9/8/2025 - Elmwood Township | Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The regular board meeting of the Charter Township of Elmwood on September 8, 2025, focused on several key decisions including a budget amendment for personnel training expenses, resolutions concerning marina improvements, and a supplemental grant application. All motions discussed were passed unanimously.

Public Comments

There were no public comments during the meeting.

Infrastructure Projects

The board discussed several infrastructure-related items:

1. Marina Parking Lot Improvements:

   • Harbormaster Dan Jenuwine proposed scrapping the construction of a privacy fence between the boaters' pavilion and the parking lot.
   • Instead, canvas sides for the pavilion will be purchased, subject to safety approval from the Fire Chief.
   • A motion to approve this change passed unanimously.
   • Jenuwine requested up to $5,000 for additional curb stops in the marina parking lot, which was also approved unanimously.

2. Supplemental Trust Fund Grant Submission:

   • Planner Sarah Clarren explained the need to revise the match resolution for a Trust Fund grant application to increase the previously committed amount.
   • A motion to adopt this resolution passed with a 6-0 vote.

Other Business

- The meeting included standard reports from the Treasurer and various departments as part of the consent calendar, which was approved unanimously. - Clerk Preston informed the Board about the training of the new Receptionist/Deputy Treasurer.

Financial Summary

- The Board approved a budget amendment for additional payroll linked to training for the new Receptionist/Deputy Treasurer and for purchasing accounting software, which passed with a 6-0 vote. - A total of $299,485.22 in invoices was also approved for payment unanimously.

Action Items

- The Harbormaster is to proceed with the purchase of canvas sides for the pavilion and curb stops for the parking lot. - The Clerk and the Board will ensure the submission of the revised match resolution for the Trust Fund grant application.