Summary
The regular board meeting of the Charter Township of Elmwood on April 13, 2026, resulted in several key decisions and approved initiatives, focusing primarily on marina operations, committee appointments, and reception area redesign. All motions presented during the meeting passed unanimously.Public Comments
There were no public comments raised during the meeting.Parks and Recreation Matters
Several appointments to the Parks and Recreation Committee were made: - Ed Basile for a 2-year term (6-1-26 to 5-31-28). - Bryan Currie for a 2-year term (4-1-26 to 3-31-28). - Sara Kopriva for a 2-year term (5-1-26 to 4-30-28). - Julianna Paterra for a 2-year term (4-13-26 to 4-12-28), with an additional role as an alternate for the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for three years (4-13-26 to 4-12-29). - Chelcie Eisner to finish a vacant term on the Parks and Recreation Committee (through 11-19-26).Infrastructure Projects
The Harbormaster reported on several marina-related initiatives: - Approval of a $2,600 Clean Boats, Clean Waters Grant for education materials without a required match. - An authorized purchase of a launch ticket booth for $6,800. - Purchase of an ice-making machine projected to yield $7,000 profit after a 1.4-year payback period. - Seasonal winter storage rates were established with unanimous approval. - Maintenance to prolong the life of current docking systems was discussed, with engineered drawings underway. - Introduction of wait list fees: $25 for annual renewal and $100 for transfer list addition.Additionally, there was support for a proposal by Traverse City Light and Power for fast charging stations at Brewery Creek, with no cost to the Township.