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Elmwood TownshipWednesday, August 6, 2025

8/6/2025 - Elmwood Township | Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The meeting held on August 11, 2025, included various actions and discussions centered around the approval of consent calendar items, new ordinances, permits, and rates related to seasonal and transient slip holders at the marina. Key outcomes featured the approval of a fireworks permit, maintaining existing slip holder rates, and endorsing upgrades to accounting software and the marina management system.

Public Comment

Rick Robbins, County Commissioner District 1, raised the issue of installing a "Welcome to Leelanau County" sign near the roundabout, indicating that they would communicate with Traverse City regarding placement.

Parks and Recreation Matters

A proposed park ordinance was formally adopted. The Board unanimously passed a motion to adopt Ordinance 2025-01 for parks regulation and to publish notice of the new ordinance.

Infrastructure Projects

The Harbormaster submitted recommendations pertaining to marina operations.
  • Transient Slip Rates: The Board approved an increase of approximately $2.00 per foot on transient rates and decided to transition to the Dockwa system at a cost of $3,948.00 per year for effective reservation management.

  • Summer Slip/Buoy Rental Agreement: A motion to approve the updated rental agreement was unanimously passed.

  • Winter Storage: The Board discussed and approved a new winter storage price list and a storage agreement, reflecting changes based on recent information.

Other Business

A Fireworks Permit Application for a wedding event was approved, and Clerk Preston presented proposals for replacement accounting software, favoring the BS&A proposal for its user-friendliness and integration capabilities.

Financial Summary

- **Accounting Software Replacement**: The initial cost authorized for the replacement of accounting software was $54,050.00, acknowledging additional expenses to move historical data. - **Invoices Payment**: The Board approved the payment of invoices totaling $72,950.08.

Action Items

- The Personnel Committee was tasked to interview and hire a new Receptionist/Deputy Treasurer within a pay range of $20.00 to $23.00 per hour. - Finalize the transition to the Dockwa system for managing transient reservations, confirming policy settings with the State. - Continue monitoring and discussing marina storage rates based on ongoing assessments with local businesses.

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