The July 13, 2026, meeting of the Charter Township of Elmwood involved key discussions on cybersecurity, marina enhancements, hall rental changes, and budget amendments. The board made several important decisions, including approving funding for cybersecurity maintenance, a new storage container, hall rental deposits, and a budget amendment for insurance.
Public Comments
There were no public comments received during the meeting.
Infrastructure Projects
The Harbormaster presented proposals for Brewery Creek, including a second storage container and enhancements to lighting and security.
- A motion was made to add a storage container at a cost between $2,000 and $3,000, which passed unanimously.
- The lighting improvement bid of $10,000 was approved, while the security camera bid of $21,000 is still pending additional bids.
Other Business
- Hall rental changes were discussed, resulting in the approval of a $100 security deposit due to previous issues with damage and key management.
- Fire Chief mentioned the need for SCBA replacements, with the potential for budget considerations next year if grants are unsuccessful.
- The board approved a budget amendment to cover increased property and liability insurance costs.
Financial Summary
- The board approved a budget amendment (Resolution 9 of 2026) to accommodate an increase in property and liability insurance.
- The payment of invoices amounting to $211,993.46 was also unanimously approved.
Action Items
- Follow up on additional bids for security cameras at Brewery Creek.
- Implement the new hall rental procedures, including the security deposit.
- Monitor the progress of SCBA replacement grants for next year’s budget planning.
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