Meetings & Minutes

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 [...]

Ed Hunt was present to discuss the 56 bids received for the Charlevoix Township Firehall and his recommendations for each bid package after completing post bid interviews on the low bids or second low bids:

New Marijuana Law: Attorney Harry Golski discussed the nuances of the new law and whether the Township needs to take action. The medical marijuana law is established. The big change is the recreational marijuana law. There are several pitfalls to be on the lookout for. The Michigan Township Association and LARA has taken the position that a municipality does not have to do anything to be [...]

A Resolution (R-19-002) was read by Williams and a discussion was held regarding the need for the adoption of a Deficit Elimination Plan for the Fire Department. It was the first year for the Fire Department and were budget was made conservatively as to how much to transfer from the General Fund. The $50,000 transfer will cover the deficit from last year and allow funds needed for 2019. [...]