Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board held a special meeting on September 10, 2025, called by Supervisor Tom Laureto to address a time-sensitive matter. With Trustee Bob Hawley absent, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution #13-2025 supporting a grant application to fund security cameras at the Lake Street boat launch.
Infrastructure Projects
Clerk Pam Laureto presented a quote from TKS Security for installation of two cameras at the Lake Street boat launch. She explained the project's public safety benefits, including allowing the Glen Lake Fire Department to view water launching conditions remotely. She has been pursuing a Risk Reduction Grant through the Municipal Underwriters Participation Plan, the township's insurance carrier, to help fund the Boat Launch Camera Project. The grant application requires a Board-approved Resolution of Support.
Motion by T. Laureto, supported by D. Lewis, to adopt Resolution #13-2025, Resolution of Support for the Michigan Township Participation Plan Grant Application. Roll call vote: Voting Yes – D. Lewis, P. Laureto, J. DePuy, and T. Laureto; Voting No – none; Absent – B. Hawley. The Supervisor declared the motion adopted.
Other Business
The Board approved the meeting agenda as presented on a motion by D. Lewis, supported by P. Laureto, carried unanimously. All members stated they had no conflicts of interest with agenda items.
Financial Summary
- A quote for two security cameras was obtained from TKS Security for the Lake Street boat launch project (no dollar figure stated in the minutes).
- The township is seeking funding through a Risk Reduction Grant from the Municipal Underwriters Participation Plan, its insurance carrier.
- The Board adopted Resolution #13-2025 in support of the grant application, a required step for the funding request to proceed.
Action Items
- Clerk Pam Laureto to continue working on and submit the grant application to the Municipal Underwriters Participation Plan for the Boat Launch Camera Project.
- Township to await outcome of the grant application before proceeding with camera installation at the Lake Street boat launch.