Regular Meeting (Minutes)

Executive Summary:

This document contains the minutes of the Solon Township Board’s regular meeting held on July 11, 2024. The meeting covered a range of topics including approval of the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, discussions regarding road maintenance on Rosinski Road, and public comments concerning the Master Plan and short-term rentals. The board also reviewed the Treasurer’s report, approved payment vouchers, and received committee reports from the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee.

Key Actions and Decisions:

The board approved several motions, including a request for a speed study on Rosinski Road, hiring LRM Concrete and Excavation for retaining wall repair, and hiring Leelanau Construction for township hall renovation. They also approved the appointment of Christina Deeren as the representative for Solon Township on the Joint Airport Zoning Board. Additional motions addressed various repair and maintenance projects, including well repairs and cemetery road improvements. The board also approved a motion to allow Fr. Ken to close Nelson Street for a Garden Walk.

Unfinished and New Business:

Unfinished business included updates on the Township Hall, Parks, Fire Department, Cedar River project, Cemetery, Bunting’s Road and Perrins Landing. The board discussed the need for well repairs, retaining wall and Township hall renovations, park ordinance updates, an interlocal agreement and river ordinances. New business included approval for Fr. Ken’s Garden Walk and a report from the Cedar Chamber of Commerce.

Committee Reports and Public Input:

Committee reports included updates from the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee. Public comment included discussion on short term rentals, Master Plan, bear sightings and a disconnect in communication.