4/14/2025 - Elmwood Township | Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Elmwood on April 14, 2025, included key decisions on enhancing infrastructure through a new cell tower proposal, grant extensions for the marina project, and playground equipment installations. The meeting concluded with the scheduling of public hearings for road maintenance assessments.

Public Comments

Duane Straubel participated in the public comment sessions but specific concerns or responses were not detailed in the minutes.

Infrastructure Projects

- **Cell Tower Proposal**: Dan Crane presented two options for addressing coverage gaps in the eastern township. The board favored constructing a new tower in the Brewery Creek area and authorized next steps for attorney review and lease negotiations for this option through a unanimous vote. - **Marina Grant Extensions**: Planner Sarah Clarren sought amendments to avoid issues with the marina project deadlines and received unanimous approval for extensions which also allowed the supervisor to sign agreements. - **Marina Updates**: - **Change Order**: The board approved a change order for value-added improvements totaling $271,994.12. - **Additional Slip Proposal**: A proposal to repurpose a finger pier for additional slips was also unanimously approved with funding of $10,000.

Other Business

- The consent calendar and agenda were both approved unanimously without objection. - The board scheduled public hearings for May 12, 2025, regarding the special assessment roll for road maintenance districts.

Financial Summary

- **Invoices**: Payment of invoices amounting to $456,804.54 was approved unanimously. - **Projected Cash Balance**: Clerk Preston noted an anticipated ending cash balance of three million for 2025, assuming no contract changes.

Action Items

- The board will proceed with the cell tower attorney review and negotiations. - Grant extension agreements for the marina will be signed by the supervisor. - Public hearings for road maintenance special assessments will be held on May 12, 2025.