Meetings & Minutes

Master Plan: Larry Sullivan was present to discuss new demographic data. It was discussed if the Master Plan should be updated with the available data or wait until the census data is released. A Board Member will meet with Larry Sullivan to update the Master Plan with the available data. Master Plan updates will be reviewed at the May Planning Commission meeting. Each Board Member should go [...]

Fire Protection Agreements were reviewed and discussed. Issues covered: aging equipment; cost of replacement equipment; proportionally equal contribution by all involved Townships/City and the possibility of the creation of a fire department authority. A spreadsheet will be created showing operating budget, capital equipment budget, usage per Township/City, etc., along with a draft contract, [...]

Ginger Stevens was present to discuss her proposal for the Old Senior Citizen building. The Township assessor estimated a value of $150,000 to $190,000 and a realtor estimated it around $200,000. Would like to sell the building, if possible. If not could give away to someone for a community use. Discussed getting sealed bids for the property see what kind of interest there is in it. Place on [...]

Dan Riley was present to discuss the water department. The inspection came back for the South tower. The painting on the inside was rated as poor and dry interior as fair and should be fixed within two years. The North tower wet interior needs to be painted as well. South tower was estimated at $200,000 to paint, with the north Tower estimate of $100,000. Dixon Engineering offers financing. [...]

The Site Plan presented by Beaver Island Boat Company for a proposed parking area across from the Airport was reviewed and discussed. Ulrich made the Motion, with Fratrick supporting, to accept the site plan as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.

Tim Mcqueer, President of Beaver Island Boat Company, was present to discuss a proposed parking lot on a 3 acre parcel located across from the Airport, which is owned by Al Wojan. Site Planning Development is working on a site plan.