Meetings & Minutes

Jennifer Kleitch, wildlife biologist was present during the discussion of the how to manage the deer population within the City and Township. The issues and options were discussed and it was stated that residents needed further education to reduce the deer coming into their yard (feeding, planting, etc.); the Township and City should work together; and to further review a managed hunt.

The contract for North by Nature to maintain the gardens on the south side of town was reviewed and discussed. The proposed contract is for $2,500. Witherspoon made the Motion, with Christianson supporting, to approve the contract. Motion carried unanimously. (M-37-19)

The appointment of Patrick Malewitz to the Charlevoix Township Hospital Finance Authority was discussed. Williams made the Motion, with Rajewski supporting, to approve the appointment of Patrick Malewitz to the Charlevoix Township Hospital Finance Authority. Motion carried unanimously. (M-33-19)

Treasurer Williams gave an overview of the water budget and a discussion was had regarding the anticipated budget needs for the water department in the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year. Expenditures stay basically the same as the previous budget. The accountant suggested that money be transferred from the water fund to the general fund to cover salaries related to the water systems instead of having a [...]

Attorney Harry Golski was present to further discuss the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act commonly known as the recreational marijuana act and different from the medical marijuana act. Both Acts are different in terms of how they impact the Township. The Medical Marijuana Act assumes that a municipality is not participating/allowing unless they opt in to create a [...]

Water Department: Brad Muma from Performance Engineers discussed the post card mailing that will go to residents who have not yet replaced their meters. It was discussed adding a $35 surcharge to read meters manually. A Quote from Jet Pump and Valve for a remote auto dialer system for the southside was discussed. The cost is $3,200 and includes first years subscription and will include an [...]