11/10/2025 - Elmwood Township | Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Charter Township of Elmwood held a regular board meeting on November 10, 2025, where multiple key decisions were made, including scheduling a budget work session and public hearing, adopting a Capital Improvement Plan, and discussing a proposed merger with Cedar Area Fire & Rescue. A new mower for the marina was approved, along with a resolution for a street lighting contract.

Public Comments

There were no public comments during the meeting, and no letters were noted as being sent.

Infrastructure Projects

The following infrastructure points were discussed: - **Cross Connection Control Program**: An amendment to update the program was introduced, unanimously passed by a voice vote. - **Street Lighting Contract**: A contract for new streetlights was approved, with the voting passing 7-0 through a roll call. - **Marina Request for New Mower**: A request for the purchase of a new zero-turn mower for Greilickville Harbor Park was discussed and approved for $10,889. The motion passed 6-1 with one dissenting vote.

Other Business

- The board scheduled a Budget Work Session for November 20, 2025, and a Budget Public Hearing for December 8, 2025. - A Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2032 was presented and adopted unanimously. - Discussion on merging with Cedar Area Fire & Rescue took place, concluding with a consensus not to pursue this at this time. - Invoices totaling $210,356.50 were unanimously approved for payment.

Financial Summary

- Invoices in the amount of $210,356.50 were approved for payment. - A revenue/expenditure report was included for review as of October 31, 2025.

Action Items

- Supervisor Shaw to investigate plowing responsibilities for the TART trail. - Schedule and prepare for the upcoming budget work session and public hearing. - Monitor the status of the Cross Connection Control Program amendment’s implementation. - Follow up on the needs related to the cleaning of retention ponds at the marina.