Fred Gilstorff

The board held a special meeting to conduct two closed sessions. The first session focused on the potential purchase or lease of real property. The second session involved a consultation with legal counsel regarding trial or settlement strategy for the litigation Peninsula Township v. David Hague and Hague Acres, LLC. Following the closed sessions, the board authorized the supervisor to submit an offer to the landowner as discussed during the private deliberation.

The meeting included governmental updates from the Road Commission regarding road repair plans and a highway engineer vacancy, and from the Fire Chief concerning budget status. The Board addressed citizen comments regarding the meeting schedule conflicting with taxpayer availability, concerns over the proposed Fire Station No. 1 site selection involving significant earth-moving costs, and issues related to Ordinance No. 61 concerning road ends. Key business involved the adoption of Peninsula Township Road Ends Ordinance No. 61. A public hearing was held for Special Use Permit (SUP) No. 144 for Fire Station No. 1, where considerable public input questioned the financial prudence of building on a filled site, although the Board ultimately approved the SUP, noting that final location selection could still change. Budget amendments for office equipment were approved. The Board discussed WOMP litigation and settlement strategy, leading to extensive closed sessions concerning litigation, settlement strategy, and potential real property purchase/lease, concluding with authorization to make an offer for real property for Fire Station No. 1.

The meeting commenced with approval of the agenda. The primary business involved entering a closed session to consult with Township Attorneys regarding the ongoing litigation case, Wineries of the Old Mission Peninsula Association v. Peninsula Township and Protect the Peninsula, specifically to discuss litigation and settlement strategy. Upon returning to open session, the Board discussed the potential offer of a land swap for the construction of Fire Station 1 and reviewed the financial implications of the existing cable tower lease on the current Fire Station 1 property, noting that the long-term value of the lease renewal might make the land swap option less favorable.

The special meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. The primary business involved entering into a closed session to consult with the Township Attorneys regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with the litigation case Peninsula Twp v David Hague and Hague Acres, LLC, Case No. 25-37783-CZ, citing potential detrimental financial effects if discussed in an open meeting. The Board subsequently returned to open session and adjourned.

The Peninsula Township Zoning Board of Appeals held a special meeting to discuss several variance requests. Request 923 involved demolishing and rebuilding a single-family dwelling in the R1-C zoning district, requiring multiple variances related to setbacks and lot coverage. Request 927 concerned constructing a driveway in a wetland and wetland setback. The board also discussed and voted on variance request number 924 for property at 6536 East Shore Road, related to replacing a retaining wall. Additionally, the board addressed variance request number 925 to allow a shed and hot tub in R1-B zoning district.