Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board met July 21, 2026, with all members present. Highlights included the swearing-in of Chad Dykgraaf as Assistant Fire Chief, a clean (unmodified) audit opinion presented by Kim Lindsey CPA of Rehmann Robson LLC, approval of prior minutes, treasurer and clerk financial reports, approval of General Fund and Emergency Services bills and payroll, and unfinished business regarding a Naloxone distribution box and a rejected property purchase offer.
Public Comments
No public comment was offered at the start of the meeting. Later, a member of the public stated it was "a blessing" that the Martin's rejected the Township's Buy/Sell agreement and said creating a sinking fund would be a good use of money; no name was given for this speaker.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Trustee J. DePuy stated he agreed with an email the Board received regarding the Township Park; no further detail or action was recorded.
Other Business
- Assistant Chief Chad Dykgraaf was formally sworn in by Clerk Laureto after 25 years of service, having advanced from firefighter to Lieutenant, Captain, and now Assistant Chief.
- Fire Chief Ferguson reported 62 calls in June; Station 1 renovations resume next week with an Open House scheduled July 25 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.); a preconstruction meeting was held for a new ambulance to be housed in Empire; Mini Pumper construction has begun and Ladder Truck construction is starting soon; new heart monitors and an SCBA washer/dryer (first in the area) have been installed; the union contract is nearly complete.
- Trustee B. Hawley reported the Planning Commission did not meet in July and read a list of proposed state legislation that would preempt local zoning, from Michigan Townships magazine.
- Board members noted the passing of former County Commissioner Dave Gill (reported by B. Hawley).
- Supervisor Laureto discussed issues raised at the recent County-wide Supervisors' meeting.
Financial Summary
- Audit: Rehmann Robson LLC's Kim Lindsey presented an unmodified (clean) audit opinion, the highest level of assurance possible.
- Treasurer's Report (as of 6/30/2026): General Fund $1,045,847.15; Emergency Services Fund $2,503,435.23; GLFD Debt Service Fund $6,452.50; Fisher Lake SAD Fund $73,848.06; Tax Collection Fund $29,344.27.
- General Fund bills (June 17–July 21) totaled $33,081.42; June payroll $22,677.29 — approved unanimously (motion B. Hawley, support J. DePuy).
- Emergency Services bills (June 10–July 14) totaled $347,872.62; June payroll $116,785.12 — approved unanimously (motion B. Hawley, support J. DePuy).
- ESAC recommended payment of unpaid checks and payroll.
Action Items
- Naloxone Distribution Box to be placed on Lake Street near the public restroom/garden facility (motion P. Laureto, support B. Hawley, approved unanimously), after a prior year's delay in delivery.
- Trustee B. Hawley recommended the Board consider a ballot proposal for a sinking fund to address future maintenance issues, following the Martin's rejection of the Township's Buy/Sell agreement; no Board vote was taken on this recommendation.