5/1/2025 - Glenn Arbor Township | Minutes from Recent Meeting

Summary

The Glen Arbor Township Board held a regular meeting on May 20, 2025, where key decisions were made regarding community events, emergency services funding, personnel changes in the library board, and various infrastructure updates. The meeting included approval of bills and payroll for both the General Fund and Emergency Services, discussions on community partnerships for events, and updates on financial matters regarding contracts and equipment.

Public Comments

There were no public comments made during the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

1. **4th of July Parade**: The Board discussed logistics for the upcoming parade with members of the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce, who agreed to supply volunteers to assist with traffic management. 2. **Memorial Day Ceremony**: Clerk Laureto confirmed that Linda Dewey would MC the ceremony and provided updates on logistics, including assistance for attendees with mobility issues from the Friends of Sleeping Bear.

Infrastructure Projects

1. **American Tower Contract**: Supervisor Laureto reported that American Tower had acknowledged non-payment for seven months and issued a check for $19,090.36. 2. **Lake Street Parking and Painting**: Updates were provided on agreed improvements regarding parking spaces, fire lane painting, and new signage in collaboration with the Road Commission.

Other Business

- The Board unanimously reappointed Cynthia Taggert and appointed Angela DeWitt to the Glen Lake Community Library Board. - Repairs were made to the township office roof, totaling $13,242, covered by insurance minus the deductible. - A shed at the Leelanau School will be donated as it is no longer needed for township storage.

Financial Summary

- General Fund cash on hand is reported at $1,092,596.91. - Emergency Services Fund cash on hand is reported at $3,434,397.51. - Total bills approved for the General Fund amounted to $54,299.60, and Emergency Services bills were $99,226.91 with payroll of $164,723.79. - The insurance reimbursement for office roof repairs was confirmed at $13,242, after deducting the $2,500 deductible.

Action Items

- The Township will coordinate with the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce for the 4th of July parade, with further discussions on volunteer needs. - The township will proceed with retrieving items from the shed at the Leelanau School and complete the donation process. - Follow-up on the installation of new parking signage and lane painting on Lake Street is to be ensured by Supervisor Laureto.