Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board met December 17, 2024, with Supervisor Tom Laureto presiding. Key actions included a GLFD swearing-in ceremony for new full-time firefighter Lance Petroskey, approval of financial reports and bill payments, reappointment of several officials to Township boards, and approval of gutter repair work for the Township building. No public comments were made during either comment period.
Infrastructure Projects
Supervisor Laureto informed the Board that Brightspeed will be laying next-generation fiber along M-22, across the narrows, and into Glen Arbor starting in 2025.
Other Business
Chief Ferguson reported the GLFD call volume decreased in November, with 633 calls for 2024 to date. The department will host two lithium battery classes for County residents, has fixed the ladder truck sensor, replaced the Engine's water pump, and is applying for a 2% tribal grant for new boat electronics and a regional FEMA grant for SCBA air packs.
Clerk Laureto reported the Narcan box delivery was postponed due to weather and will be rescheduled. Installation of new front doors is delayed, pending painting and other clients ahead in queue. The Township office will be closed December 24, 25, 30, and January 1, with reduced hours December 23–January 6.
The Board approved (motion D. Lewis, support B. Hawley) proceeding with Option #2 (seamless gutter) from Michigan Gutter, taking advantage of a 10% end-of-year promotion. The Board also approved (motion D. Lewis, support B. Hawley) signing the summer tax collection agreement with Glen Lake Community Schools.
Trustee Hawley, the Planning Commission representative, reported the commission is reviewing the master plan for updates and will discuss Accessory Dwelling Units at its next meeting.
Roll call votes (all unanimous, ayes: D. Lewis, B. Hawley, J. DePuy, P. Laureto, T. Laureto; no nays) reappointed: Lance Roman and Dave Burton to the Planning Commission (3-year terms); Andy Dotterweich, Paul Yared, and Dave Houghton to the Board of Review (2-year terms); and Jan Bauer to the Emergency Services Advisory Commission (5-year term), all effective January 1, 2025.
Financial Summary
Cash on hand as of 11/30/24: General Fund $909,783.61; Park Debt Service Fund $1,486.63; Emergency Services Fund $2,685,931.38; Fisher Lake SAD Fund $25,436.45; GLFD Debt Service Fund $3,946.40; Tax Collection Fund $108,280.99.
General Fund bills (11/20–12/17/24) totaled $23,116.37, with November payroll of $24,422.26; both approved unanimously (motion J. DePuy, support D. Lewis).
Emergency Services bills (11/13–12/10/24) totaled $63,410.97, with November payroll of $110,265.22; both approved unanimously (motion J. DePuy, support D. Lewis).
Clerk Laureto noted the deteriorating Township parking lot needs to be addressed in next year's budget; two of three requested vendor quotes have been received and reviewed, with the third expected soon. No action was taken pending full review.
Action Items
- Reschedule delivery of the Narcan box, previously postponed due to weather.
- Schedule installation of new front doors once painting is complete and prior clients are served.
- Distribute the third parking lot repair quote to board members once received; no action taken until all quotes are reviewed.
- Planning Commission to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units at its next meeting and continue reviewing the master plan for updates.