Summary
The Elmwood Township Board met September 8, 2025, with Supervisor Shaw presiding. The Board approved the consent calendar, a budget amendment (Resolution 7 of 2025), a supplemental Trust Fund grant resolution (Resolution 8 of 2025), and several marina-related expenditures, including up to $5,000 for curb stops and replacement of a planned privacy fence with removable panels around the boaters' pavilion.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Trustee Lautner raised a report from an "Overheard in Leelanau" social media post about possible camping in the DeYoung Natural Area. Supervisor Shaw explained that a stick fort appearing to be built by children was found, but there was no evidence anyone was actually staying there. No further action was taken.
Infrastructure Projects
Harbormaster Dan Jenuwine proposed scrapping a planned privacy fence between the boaters' pavilion and parking lot in favor of canvas side panels for the pavilion. Clerk Preston asked whether the panels would extend over the grills and raised safety concerns. The Board moved to replace the fence with panels, contingent on safety approval from the Fire Chief; the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Jenuwine also requested up to $5,000 to purchase additional curb stops for the marina parking lot, which the Board approved unanimously by voice vote. He reported that boaters are highly satisfied with the new marina building, and Trustee Lautner noted the Harbormaster's opening event for the new marina building the prior Saturday was well received.
The Board also adopted Resolution 8 of 2025, supporting a supplemental Trust Fund grant submission. Planner Sarah Clarren's memo clarified this revises the matching commitment made in a March resolution without increasing total committed funds. The motion, made by Clerk Preston and seconded by Trustee J. Gallagher, passed 6-0 by roll call vote.
Other Business
Supervisor Shaw submitted a written report (not detailed in minutes). Fire Chief Tampa updated the Board on department statistics and activities. Clerk Preston reported that new Receptionist/Deputy Treasurer Chelcie has begun training with Carrie Schaub. The agenda was amended to add Resolution 8 of 2025 as item 10c, approved unanimously by voice vote.
Financial Summary
The Board approved Resolution 7 of 2025, a budget amendment to cover additional payroll for training the new Receptionist/Deputy Treasurer and to allow purchase of previously approved accounting software; passed 6-0 by roll call vote.
The Board approved up to $5,000 for marina parking lot curb stops (unanimous voice vote).
The Board approved payment of invoices totaling $299,485.22 (unanimous voice vote).
Action Items
- Fire Chief to provide safety approval for pavilion panel installation before replacing the planned fence.
- New Receptionist/Deputy Treasurer Chelcie to continue training with Carrie Schaub.
- Submit revised match resolution (Resolution 8 of 2025) in support of the supplemental Trust Fund grant application.