Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board met on September 16, 2025, with Supervisor Tom Laureto presiding; Trustee Bob Hawley was absent. The board approved several sets of minutes, adopted Resolution No. 14-2025 transferring funds between debt service funds, approved a boat launch security camera project not to exceed $10,811.00, authorized submission of FY27 tax rates, approved the GLFD FY27 budget, and approved billing Empire Township $26,307.81 for a fire department cost reconciliation.
Public Comments
No public comment was offered at the start of the meeting. Later in the meeting, an unnamed member of the public raised concerns about pedestrians walking along Oak Street near M-22 and asked the Township Board to consider installing a sidewalk in that area. No board response or decision was recorded on this request.
Infrastructure Projects
Clerk Laureto reported on the Boat Launch Security Camera Project, noting a Risk Reduction Grant request had been submitted to the township's insurance company to help fund it. She had met with TKS Security, Eclipse Communication, Advantage Electric, and LeBear Resort regarding the project, and the Road Commission indicated it may install a weather station as part of the work. The board moved (P. Laureto/D. Lewis) to proceed with the project not to exceed $10,811.00 and authorized the Supervisor to sign updated quotes; motion carried unanimously.
Clerk Laureto relayed a request from Brendan Mullane of the Leelanau County Road Commission regarding continuing bridge work on County Road 675 to Bridge #2 through the winter rather than waiting until fall. All board members expressed support for allowing the winter work to proceed.
Other Business
The board approved the FY27 GLFD proposed budget, presented by Chief Ferguson, following the 9/10/25 Public Budget Hearing. Supervisor Laureto reviewed comparative tax rates for FY23–FY26 and proposed FY27 rates; the board authorized submission of the L-4029 Tax Rate Request form. The FY25 GLFD reconciliation with Empire Township was reviewed with ESAC, resulting in an invoice to Empire Township for $26,307.81. Chief Ferguson reported 73 calls in August, a well-attended 9/11 memorial service (about 75 attendees), a Wisconsin trip to review the new ladder truck build with Pierce Fire Trucks, and continued work with an architect on a possible station remodel. No Planning Commission report was given due to Hawley's absence.
Financial Summary
Cash on hand as of 8/31/25: General Fund $935,019.99; Emergency Services Fund $3,773,358.04; GLFD Debt Service Fund $9,056.41; Park Debt Service Fund $1,489.01; Fisher Lake SAD Fund $49,681.43; Tax Collection Fund $2,258,221.77. General Fund bills (8/20–9/16) totaled $17,642.08 with August payroll of $21,629.77, both approved. Emergency Services bills (8/13–9/9) totaled $120,264.64 with payroll of $109,087.05, approved. The new ladder truck invoice of $1,533,199.00 was paid, reflecting a $66,981.00 prepayment discount. Resolution No. 14-2025 transferred funds from the Park Debt Service Fund to the Public Safety Building Debt Service Fund, passed by roll call vote (Aye: Lewis, DePuy, P. Laureto, T. Laureto; Nay: none; Absent: Hawley).
Action Items
- Supervisor to submit proposed FY27 tax rates via the L-4029 form.
- Township to invoice Empire Township $26,307.81 per the FY25 GLFD reconciliation.
- Fire Chief to seek bids for the station remodel once architect's blueprints are received.
- Board to consider resident's request for a sidewalk near Oak Street/M-22 (no follow-up assigned yet).