Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board Meeting on May 20, 2025, focused on various township updates including emergency services, community events, and personnel matters. Key decisions made include approving the payment of several budgets, changes in library board appointments, and a salary increase for the Fire Chief. Discussions also included collaboration with the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce for the 4th of July Parade.
Public Comments
No public comments were made during the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Discussions were held regarding the upcoming 4th of July Parade and Memorial Day ceremony at the Glen Arbor Cemetery. The Board agreed to collaborate with the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce for the parade, which will include traffic management with the assistance of volunteers from the Chamber.
For the Memorial Day ceremony, Linda Dewey will serve as the MC and the Glen Lake 8th graders will assist with the setup. The Friends of Sleeping Bear will provide a track chair for attendees with mobility issues.
Infrastructure Projects
The Board discussed an issue regarding revenue sharing from American Tower, noting they received a check for $19,090.36 for seven months of owed payments as per their contract. Additionally, the Supervisor shared updates about parking spaces and fire lane painting along Lake Street.
Other Business
The Board appointed Cynthia Taggert for a second three-year term on the Library Board and Angela DeWitt for the remainder of Dan Semple’s term. Updates were provided on the office roof repair, which cost $13,242 but was covered by insurance, and a decision was made to donate an unused shed back to the Leelanau School.
Financial Summary
- General Fund Cash on Hand: $1,092,596.91
- Emergency Services Fund Cash on Hand: $3,434,397.51
- Payment of General Fund bills totaled $54,299.60 and Emergency Services bills totaled $99,226.91.
- Approval of a $19,090.36 check from American Tower for past due revenue sharing.
- Office roof repairs totaled $13,242, covered by insurance minus a $2,500 deductible.
Action Items
- Collaborate with Glen Lake Chamber for the 4th of July Parade, involving traffic management.
- Arrange for volunteers from the Chamber to assist in the parade.
- Complete logistical preparations for the Memorial Day ceremony at Glen Arbor Cemetery.
- Ensure retrieval of items from the shed at Leelanau School following the donation.