Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board met on February 17, 2026, with all five members present. The board approved routine business including minutes, bills, and payroll, adopted a series of salary resolutions for elected officials using a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, approved a budget amendment, and set dates for the FY27 budget hearing and adoption meeting. No public comment was offered at either opportunity during the meeting.
Public Comments
Public comment periods were held twice during the meeting; no comments were made by members of the public on either occasion.
Other Business
- Deputy Clerk Michele Aucello was recognized for winning the Par Plan Photo Contest; a canvas print was given to the township.
- Leelanau County Solid Waste Council representatives reported on 9 recycling sites, 3–4 hazardous waste collections funded by a $30.00 winter tax bill fee, and partnerships with Benzie and Grand Traverse Counties on a state food recycling initiative.
- ESAC recommended paying outstanding checks/payroll and approving purchase of a new decontamination washer/dryer and SCBA decon unit.
- Fire Chief report (Capt. Dykgraaf): 47 calls in December, 399 training hours completed, Capt. Dykgraaf marked 16 years of service, a 50/50 DNR grant was received for 11 water backpacks, and Station 1 remodeling is moving forward with a mandatory prebid meeting set for February 24th.
- The Planning Commission concurred with repealing four township ordinances covered by the zoning ordinance; the Clerk will prepare documents for next month.
- Garden Club approved to sell 5 old planter barrels to Tom Plasman as a donation covering new planter purchases (Motion: P. Laureto/J. DePuy, carried unanimously).
- Board signed the Michigan Township Associations Principles of Governance document.
- Board approved donating a 1889–1920 Glen Arbor Justice of the Peace ledger to the Leelanau Historical Society (Motion: D. Lewis/J. DePuy, carried unanimously).
- Planning Commission continues Master Plan work, reviewing county wind/solar policies and planning to discuss off-street parking next month.
Financial Summary
Cash on hand: General Fund $1,044,491.26; Fisher Lake SAD Fund $64,109.30; Emergency Services Fund $1,733,200.39; Tax Collection Fund $1,807,929.97; GLFD Debt Service Fund $26,537.79. General Fund bills totaled $16,584.29 and January payroll $20,391.04 (approved). Emergency Services bills totaled $68,086.80 and January payroll $111,617.82 (approved). Salary resolutions (all 2.8% increases): Supervisor $31,880.40; Treasurer $44,255.40; Clerk $65,329.40; Trustee DePuy $4,369.23; Trustee Hawley $4,369.23 — all adopted by roll call vote with the respective officer abstaining. Resolution #6-2026, Budget Amendment #1 FY26, was adopted unanimously. The FY27 budget was presented for review, with discussion of a potential new roof for the township hall; quotes are pending.
Action Items
- Clerk to prepare documents to repeal four township ordinances.
- Clerk to find an ADA website compliance expert (deadline April 26, 2027).
- Clerk awaiting a third phone system quote.
- Board to discuss Zoning Administrator replacement options next month.
- Clerk obtaining roof quotes for township hall.
- Public Budget Hearing set for March 17 at 7:00 p.m.; Special Board Meeting for FY27 budget adoption set for March 30 at 10:00 a.m.