The Facilities Management meeting held on March 12th, 2024, focused on various infrastructure and maintenance improvements across community areas including the airport, parks, and township hall. Key decisions included survey approvals, enhancements to recreational facilities, and ongoing maintenance activities.
Public Comments
No public comments were recorded during the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
- **Buster Dame Park**: It was decided to add gravel to access points of the dog park to mitigate issues with mud caused by spring weather and usage.
- **Omena Beach**: Inspections of proposed marker sites 'A' and 'B' for maintenance issues were completed with no problems found.
- **Peterson Park**: Similar inspections were conducted with no identified maintenance concerns. Ongoing cleanup of dead trees and limbs will continue.
Infrastructure Projects
- **Airport**: Approval was sent for surveying Woosley in preparation for discussions with the Michigan DNR regarding a trespass issue.
- **Braman**: Replacements of the ice rink plugs with grates were completed to improve water drainage in the arena.
- **Cemeteries**: Ongoing limb cleanup has commenced, and efforts will be made to mulch remaining leaves in the park using mowers.
Other Business
- General activities included an ongoing spring cleanup initiative, and an experimental project to install wildflowers in grassy areas that are typically mowed once a year.
- Regular HVAC maintenance service by Hurst Mechanical and annual fire extinguisher inspection by Summit Fire Protection have been completed for the Township Hall.
Action Items
- Continue with the cleanup efforts in parks and cemeteries.
- Monitor the effectiveness of the wildflower installation as part of the spring landscape initiatives.
- Follow up on discussions with the Michigan DNR regarding the airport trespass issue.
Source Document
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