7/14/2025 - Elmwood Township | Regular Board Gathering Minutes

Summary

The regular board meeting of the Charter Township of Elmwood held on July 14, 2025, resulted in several key decisions including the approval of multiple motions regarding ordinances, financial amendments, and appointments. Notably, a truck purchase for the fire department was authorized, and a budget amendment was passed to facilitate this expenditure.

Public Comments

No public comments were made during the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

The introduction of Park Ordinance 2025-1, which stipulates a 25-foot setback from swimming areas, was unanimously accepted for publication and consideration at the upcoming August meeting.

Infrastructure Projects

The board discussed various marina matters, including: - The approval of rental rates for the day room at the marina. - Confirmation of summer and winter boat storage rates. - Updates on the replacement of pedestals on C dock and the overall docks, with labor costs to be provided next month. - Reviewed and discussed signage quotes, with plans to revise logos used on the signs for better consistency.

Other Business

- The board tabled a fireworks permit application for the Fire Chief to inform the applicant about missing documents. - Stephanie Currie was appointed to the Planning Commission for a three-year term. - The Board approved invoices amounting to $624,715.01.

Financial Summary

- A budget amendment was approved to allocate $70,000 for the purchase of a new pickup truck for the fire department, along with provisions for engineering and election costs linked to the Cherry Bend Trail Connector, which will be reimbursed. - Total invoices for payment amounted to $624,715.01.

Action Items

- Fire Chief to inform the fireworks permit applicant regarding missing information. - Harbormaster to provide installation costs for marina dock pedestal replacements next month. - Mr. Jenuwine to create additional mock-ups for marina signage that incorporate the Elmwood tree logo.