Special Meeting (Minutes)

Elmwood Township

Event Date: 2024-03-27

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**Executive Summary**

**Cherry Bend Trail Design:** The board approved two motions related to the Cherry Bend Trail. The first approved a topo survey for $9,800 and 30% design engineering plans for $70,000, both of which are expected to increase the likelihood of securing TAP Grant funding. The second motion authorized the use of ARPA funds for this project.

**Other Projects:** The board authorized the removal and storage of extra light poles at Brewery Creek, with costs covered by a Blight Grant. Additionally, the board approved a bid of $3,400 from Mid-State for asbestos remediation at the old Harbormaster building.

**Software and Personnel:** The board approved a budget amendment to provide additional funding of $7,000 for the Fire Department to purchase a new software reporting system (ESO). A new wage scale for marina and buildings and grounds employees was also approved, with a starting wage of $16. The board authorized the use of Dockwa software for the marina management system for $8,000 per year. Finally, the board agreed to have the Personnel Committee interview harbormaster candidates and bring the top two to the Board.

**Michigan Broadband Proposal:** The board approved a contract with Michigan Broadband for the installation of two security cameras, including labor and equipment, at a cost of $1,900, and a monthly monitoring fee of $57.

Internal document reference #:2561

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