Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Regular Board Meeting held on January 20, 2026, addressed various key topics including financial updates, requests from the Glen Lake Garden Club, and updates on municipal regulations. The board unanimously approved several motions, including payments, contributions for community gardening, and insurance renewals. No public comments were recorded during the meeting.
Public comments
No public comments were made during the meeting.
Infrastructure projects
1. **Insurance Renewal**: The board reviewed the Par Plan insurance renewal. It was motioned and supported to proceed with payment once necessary updates are made. The motion carried unanimously.
- Telephone System Update: Clerk Laureto reported that the Township Office Telephone System requires updating, and she is currently collecting quotes to be reviewed in a future meeting.
Other Business
- The board approved the minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting.
- A discussion took place concerning parking issues related to the Leelanau County Farmers Market, particularly during the August election.
- There was mention of ADA Title II regulations regarding accessibility compliance for the Township’s digital services.
Financial Summary
- **Treasurer’s Report (as of 12/31/25)**:
- General Fund: $921,486.54
- Fisher Lake SAD Fund: $52,003.04
- Emergency Services Fund: $1,241,202.85
- Tax Collection Fund: $1,048,181.30
- GLFD Debt Service Fund: $26,534.86
- **General Fund Payments**: Totaled $18,355.45 for the period from December 17, 2025 to January 20, 2026, and December payroll totaled $21,053.72.
- **Emergency Services Payments**: Totaled $114,195.71 with a payroll of $108,883.82 for the period from December 10, 2025 to January 10, 2026.
Action Items
- Trustee Hawley will engage the Planning Commission regarding the request to rescind four Township Ordinances and report back in a future meeting.
- Clerk Laureto will continue working with the website designer to ensure ADA compliance by the April 26, 2027 deadline.
- Upcoming meetings and presentations were noted for Board members to prepare for, including discussions on salary resolutions and the public budget hearing.