Regular meeting (Minutes)

**Executive Summary of the Elmwood Regular Board Meeting – March 11, 2024**

**Meeting Overview**
The regular board meeting of the Charter Township of Elmwood was called to order by Supervisor Jeff Shaw at 6:00 p.m. Moved by Trustee Lautner and seconded by Treasurer Mikowski, the consent calendar was unanimously approved, which included department and committee reports, minutes from previous meetings, and post-audit invoices. The agenda saw a modification with the addition of interim Harbormaster wages, also receiving unanimous approval.

**Key Discussions and Resolutions**
Crucial discussions during the meeting revolved around various new business items. The Discovery Center presented a request for approval to submit a Brownfield Grant application, which the Board authorized unanimously. The Board also addressed the request from Rita’s Senoritas to reserve the tennis courts, determining that Monday and Wednesday mornings would be available for their use, while all other times remain open to the public. Furthermore, the TACS request to use Greilickville Harbor Park faced opposition due to potential conflicts with park use, leading to a failure of the motion to accommodate their requests.

**Financial Decisions and Approvals**
Resolutions included the approval of poverty exemption guidelines and the acceptance of an easement offer from MDOT for the M 22 Pump Station. The Board authorized the Supervisor to decline responsibilities for the private septic system of Cherry Square Condominiums. Interim Harbormaster wages were also discussed, with an agreed upon increase to $28/hour while the individual serves in that capacity. Finally, the Board approved the payment of invoices totaling $212,886.81 without dissent.

**Adjournment**
The meeting concluded with no further public comments, and Supervisor Shaw adjourned the session at 8:17 p.m.