Summary
The Cleveland Township Board meeting on August 11, 2026, addressed significant infrastructure improvements, particularly regarding culvert enhancements at Shelda Creek. The board made progress on financial matters, zoning regulations, and community engagement initiatives without any public comments regarding the agenda.Public comments
No public comments were presented during the meeting, although attendees Josh and Kathryn Blyth were present, expressing interest in connecting names with faces related to previous correspondence sent to the board.Infrastructure projects
The primary focus was on the culvert improvements on West Traverse Lake Road at Shelda Creek. Supervisor Tim Stein outlined the ongoing efforts to mitigate high water levels, including: - Working with Gosling Czubak for the design of the enhancements, which will involve adding two additional culverts. - The Township's intention to submit a permit application to EGLE and the anticipation of funding challenges, leading to the potential creation of a special assessment district (SAD). - The board unanimously voted to adopt a resolution (2026-202) to tentatively declare intent to establish the SAD for the project and set a public hearing for September 8, 2026.Signs of urgency included the project timeline, with hopes to complete certain tasks this year or by 2027 if funding is available.