Summary
The Elmwood Charter Township held a special board meeting on January 14, 2026, focusing on the marina's long-range planning. Harbormaster Dan Jenuwine presented various strategic options for the marina's future, which led to a productive discussion among board members regarding potential community events that could utilize the marina. No formal decisions were made during the meeting.Public Comments
There were no public comments made during the meeting.Infrastructure Projects
The main discussion point involved the marina's long-range planning, presented by Harbormaster Dan Jenuwine. He outlined five options for the marina's future: - Option A: Status Quo / Minimal Investment - Option B: Modernize Existing Footprint - Option C: Full Redevelopment & Expansion - Option D: Sale or Long-Term Lease (not favored) - Option E: Hybrid/Dockominium Model (not favored)The board expressed a strong preference against selling the marina or pursuing the dockominium model, emphasizing the importance of the marina to the township's identity. Potential off-season events, such as ice-skating, Santa’s house, or a farm market, were discussed to enhance community engagement. The next steps include continuing the operational and long-term planning review of the marina based on the board's feedback.