Glen Arbor Town Board Regular Meeting

Synopsis
October 16, 2007

Supervisor Soderholm called the regular meeting of the Township Board to order at 7:30 PM, in the Glen Arbor Town hall Meeting Room. All board members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The agenda was presented and approved as amended by motion. Minutes of regular meeting 9/18/07, special budget meeting of 9/25/07 were approved as amended by motion. Pubic comment – none. Deputy Rocky Cadieux report submitted in writing. Treasurer’s report was given and accepted with cash on hand of 2,128,037.96. Bills for the General Fund for $27,648.62 were approved by motion. Bills for Emergency Services for $69,113.63 were approved for payment by motion. Fire Chief John Dodson presented monthly report, also available on website. Forty-five percent of User Satisfaction Surveys have been returned with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Total staff hours YTD 3,352 with September total of 411 hours.

AED installed in Town hall. Emergency Services Advisory Commission report from Batterson. Zoning report by Hawley, 3 permits issued.

Correspondence was received. Miller Hill and Brook Rds. will not be paved this year. Unfinished Business – Empire Fire Agreement. In meetings last month, 2 options were presented and are under consideration by Empire.

Anticipated savings by merging the two departments will be in the areas of administrative fees, required vehicle, equipment, and building inspections and certifications, as well as office functions related to bill paying. The infrastructure of the Glen Arbor Fire Department will handle all administrative policies and practices currently handled by the present management of Empire Fire Department, and the “integrated” departments will operate under the name of the “Glen Lake Fire Department”. Gretzema revisited public restroom issue. Soderholm will put together a request for proposal. Gretzema will look at possible areas for fund raising, and Thompson will talk with Chamber of Commerce. Board is hoping to have something to present to the public at or before next year’s annual meeting in 2008. New Business – Asphalt quotes, Motion to hire SRW to pave driveway and parking area for $12,800. Planning commission report from October 2nd meeting by Kelly. Rental property in residential areas is being reviewed. Thompson says many of our residents depend on rental monies and that attention to this matter is important. Soderholm suggests research into how surrounding areas have dealt with this issue (Crystal and Torch Lake for instance) be examined by the Z&P Board. A miniature golf course is proposed in town along with a snack shop. Reassessment progress is on schedule and doing well. Public Comment – Batterson suggests that if proposed public restrooms are approved, that the building serves as a visitor center as well. Speed limit along a stretch of M-22 was revisited.

Soderholm says that MDOT is advised. Board comments – Quick would like enforcement of sign ordinance in down town area. Thompson says ramps will be removed from Lake Michigan. Leelanau Scenic Heritage Route meeting will be October 29, from 12-2 in GA Town hall. Ping pong tables requested back in Town hall. Adjourned 9:04PM. Respectfully submitted,

Dana Roman, Deputy Clerk