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Council passed consent agenda 6-0 but rejected (1-6) a hydrological study for Elm Street flooding/culvert issues. Manager continues wastewater/law enforcement contract talks and marina grant work; Coal Dock shoreline grant (~$91,877) received. Public comments focused on Elm Street bridge safety, traffic calming, watershed study scope, and urgency, with mixed views on delaying the study.
Council approved consent agenda and agenda (7-0). Rob will follow up on Elm Street walkthrough options, propose 2027 water/sewer rate increases, and seek grants. Administrative committee will handle Manager's annual review next meeting. Public comments: Tim Lodge introduced Drain Commissioner candidacy; Bill Crackel raised St. Mary's drainage concerns.
Commission approved agenda/minutes (7-0) and set 2026 Master Plan priorities. Key actions: Schroeder to develop housing site map with GIS scoring criteria; Patmore/Miller to draft revised driveway/construction standards separating zoning from DPW oversight. Contention noted around speeding on South Shore/St. Mary's streets; Inland Seas site plan under continued review with Fire Dept/DPW.
NCV proposed swapping Braman Hill land for Timber Shores acreage, enabling home construction and public trail access; no vote taken. $10,000 approved for temporary Woolsey Airport roof painting after Fly In cancellation. Cell tower at Braman Hill remains undecided, with public opposition noted. Dan Thompkins to investigate Peterson Park water pump repair and staff email creation; Tom Mayhew researching REI grants.
Commission approved agenda/minutes 5-0. Sara to add schools, grocery/drug stores, and banks to GIS housing-site scoring criteria, updating at October 21 meeting. Steve and DPW Director continue developing driveway width/construction standards over winter, excluding aprons per Gail's suggestion. No public comments; Hylwa raised speeding concerns on St. Mary's Street, already addressed by posted sign.
Board approved agenda 6-0; no budget votes taken. Major contention: Wessell/Allgaier objected to a Senior Planner hire bypassing an alleged hiring freeze, disputed by Campbell/Walter; Yoder deferred policy issues to future sessions. Action items: Motor Pool review next session, geo-tracking added to vehicles, Dalton returns October with insurance figures. Public speakers White and Kiessel; remarks unspecified.
Board approved 2027 marina rates (minus a rejected $20 launch fee increase), rules/agreements, and up to $5,000 for a marina expansion engineering study, plus $134,804.47 in invoices. Jenuwine owns the engineering study and Centerpointe lease follow-up with EGLE; Preston starts budget work. Trustee Lautner objected to a zoning moratorium amendment.
Council approved the agenda/minutes, formed an STR Registration Committee (Davis, Acton), and advanced Shalda Park gravel parking plans (Davis to get pricing). Bob Joyce to bring driveway permit info to Planning Commission; ordinance considered for brush dumping enforcement. Public comments: Lewis proposed a handicap fishing dock; Joyce addressed trees/driveways; Baker raised pickleball court conflicts.
Board approved treasurer's report, closed a credit union account, adopted amended fee schedule (4-1), and continued Schomberg Estates and Brian Rogers clean-up cases. Rogers will provide progress photos; Gourdie Fraser to inspect Schomberg property before September 28 meeting. Public comments raised septic dumping concerns (Williams/Bay); Kuhn to contact Notre Dame; DPW manager invitation considered.
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 Kalchik retention payment, millage rates, Verizon leases, CVSF grant, DZ Strategy contract, NMCAA extension, and $196,986.78 in claims. Legal counsel will draft Administrator Recruitment RFP; Cypher to research benefits brokers and Opioid Settlement Funds structure, reporting in October. Lake Bluffs Drain funding withdrawn pending legal review; public comment disputes arose over speaking time when agenda items were removed.
Board approved minutes, treasurer's report, FOIA fees, and L-4029 tax rates. Voted 3-0 to halt township spending on LTL culvert project pending National Park Service assurance, referring it to the Road Commission. Public forum featured contentious debate: residents Celentino, Allgaier, Marks, Alexander, Kelsinger, and the Bredins questioned SAD costs, funding alternatives, and Road Commission accountability.
Board approved amended agenda 6-0, added $50,000 to MERS payment (total $300,000), and will dissolve the Family Coordinating Council, zeroing its budget. Action items: Cypher to research Facilities Director job description options; Risbridger to prepare phase-in figures for proposed Elected Officials wage increases (~$75,000, backed by Robbins, Allgaier, Wessell). No public comments made.
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.
Board approved GLFD FY28 budget (8.16% increase, no millage hike), adopted Ordinance 1-1998 amendment, and approved disposal of old Turnout Gear Dryer. No public comments occurred, though a visitor's letter about a sidewalk hazard prompted action: paint the area, hire a local vendor for repairs, and Trustees will explore a Sidewalk Ordinance.
ESAC recommended approval of the proposed FY2028 GLFD budget, reflecting increased personnel/benefit costs (including Earned Sick Time Act leave requirements) and new radio purchases requiring a 40%-50% county match. No public comments were made. Supervisor Laureto praised the Fire Department's community reputation.
Board received department/agency budget presentations; no votes taken. No public comments offered. Key follow-ups: Wessell to present drafted policy on vacant positions/budget management; Bunek and Robbins flagged need to revise Facilities Director job description for cross-training with Maintenance Director; Yoder agreed. Campbell proposed attrition-based staffing reductions, supported by Walter.
Board approved amended agenda (6-0), deferring Brownfield Redevelopment item. No formal decisions reached on hiring practices or vacancy policy despite extended debate. Action items: Cypher to clarify cell tower project; Wessell requests pension documents on future agenda; Bunek proposes releasing attorney survey results. Public comments from multiple speakers noted, with one audience interjection during Commissioner Comments addressed by Chairman Yoder.
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.
Board approved amended agenda (6-0); reviewed strategic plan proposals from Guidehouse and DZ Strategy, no decision made; no consensus on 2027 revenue projections. Commissioners Bunek and Campbell raised concerns about the audit firm's handling of the Road Commission audit, citing inadequate reporting and testing. Robbins urged patience. Yoder will proceed with current firm, seeking direct clarification.
Board adopted Parks Ordinance No. 2026-1 (5-0) and approved $1,000 for park signage; Claar/Comeaux to oversee. Residents strongly opposed a proposed water overlay district, urging Planning Commission research/clarification. Park debates included dog access, dock repairs (~$500), and hunting/vehicle rules. Ray Pleva pursuing Cedar River navigability funding; petition planned for Polka Fest.
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.