Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board met June 16, 2026, with all members present. Routine minutes and financial reports were approved unanimously. Firefighter/Paramedic Erin Hester was sworn in as full-time staff after completing her probationary year. The Board approved appointments to the Glen Lake Community Library, a $27,637.00 tennis court repainting quote, and, by a 3-2 vote, a resolution to approve a purchase agreement for real property at an asking price of $1,350,000.
Public Comments
No public comment was offered at the start of the meeting. Later, regarding the proposed property purchase, one unnamed member of the public stated there are better uses for the land than what has been discussed, urged the township to specify exact intended uses, said "there is lots we don't know," and questioned the role of B. Ihme. No formal response from the Board is recorded.
Parks and Recreation Matters
The Board reviewed a quote from Hentco to repaint tennis courts 1 and 2, with work scheduled for next summer. Motion by D. Lewis, support J. DePuy, to approve the quote for $27,637.00; motion carried unanimously. Trustee P. Laureto reported the May 30th park work day was well attended and thanked participants.
Infrastructure Projects
Under Unfinished Business, the Board discussed a potential property purchase. P. Laureto presented information from the Township Attorney on MCL 41.416e, allowing electors to vote tax money for maintenance, upkeep, or repair of public buildings. B. Ihme presented an updated Buy/Sell agreement with addendum/section notations as requested by the Board. Supervisor Laureto had contacted a Bond Attorney; P. Laureto had contacted a land surveyor. T. Laureto distributed estimated 25-year bond costs. The Board discussed cost estimates for items on Addendum 2. Resolution No. 12-2026, approving entry into a purchase agreement for real property at $1,350,000 with public purpose amended to "expanding and enhancing the town center," passed 3-2 via roll call: Aye – D. Lewis, J. DePuy, B. Hawley; Nay – P. Laureto, T. Laureto.
Other Business
Maryanne Barnes was appointed to a three-year term as Advisor to the Glen Lake Community Library; Sharon Oriel was appointed to a one-year term as Trustee, both unanimously. The Planning Commission report noted review of Master Plan Chapter 6 changes; no meeting is scheduled for July. Fire Chief report noted 47 calls in May, staff anniversaries, new equipment arrivals (turnout gear washer/dryer, SCBA washer, heart monitors), and station repairs.
Financial Summary
Cash on hand as of 5/31/2026: General Fund $1,071,271.04; Emergency Services Fund $2,523,306.98; GLFD Debt Service Fund $846.56; Fisher Lake SAD Fund $73,840.17; Tax Collection Fund $29,622.31. General Fund bills (5/20–6/16) totaled $40,242.17 with May payroll of $16,821.60, approved unanimously. Emergency Services bills (5/13–6/9) totaled $114,927.15 with May payroll of $137,180.06, approved unanimously. Tennis court repainting approved at $27,637.00. Property purchase resolution set asking price at $1,350,000.
Action Items
Board to continue work on the property purchase agreement, including finalizing bond costs (T. Laureto), survey arrangements (P. Laureto), and Bond Attorney contact (Supervisor Laureto). Public concerns about specific intended uses for the purchased property and the role of B. Ihme remain unresolved and may warrant follow-up given the divided 3-2 vote.