The Charter Township of Elmwood held a regular board meeting on January 13, 2025, where key decisions were made regarding various resolutions, purchases, and infrastructure issues. The meeting included updates from the Harbormaster, actions on capital improvements, and updates about training for Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) members.
Public Comments
No public comments were made during the meeting.
Affordable Housing Initiatives
No discussions regarding affordable housing were recorded in the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
No specific discussions about parks and recreation were noted during the meeting.
Infrastructure Projects
Supervisor Shaw reported that M-72 would be closed starting February 3rd to allow for the relocation of underground utilities for a new roundabout construction. The Harbormaster provided an update on marina infrastructure matters, including plans for a fish grinder, sealcoating, and marketing considerations such as introducing a cooler for beverage sales due to the removal of a soda machine. The board approved the purchase of the cooler for $5,310.
Other Business
The meeting covered a range of topics:
- The Poverty Exemption Resolution for 2025 was adopted, updating income guidelines and asset test policies.
- The Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2031 was unanimously approved after a public hearing by the Planning Commission.
- The Fire Department presented a proposal to purchase a new ATV at a cost of less than $24,000, which was also approved. A skid unit was purchased for $11,509.
- A discussion regarding the AT&T Lease Renewal concluded with a consensus to wait two years before reconsidering the lease.
Financial Summary
The meeting included financial approvals:
- A motion was passed to pay invoices totaling $243,936.04.
- Two significant purchases were approved: an ATV for the Fire Department under $24,000 and a skid unit for $11,509.
Action Items
- Supervisor Shaw will look into the need for a salt spreader for the truck.
- Follow-up on the marina committee's status, which was left as is; further discussions on the delegation of hiring and firing authority to the Harbormaster with supervisor oversight will continue.
- ZBA members will be paid the equivalent of one meeting's compensation for attending future training classes.
Source Document
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