April 15, 2025 Minutes DRAFT (April 15, 2025 Minutes DRAFT)

The Glen Arbor Township Board convened for its regular meeting on April 15, 2025, at the township meeting room. The session commenced at 7:32 PM with all board members present, alongside Chief Ferguson, Capt. Dykgraff, one member of the public, and representatives from the Leelanau County Road Commission (LCRC), Brendan Mullane and Jim Calhoun. The agenda was amended and approved unanimously. The LCRC presented a comprehensive report on their 2024 activities, including budget details, state funding, and vehicle acquisitions, followed by a Q&A session with board members. The board also reviewed and approved minutes from previous meetings, with Trustee J. DePuy abstaining from voting on each occasion.

Financial reports were a significant part of the meeting, with Treasurer Don Lewis presenting the cash balances across various funds as of March 31, 2025. The Emergency Services Advisory Commission recommended the approval of unpaid checks and payroll, which the board subsequently approved. Clerk Pam Laureto reported on the General Fund and Emergency Services bills and payroll, both of which were approved for payment. Fire Chief Ferguson provided an operations report detailing 54 calls in March, including a significant structure fire in Empire, and updates on equipment maintenance and conference attendance. Other administrative reports, including those from the Zoning Administrator and the Assessor, were submitted in writing.

The board addressed both unfinished and new business. Updates included the installation of an ADA-accessible threshold and the repair of park cameras. New business covered planning for the Memorial Day event at the GA Cemetery, the 4th of July Parade, and the Running Bear Run, with discussions on road closures and potential support from the LCRC and the National Park Service. The board also approved transitioning to a new payment service provider, 1st National Payment, for the boat ramp’s QR code payments. The meeting concluded with reports from the Planning Commission, public comments, and updates on ongoing issues like the township’s audit and payment issues with American Tower. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.