Summary
The regular board meeting of the Charter Township of Elmwood on December 8, 2025, resulted in several key decisions including the approval of various salary resolutions, a budget resolution for 2026, and scheduling of special meetings to discuss the marina’s ten-year plan and contract negotiations with the firefighter’s union.
Public Comments
There were no public comments made during the meeting.
Infrastructure Projects
Harbormaster Dan Jenuwine provided updates on marina activities, including a request for direction on future marina developments and the potential completion of a ten-year asset management plan. He indicated that the plan could be developed internally with an estimated cost of $23,000.00 if outsourced. The board agreed to schedule a special meeting to specifically discuss this marina plan.
The board also discussed snow plowing for the M-22 trail. Despite it not being officially turned over to the township, consensus was to refrain from plowing it for the year.
Other Business
The board approved the consent calendar except for the Harbormaster's report, adopted Ordinance 2025-2 for cross connection control, and engaged in various salary resolutions that included a 5% wage increase across the board. Appointments to the Public Safety Committee were made, and the Harbormaster was authorized to attend an industry conference.
Financial Summary
Key financial decisions included:
- Adoption of Resolution 12 of 2025 establishing the 2026 budget.
- Resolutions 13, 14, 15, and 16 of 2025, setting annual salaries for the Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Trustees respectively.
- Approval of a 5% salary increase across all positions.
- Adoption of Resolution 17 of 2025 amending the 2025 budget for street lighting and insurance.
- Payment of invoices totaling $450,685.79.
Action Items
- Schedule a special meeting on December 23, 2025, to consider the union contract with Firefighter’s Local 5387.
- Schedule a second special meeting on January 14, 2026, to discuss the marina’s ten-year plan.
- The Harbormaster is to proceed with developing the asset management plan and seek board input on future marina developments.