and budget noncompliance (Library, Police, General Funds). Board must adopt an amended Library budget next meeting and monitor budgets monthly. Corrective actions assigned: Clerk/Treasurer to fix reconciliations, receipts, insurance allocation, police payments, HSA taxes, negative cash balance; Board to consult attorney on Cemetery Fund.
Council approved the STR Registration Ordinance and zoning amendment, plus Consent Agenda bills ($37,386.43). Action items: Council to implement STR ordinance; GoslingCzubak's Shalda Park proposal to September work session; Joyce to meet on water system. Public comments included calls for STR caps, FOIA/confidentiality concerns (Dalton, Haiderer), enforcement questions, and support from Bacon/Rubitschun.
The board adopted Parks Ordinance No. 2026-1 (5-0) and approved up to $1,000 for park signage. Chris Comeaux and Kelly Claar will handle signage, fire chief contact, master plan draft retrieval, rental-form drafting, and Vlack’s Park tree/fence planning; Shirley Mikowski will contact Novak’s Painting. Public comment strongly opposed or sought further study of the proposed water overlay district, while parks comments split over dogs, hunting, and liability.
Board approved consent agenda (fees, grants, facility purchases, trail grant, policy updates) but reached no consensus on Wessell's proposed committee restructure; Cypher will schedule a Committee of the Whole workshop post-budget. Yoder to arrange audit contract review with Administration, Treasurer, Finance. Numerous public commenters spoke; Treasurer Gallagher submitted written audit feedback.
Council approved the consent agenda 6-0, but rejected (1-6) proceeding with a hydrological study on Elm Street flooding/culverts. Lutke will place the topic on a future agenda. Manager negotiates a three-year Sheriff's contract; a $91,877 shoreline grant was received. Residents strongly debated pedestrian safety, bridge conditions, and urgency, with mixed views on delaying the study.
Council adopted Marina Ordinance #30 and policy, and authorized the Manager as Owner's Representative for the bathroom/comfort station contract. Manager Larrea recommends against supporting a proposed multi-jurisdictional Leo Creek culvert study, citing cost and procedural concerns. Residents Jarvis/Brach and Farquhar submitted written comments urging Elm Street repaving, sidewalks, and traffic calming; Crackel raised speeding concerns on St. Mary's Street.
主な決定事項:Braman Hill地区へのVerizon対応通信タワー建設案(195フィート、無灯 vs FAAライト付き高層案)を検討中、投票・最終承認は未記録。 アクションアイテム:タウンシップがVertical Bridge/Pyramid社(Austin Babich)へタワー高さの希望を回答予定。財務条件(オプション料900ドル、賃料900ドル/月、年1%増額)も審査継続中。 公共コメントなし、他議題なし。
No decisions were made; document contains only public comments ahead of an August 13, 2026 special meeting on a proposed Braman Hill cell tower. Four residents (Holmstrom, Morse, Rebori, McCann) raised concerns over tower height, siting, lease terms, low rental fee, and inconsistent maintenance/coverage claims, urging clarification before approval.
No board decisions or votes recorded; no action items assigned. Three residents (Vickie Slot, Rachael Dean, William Harper) submitted written comments opposing a proposed cell tower at Braman Hill, citing RF radiation health risks, inadequate public input, and lack of board due diligence. Harper explicitly criticized the board's competence and process.
No board decision recorded; this is a written public comment (Aug 12, 2026) on a proposed Vertical Bridge/Verizon tower lease at Braman Hill Park. Commenter raises 17 requests and 6 questions—height caps, FAA approval, airport ordinance compliance, park conversion rules, and inadequate rent terms—urging answers before any Township Board vote.
Public comment only; no Board decision recorded. Robert Carroll (retired healthcare RN/administrator) urged the Board to reject a proposed cell tower on Braman Hill, citing insufficient current research on radiofrequency radiation safety for children, hill users, and nearby residents, and distrust of federal health guidance.
Board approved FYE2026 audit, adopted Ordinance 2026-01 (removing Zoning Section 7.15), and set a $30,000 not-to-exceed budget for Maple City road project. Julian to contact contractors on hall waterproofing; Noonan to fix park gate. Fire station expansion debated—Noonan/Boomer favor western station; T. Carter skeptical—item dropped unless Fire Board requests. No public comments.
Board voted 4-0 to request Grand Traverse treatment plant prevent farmland septic disposal and to hire Gourdie Fraser to review failing Schomberg Road retention ponds. Amended compensation schedule and budget passed 4-0; Sheehan's $85/hour fee motion failed. Bzdok will research environmental legal options; Arens to coordinate Rogers property cleanup and billing.
Board must select Homestretch or LC Consultants for 824 N. Warren Street housing, pending August 6 session results; committee members favored Homestretch. Action items: approve $46,508.87 check run, budget amendments (Library, Facilities, EMS equipment), deputy supervisor's leave, and audit material weaknesses. Contention centers on developer selection and Kovarik Road safety/flooding concerns.
Board approved a zoning amendment, bills, and Resolution 2026-202 establishing a special assessment district (172 parcels) for the $1.1M Shelda Creek culvert project; public hearing set September 8. Stein will pursue BOR interlocal agreement with Centerville/Kasson; Olsen must respond to Skribanek's FOIA appeal. Contentions: FOIA fee disputes and rising fire insurance costs.
Board postponed Administrator Recruitment RFP to September; approved Sheriff's Office, Parks, and Facilities items; motions to release Dyer investigation documents failed 2-5. Commissioner Robbins recused himself from closed session, then publicly demanded investigations into the current administrator and himself. Public comments came from Getsinger, Tostige, Wiesner, and Mikowski; Treasurer Gallagher emailed ethics/reporting suggestions.
Board approved agenda, minutes, bills, and amended Rules of Procedure unanimously; purchasing policy revisions return in September. Planning Commission continues zoning review on affordable housing, with follow-up meeting August 26. Wolterink to revise Code of Conduct; budget discussions ongoing. No public comments made; assessment roll corrections confirmed complete by state.
Board approved amended Rules of Procedure, Bills to be Paid, and reviewed Purchasing Policy changes (returning September). Planning Commission continues zoning review for affordable/workforce housing, decisions pending; next meeting August 26. Wolterink to update Code of Conduct. No public contention noted; routine reports covered fire department, finances, and infrastructure/drainage district apportionments.
The Board approved amended Rules of Procedure (Wolterink to consolidate remaining sections) and reviewed Purchasing Policy changes requiring three quotes for purchases over $2,500. Planning Commission continues zoning review for affordable housing, with follow-up meeting August 26. No public comments were made. Bills and financials were approved unanimously.
Board adopted revised Rules of Procedure and approved bills/post-audit checks. Planning Commission continues reviewing zoning changes for affordable/workforce housing, with a special meeting set for August 26; Wolterink to consolidate Rules of Procedure. No major public contention noted; routine updates on fire department, drainage district, and Purchasing Policy revisions requiring quotes for purchases over $2,500.
Board accepted $400,000 DNR grant for Cherry Bend Trail, approved marina security cameras ($25,000, Gallagher opposed), slip-fee increase up to 5%, fireworks permit, and DTE tree grant; tabled fuel tank request pending details from Ferguson/Tampa. Jenuwine to revisit camera bids. Ronald Hines spoke during public comment; substance unrecorded.
The Board authorized the hiring of Ron Brown & Sons, Inc. for tennis court restoration, and Leelanau Excavating for Beechwood Cemetery driveway repair. Action items include hiring Sara Schroeder as Zoning Administrator. Public concerns included opposition to the tennis court restoration and requests for ZBA responsiveness.
AEH withdrawn; finalists are LC Consultants and Homestretch, with all four reviewing committee members recommending Homestretch for its village-scale design, AMI flexibility, and faster shovel-readiness. Board must select a developer, pursue R-4 rezoning/PUD, and possibly split the parcel. Homestretch needs ~$2.4M more funding (1.5-3 years); LC needs a competitive 9% LIHTC award.
Council adopted Resolution 2026-16 (4-1, Cavendish dissenting) placing a revised Mill Pond Dam millage on the November ballot; staff to submit it to the County Clerk. Ordinance updates (Marina, Sidewalk, Sign) and Manager purchasing authority were prioritized. Public comments from Slot and Dalzell urged more analysis, alternatives, and public education before the vote.
Committee reviewed Leo Creek culvert conditions across seven crossings, noting deterioration, undersized culverts, and flooding risks (notably at Elm Street). A proposed ECT hydrologic study ($10,000, optional $2,750 add-on) and a draft Village-Township joint resolution were presented by Rich Bahle and Council Member Perkins. No votes, approvals, or action items were recorded.
Committee agreed to send a hydrology study request for Leo Creek culverts to full council; repairs estimated at $1.6M, with an intergovernmental agreement with Township/County needed. Elm Street residents raised concerns about flooding, pedestrian safety, and speeding, urging action. President Lutke disclosed a property interest in the watershed; Bahle denied family benefit.