Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board held a Public Budget Hearing on March 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM, called to order by Supervisor Tom Laureto. All board members—J. DePuy, D. Lewis, B. Hawley, P. Laureto, and T. Laureto—were present, along with two members of the public. The meeting's purpose was to present the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and the property tax millage rate proposed to support it, and to gather public comment. The agenda was approved unanimously on a motion by D. Lewis, supported by B. Hawley. The Board reviewed the proposed budget by cost center and discussed various line items. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM.
Public Comments
No public comments were made at either opportunity during the hearing.
Other Business
All board members confirmed they had no conflicts of interest with any agenda items. The proposed FY2026-2027 budget had been posted on the township's website in early March and was displayed on the meeting room monitor for public viewing during the session.
Financial Summary
- The hearing addressed the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and the property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support it.
- Treasurer Don Lewis asked about the State Shared Revenue amount included in the budget.
- Clerk Pam Laureto responded that it was better to underestimate a revenue figure, since such estimates can always be amended upward later.
- No specific dollar figures, millage rates, or vote totals on the budget itself were recorded in the minutes.
Action Items
No specific deadlines or assigned follow-up tasks were recorded beyond the ongoing budget review process. No matters concerning public housing or churches were discussed, and no patterns of conflict were noted in this meeting.