Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board met on January 21, 2025, with Supervisor Tom Laureto, Clerk Pam Laureto, Treasurer Don Lewis, and Trustees Bob Hawley and John DePuy present. The Board approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, bill payments, and a new sick time policy, and made two appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals. No public comment was offered at either opportunity during the meeting.
Public Comments
No public comments were made at either of the two designated points in the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Clerk Laureto reported on a meeting she and the Supervisor held with representatives of the Leelanau School regarding tennis courts; the Township's "Use Agreement" for the courts expired last September, the courts are in disrepair, and the school is shutting them down. A memo summarizing the meeting was distributed to pickleball players. The Leelanau Farmers Market will run Tuesdays from June 10 through September 9, 2025. Additionally, one of the park's security cameras cannot connect to the server due to a line-of-sight issue; TKS brought in two other companies without success, and other options are being explored.
Infrastructure Projects
Clerk Laureto distributed a third quote for the parking lot redo, and the Board reviewed all three quotes. Laureto will follow up with vendors to clarify a few items and report back to the Board.
Other Business
- Motion by T. Laureto to reappoint Harvey Warburton to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-year term effective January 1, 2025; roll call vote carried unanimously (D. Lewis, B. Hawley, J. DePuy, P. Laureto, T. Laureto voting aye, none nay).
- Motion by T. Laureto, supported by P. Laureto, to appoint Mike Plessner to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-year term effective January 1, 2025; roll call vote carried unanimously.
- New front doors arrived; Board approved of window placement and Laureto will tell the vendor to proceed with painting and installation.
- Board adopted Policy 1-2025, the Earned Sick Time Policy, per motion by B. Hawley, supported by J. DePuy; roll call vote carried unanimously.
- Board reviewed the 2025 insurance renewal through the Michigan Township Par Plan, noting a 10% increase.
- 2025 meeting schedules were presented; Township Board meetings remain the third Tuesday at 7:30 pm, with a Public Budget Hearing added at 7:00 pm on March 18. ESAC meets at 10:00 am the Wednesday before, and the Planning Commission meets the first Thursday at 7:30 pm (no meetings in April or July).
- Planning Commission (reported by Trustee Hawley) continues reviewing the master plan and accessory dwelling units, and re-elected all current officers for 2025.
Financial Summary
Treasurer's Report as of 12/31/24 showed: General Fund $940,844.28; Emergency Services Fund $2,824,764.50; GLFD Debt Service Fund $28,230.97; Park Debt Service Fund $1,486.63; Fisher Lake SAD Fund $39,539.95; Tax Collection Fund $653,513.12. General Fund bills (12/18/24–1/21/25) totaled $8,831.63, with December payroll of $21,137.35; both approved unanimously. Emergency Services bills (12/11/24–1/17/25) totaled $116,715.66, with December payroll of $159,575.18; both approved unanimously. The fire department received a $5,000 DNR grant (50% match) for PPE and is pursuing additional grants (Tribal 2%, FEMA SCBA, Firehouse Subs, State Appropriations for a ladder truck, and a Department of Interior grant for a drop-in tanker unit).
Action Items
- Clerk Laureto to report back to the door vendor to proceed with painting and installation.
- Clerk Laureto to follow up with parking lot redo vendors to clarify quote details and report back to the Board.
- Board/Township to continue exploring options for the malfunctioning park camera.
- Clerk Laureto to finalize dates for a March Special Meeting to adopt the FY26 budget.