Regular Meeting (Minutes)

**Executive Summary**

**Meeting Overview:**
The Regular Board Meeting for the Charter Township of Elmwood was held on November 12, 2024, at the Township Hall. The meeting commenced at 6:00 p.m. with Supervisor Shaw leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Key participants included members of the Board such as Trustee Lautner, Darga, Trevas, and others, with a conflict of interest declared by Supervisor Shaw regarding Item 10e, leading to his recusal.

**Consent Calendar and Agenda Approval:**
The Board unanimously approved the Consent Calendar which included various department reports, post-audit invoices, and minutes from previous meetings. Additionally, the agenda was modified to include the Planning Commission appointment due to Treasurer Mikowski’s term expiry, which was also passed unanimously.

**Key Proposals and Motions:**
Significant discussions included the introduction of a text amendment related to alcohol regulations and the proposed installation of a fish grinder at the marina, budgeted at up to $110,000. Other motions involved the purchase of circulator fans for launch ramps, leasing a new marina copier, sealing bids for parking lots, and a proposed resolution transferring control of the Brewery Creek Drainage District to Elmwood Township. Furthermore, the meeting concluded with the approval of a budget amendment, reappointment of Treasurer Mikowski to the Planning Commission, and invoices for payment totaling $131,584.36.