4/8/2024 - Elmwood Township | Regular Meeting Minutes

Summary

The regular board meeting of the Charter Township of Elmwood on April 8, 2024, addressed several key motions and decisions. Highlights include scheduling public hearings for road maintenance adjustments, appointing a selection committee for the Comprehensive Plan, and approving additional pavement work at Brewery Creek. Unanimous votes were recorded for all motions presented.

Public Comments

There were no public comments made during the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

The Board discussed the expired Little League license for the park, which will be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Committee.

Infrastructure Projects

The meeting included discussions on various infrastructure projects, specifically: - **Marina Project**: Engineer Garth Bogart reported that the marina bids came in favorably, with money-saving alternates proposed to save approximately $25,000 to $30,000. - **Brewery Creek Parking**: Approval was given for a $7,640 expenditure to cover additional pavement removal and resurfacing. The original pavement removal costs will be offset by a blight grant. - **Cell Tower Request**: A request for leasing space to construct a wireless communication facility was acknowledged, and Supervisor Shaw was tasked to investigate further.

Other Business

- The Board scheduled public hearings for adjustments to the Road Maintenance Districts for May 13, 2024. - A special meeting to award the marina contract and hire a harbormaster was scheduled for April 18, 2024.

Financial Summary

The meeting included the approval of invoices totaling $228,412.11. There was also discussion on the funding mechanism for the additional pavement work at Brewery Creek, which involves a blight grant for original pavement removal.

Action Items

- Supervisor Shaw will further investigate the cell tower request on Brewery Creek property. - Clerk Preston is appointed to the selection committee for the Comprehensive Plan, with Trustee Darga as an alternate. - The Board is to convene for a special meeting on April 18, 2024, to discuss the marina contract and harbormaster hiring.