March 18, 2025 Public Budget Hearing (March 18, 2025 Public Budget Hearing)

**Executive Summary**

**Meeting Overview**
The Glen Arbor Township Public Budget Hearing took place on March 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM, with Supervisor Tom Laureto presiding over the meeting. The session was attended by board members, including Don Lewis, Bob Hawley, and Pam Laureto, while John DePuy was absent. Chief Ferguson and two members of the public were also present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the presentation and approval of the agenda without conflicts of interest from any board members.

**Budget Presentation**
The primary focus of the meeting was to review the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and the related property tax millage rate aimed at supporting this budget. Copies of the budget were made available to attendees, and it had also been posted on the township’s website earlier in March. The board engaged in discussions regarding various budget line items categorized by cost center and concluded with no public comments or responses during this segment.

**Closing and Adjournment**
The meeting wrapped up shortly afterwards, concluding at 7:27 PM, with no further comments from either the board members or the public. The session was formally recorded by Township Clerk Pam Laureto. This efficient gathering reaffirmed the township’s commitment to transparency and community involvement in fiscal planning.

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