Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board met on March 18, 2025, with Supervisor Tom Laureto presiding. Trustee John DePuy was absent. The Board approved the amended agenda, the February 18, 2025 minutes, and routine financial and departmental reports. Key actions included approval of General Fund and Emergency Services bills and payroll, approval of a quote for new boat electronics, and discussion of Sheriff coverage for 2025 township events.
Public Comments
No public comments were made during either public comment period at this meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Supervisor Laureto noted he plans to arrange for correct County signage and fire lane painting at the Boat Ramp and LeBear Resort, but no formal decision or vote was recorded on this item.
Infrastructure Projects
Clerk Laureto reported that arrangements have been made to remove inactive public Wi-Fi equipment from the tower, and the Township is awaiting confirmation that the project is complete. Supervisor Laureto stated he is continuing to pursue missing revenue sharing owed by American Tower. Clerk Laureto also reported that new ADA-accessible front doors have been installed at the Township office, with a new threshold on order.
Financial Summary
Cash on hand by fund as of 2/28/25: General Fund $1,114,238.47; Park Debt Service Fund $1,488.05; Emergency Services Fund $3,713,884.89; Fisher Lake SAD Fund $49,348.90; GLFD Debt Service Fund $101,884.59; Tax Collection Fund $1,217,428.52. General Fund bills (2/19–3/18/25) totaled $6,281.51 and February payroll was $20,290.75; both were approved (Motion D. Lewis, support B. Hawley, carried unanimously). Emergency Services bills (2/12–3/11/25) totaled $78,387.16 and February payroll was $112,136.30; both were approved (Motion P. Laureto, support B. Hawley, carried unanimously). The department received a $10,000 check for the sold Empire Township Engine. A State Appropriations request has been submitted to Rep. Coffia and Sen. Damoose's offices.
Other Business
Chief Ferguson reported hiring a new full-time Firefighter/Paramedic starting Friday, 36 calls in February, a boater safety class attended by over 20 Glen Lake Community School students, and a scheduled OSHA inspection that found six minor violations, all corrected. ESAC recommended approval of the Boat Electronics request; the Board approved the Yacht Solutions quote for new boat electronics, including upgraded LED lighting (Motion B. Lewis, support B. Hawley, carried unanimously). Trustee Hawley reported the Planning Commission held a public hearing on three proposed Zoning Ordinance changes, now submitted to the County for review, expected before the Board next month; the Commission is also separating Accessory Buildings/Storage Containers from Accessory Dwellings.
Action Items
- Confirm completion of Wi-Fi equipment removal from the tower (Clerk Laureto).
- Continue pursuit of missing revenue sharing from American Tower (Supervisor Laureto).
- Explore hiring Sheriff/security coverage for the 4th of July Parade (Board).
- Arrange County signage and fire lane painting at the Boat Ramp and LeBear Resort (Supervisor Laureto).
- Union negotiations with Glen Lake Firefighters Local 5086 ongoing, new agreement to begin 4/1/2026 (T. Laureto, Chief Ferguson, Empire Twp. Supervisor).