Summary
The Elmwood Township Board met July 14, 2025, with Supervisor Shaw presiding and Trustee Don Gallagher excused. The Board approved the consent calendar, introduced a new park ordinance, tabled a fireworks permit application, appointed a new Planning Commission member, approved a $70,000 truck purchase for the Fire Department, adopted a budget amendment resolution, and addressed several marina-related items.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Trustee Lautner, seconded by Trustee Darga, moved to accept the introduction of Ordinance 2025-1, establishing a 25-foot setback from swimming areas, and to publish it for consideration at the Board's August meeting. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Infrastructure Projects
Several marina matters were addressed. Trustee Lautner, seconded by Trustee Jordan Gallagher, moved to approve the Harbormaster's suggestion to rent the Day Room at suggested rates; this passed 4-0 by roll call, with Lautner, Mikowski, Gallagher, and Shaw voting yes and Darga and Preston voting no. Trustee Darga, seconded by Trustee Jordan Gallagher, moved to approve summer and winter boat storage rates, which passed unanimously by voice vote.
The Harbormaster presented options to replace pedestals on C dock only or on all docks, providing replacement costs but not yet installation labor costs; he will return next month with that information.
The Board reviewed a marina signage quote of $27,239, up from an earlier $18,000 quote from a prior construction phase that was never completed. Trustee Darga questioned the source of the logo used and asked why it didn't match the township's standard logo. Mr. Jenuwine will prepare new mock-ups using the Elmwood tree logo for the next meeting.
Other Business
Clerk Preston reported the township audit was complete and copies distributed to the Board, with questions to be addressed at next month's meeting if needed. The Board approved Supervisor Shaw's appointment of Stephanie Currie to the Planning Commission for a three-year term (June 25, 2025 to June 24, 2028). The fireworks permit application was tabled until next month, with the Fire Chief directed to inform the applicant of missing requirements. Chief Tampa requested a pickup truck for command/utility use by the Fire Department; the Board approved up to $70,000 for the purchase, including sirens and lighting.
Financial Summary
- Budget Amendment Resolution 6 of 2025 was approved 6-0 by roll call vote, covering the fire department truck purchase, Cherry Bend Trail Connector engineering costs, and Suttons Bay School election costs (to be reimbursed).
- Fire Department truck purchase approved up to $70,000.00, including sirens and lighting.
- Marina signage quote is $27,239, compared to an earlier $18,000 quote from a prior construction phase.
- Invoices totaling $624,715.01 were approved for payment unanimously by voice vote.
Action Items
- Fire Chief to inform the fireworks permit applicant of missing requirements before next month's meeting.
- Harbormaster to return next month with installation labor costs for dock pedestal replacement.
- Mr. Jenuwine to prepare updated marina signage mock-ups using the Elmwood tree logo for the next meeting.
- Clerk Preston to place the completed township audit on next month's agenda if Board members have questions.