Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Board met on March 17, 2026, with all members present. The Board approved routine financial items, repealed three outdated ordinances, approved GLFD budget amendments, selected a roofing contractor for Township Hall, and continued work on replacing the phone system and finding a new Zoning Administrator.
Public Comments
No public comment was offered at the start of the meeting. Later, a Glen Arbor taxpayer who also serves as a downstate Township Clerk praised the Board, saying taxpayers were well represented. He suggested the Board could use ChatGPT to help compare the phone system quotes; this was a suggestion from the speaker, not a Board decision.
Other Business
- The Board unanimously repealed Ordinance No. 1-2018 (via new Ordinance 1-2026), Ordinance No. 2-2018 (via new Ordinance 2-2026), and the Township Lighting Ordinance (via new Ordinance 3-2026), all by roll call votes with all members (D. Lewis, B. Hawley, J. DePuy, P. Laureto, T. Laureto) voting yes and none voting no.
- The Board reviewed five quotes for a new phone system; Treasurer Lewis and Clerk Laureto will meet with vendor Utel and bring a recommendation back.
- The Board discussed the need for a new Zoning Administrator; the current ZA will not renew his contract but will continue month-to-month. Supervisor Laureto will schedule interviews with four candidates, inviting local contractors to observe; Trustee Hawley will draft interview questions, followed by a Special Board Meeting to select the new ZA.
- The Board reviewed a BS&A quote for cloud-based assessing and tax software; Clerk Laureto will explore installation timing, payment process, and quote validity dates.
- The Board approved the Glen Lake Garden Club's request to plant a tree on township property.
- Trustee Hawley reported the Planning Commission finished work on the zoning ordinance and continues on the Master Plan; the PC chair will make required edits for full Board review before a public hearing and County Planning Commission review.
- Fire Chief (Capt. Dykgraaf) reported 34 calls in February, 415 training hours, new PTLS training-facility certification, updated vehicle logos, a new snowblower for Station 2, landscaping plans for Station 1 (meeting set for April 1), and bids received for a Station 1 remodel estimated at approximately $500,000.
Financial Summary
- Cash on hand (as of 2/28/26): General Fund $1,192,478.67; Emergency Services Fund $2,591,928.16; GLFD Debt Service Fund $104,035.18; Fisher Lake SAD Fund $73,515.99; Tax Collection Fund $1,171,420.86.
- General Fund bills (2/18–3/17/26) totaled $26,609.85; February payroll $21,173.70 — approved unanimously.
- Emergency Services bills (2/7–3/11/26) totaled $109,007.71; February payroll $102,657.12 — approved unanimously.
- GLFD FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments #2 (Resolution #7-2026) adopted by roll call vote, all yes, none no.
- Story Roofing quote accepted for a new Township Hall roof (unanimous); two other quotes were not selected.
- Station 1 remodel estimated at approximately $500,000.
Action Items
- Treasurer Lewis and Clerk Laureto to meet with Utel vendor and report back on phone system recommendation.
- Supervisor Laureto to schedule interviews with four Zoning Administrator candidates; Trustee Hawley to prepare interview questions; a Special Board Meeting will follow to select the new ZA.
- Clerk Laureto to gather further details from BS&A on software installation timing, payment, and quote validity.
- PC chair to finalize zoning ordinance edits for full Board review, ahead of a public hearing and County Planning Commission review.
- Landscaping meeting for Fire Station 1 scheduled for April 1.