Summary
The Charter Township of Elmwood held its regular board meeting on April 13, 2026, where several key decisions were made, including the approval of grants, funding for various projects, and committee appointments. Reports were presented on departmental activities and vital updates were provided on the marina and road maintenance assessments.
Public Comments
There were no public comments made during the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Clerk Preston presented appointments to the Parks and Recreation Committee, which included:
- Ed Basile (2-year term)
- Bryan Currie (2-year term)
- Sara Kopriva (2-year term)
- Julianna Paterra (2-year term as a committee member and alternate for the ZBA)
- Chelcie Eisner (finishing a vacant term)
The motion to approve these appointments passed unanimously. Additionally, the office reception area redesign discussed aimed to improve workflow and included a potential $6800.00 investment, pending further bids.
Infrastructure Projects
The meeting featured significant discussions regarding marina infrastructure:
- Harbormaster Dan Jenuwine updated the Board on ongoing operational and maintenance improvements at the marina.
- A $2600 Clean Boats, Clean Waters Grant was accepted for educational signage, unanimously approved.
- A request for $6800 to purchase a launch ticket booth was approved.
- The Board approved funding for an ice machine at the marina, projected to yield profits after 1.4 years.
- Winter storage rates were set, and a $25 annual renewal fee for the wait list and $100 for the transfer list were established to manage requests effectively.
- Plans for dock replacement are underway, with engineered drawings to be reviewed by firms.
Other Business
Other outcomes include the scheduling of public hearings for the Timberlee Area Road Maintenance Districts and a decision to continue offering full insurance benefits to employees eligible for Medicare. The Board also approved a local resolution requested for charity gaming by the Grand Traverse Yacht Club Foundation.
Financial Summary
The Board authorized the payment of invoices totaling $257,183.74, which included the final payment on a firetruck and contributions toward marina bonds. A first-quarter revenue/expenditure report was also noted by Clerk Preston.
Action Items
- Seek additional bids for the reception area redesign.
- Coordinate planning for the dock replacement process based on engineered drawings.
- Follow-up on the TCL&P EV Charging proposal to determine site location and project initiation.