Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board held its regular meeting on April 21, 2026, where key decisions included the promotion of Captain Dykgraaf to Assistant Fire Chief, approval of emergency services payments, and progression on the Station 1 renovation project. The meeting also featured a report from the Leelanau County Road Commission but had no public comments or discussions on housing or parks.Public Comments
There were no public comments made during the meeting.Affordable Housing Initiatives
No discussions were held regarding affordable housing initiatives.Parks and Recreation Matters
No specific matters relating to parks and recreation were discussed.Infrastructure Projects
The meeting included a report by Brendan Mullane from the Leelanau County Road Commission, discussing their activities and funding for 2025. Also, there was discussion about potential township purchase of the adjacent Martin Company property, which may involve voter approval for a bond to cover costs.Other Business
Other agenda items included the approval of the General Fund and Emergency Services bills, with motions carried unanimously. The upcoming Assistant Fire Chief position was discussed, along with the Station 1 renovation project, which will commence construction in June if approved.Financial Summary
The Treasurer’s Report showed the following fund balances: - General Fund: $1,190,582.98 - Fisher Lake SAD Fund: $73,824.13 - Emergency Services Fund: $2,666,536.17 - Tax Collection Fund: $42,210.20 - GLFD Debt Service Fund: $109,828.72General Fund bills totaled $33,052.32, with payroll at $21,734.50. Emergency Services bills amounted to $88,097.28, with payroll at $134,194.36, influenced by the PTO payout. The board approved payments for both funds.
Action Items
- Clerk Laureto will present additional quotes for ADA website compliance in the next meeting. - Treasurer Lewis and B. Ihme to work on details regarding the potential purchase of the Martin Company property and bring information to the April meeting. - A contract for the new Assistant Fire Chief position will be discussed at the May meeting.Trustee DePuy indicated he will be absent from the May meeting, and Supervisor Laureto will be out of town from April 24 to May 1.