The Glen Arbor Township Board meeting held on August 19, 2025, concluded with several important decisions including financial approvals, donations, and amendments to the budget related to emergency services. The board also addressed a needed road repair and declined a speed study on M-22.
Public Comments
No public comments were made during the meeting.
Infrastructure Projects
The board discussed necessary repairs on Lake Street following the removal of a tree, which resulted in a dirt area in the paved right-of-way. The Leelanau County Road Commission will complete the dirt and prep work at no cost, with the township responsible for the $1,500 asphalt work. A motion was passed unanimously to approve this repair.
Other Business
The board reviewed various reports including the Treasurer's Report and updates from the Emergency Services Advisory Commission. They also approved payments for general fund bills, payroll, and emergency service bills, all motions passed unanimously.
Financial Summary
- **Treasurer’s Report:**
- General Fund: $934,104.25
- Park Debt Service Fund: $1,488.85
- Emergency Services Fund: $3,195,440.79
- Fisher Lake SAD Fund: $49,675.95
- GLFD Debt Service Fund: $9,055.83
- Tax Collection Fund: $2,068,470.21
- **General Fund Bills (July 16 to August 19, 2025):** $34,340.59
- **Emergency Services Bills (July 11 to August 12, 2025):** $84,206.85 with payroll of $115,400.44.
- **Resolution #11-2025 for Budget Amendments** received a unanimous vote of approval.
- **Resolution #12-2025** for purchasing an Ascendant Aerial Ladder Truck using Emergency Services Fund passed unanimously, impacting budget allocations for emergency services.
Action Items
- Follow up on the public hearing scheduled for September 10, 2025, to discuss the FY 26-27 draft budget.
- Chief Ferguson to coordinate the donation of old Holmatro Rescue Tools to a small fire department.
- Prepare for the Lake Street repair by finalizing arrangements with the Leelanau County Road Commission.
Source Document
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