Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board held a special meeting on June 8, 2026, called to order by Supervisor Tom Laureto at 10:02 AM, to discuss with Township Attorney Todd Millar the possible purchase of property at 6404 W. Western Ave. The agenda was approved unanimously (motion B. Hawley, support D. Lewis). The Board reviewed memoranda from the Township Assessor and Attorney, and voted 4:1 to direct the Township's realtor, B. Ihme, to draft a formal purchase agreement with contingencies. A follow-up special meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
Public Comments
No public comments were made at either point designated for public comment during the meeting. Two members of the public were present but did not speak.
Other Business
The sole substantive item was consideration of purchasing property at 6404 W. Western Ave. Attorney Millar addressed six questions raised by Board members: the need for a public purpose, handling of current leases at the property, office space and Open Meetings Act implications, funding, purchase terms, and other considerations, citing Michigan Compiled Law throughout. He concurred with the Assessor's tax treatment and conclusions. The Board agreed that any decision to pursue the purchase would be placed before voters at the November 2026 General Election. Treasurer Don Lewis asked all Board members to prepare a list of pros and cons regarding the purchase.
Financial Summary
Funding for the potential property purchase was discussed as one of the six questions addressed by Attorney Millar, alongside purchase terms, but no specific dollar figures, budget allocations, or funding sources were stated in the minutes.
Action Items
The following follow-ups were identified:
- Township realtor B. Ihme is to prepare a formal purchase agreement with contingencies for the 6404 W. Western Ave. property (motion by B. Hawley, support J. DePuy, carried 4:1).
- All Board members are to compile a list of pros and cons regarding the property purchase, as requested by Treasurer D. Lewis.
- A Special Meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM to review the purchase agreement.
- If pursued, the property purchase will be presented to voters at the November 2026 General Election.