10/14/2025 - Elmwood Township | Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Board of the Charter Township of Elmwood convened on October 14, 2025, to discuss various agenda items, ultimately making decisions on insurance renewals, a street lighting design project, and a supplemental grant application. All main motions passed unanimously, with a focus on effective budgeting and resource allocation.

Public Comment

No public comments were made during the meeting.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

No discussions related to affordable housing were documented in the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

The Board adopted Resolution 9 of 2025, supporting a supplemental grant application for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. The resolution was passed by a 7-0 roll call vote, indicating strong support for park funding initiatives.

Infrastructure Projects

The meeting included a discussion on street lighting associated with the road project along M-22. The Board approved a budget of $5,060 for the installation of 22 new street lights using funds from the Metro Fund. Costs for updating existing lights were addressed, with the consensus that upgrades were not necessary and that costs would only be covered if replacements were required.

Other Business

- The consent calendar was approved unanimously. - The agenda for the meeting was approved without changes. - The health insurance renewal was discussed and approved with a resolution that the Township would exempt itself from the Hard Cap on public employer health care costs. - The Board decided to proceed with labor negotiations without their attorney unless specific questions arose.

Financial Summary

- A total of $225,776.97 in invoices was approved for payment. - The insurance renewal reflected a 1.9% increase, with the decision to use Option A-1 for coverage. - A total budget of $5,060 was approved for new street lighting installation.

Action Items

1. Begin negotiations with Local 5387, the firefighter's union, without the labor attorney present unless needed. 2. Implementation of the new street lighting project to be funded by the Metro Fund. 3. Monitor and review the health insurance policies for any future necessary changes.