Janet Bloom

The meeting included discussions on parks maintenance requirements, updates to the capital improvement plan, and planning for volunteer days. The committee addressed networking with Orion Township regarding park safety forms and reviewed committee minute procedures. New business covered items such as park pass fee structures, shade sail installations at Children's Park, boat bumper upgrades at Green's Park, and basketball court funding initiatives.

The council addressed several agenda items, including a presentation on the Oakland County Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) regarding the Village's investment practices and methods, and a presentation from the Fire Chief regarding an upcoming fire millage proposal. The council also approved a special event permit and license agreement for the Lake Orion Fireworks event, reviewed various committee appointments, approved a designation for an Acting Village Manager, and discussed the inventory and mapping of village-owned property. Additionally, the council scheduled future work sessions for water and sewer rates and the capital improvement plan, and set a public hearing for the 2026 sidewalk improvement program special assessments.

The Board of Zoning Appeals deliberated on a dimensional variance request for a waterfront setback at 471 Algene, ultimately deciding to deny the application based on findings regarding ordinance conformity, potential impact on neighboring property views, and the self-created nature of the hardship. Additionally, the Board formally adopted revisions to its bylaws and discussed future training opportunities, planning and zoning reports, and the status of the recreational vehicle ordinance.

The board discussed and took action on several financial matters, including the approval of a capital project for the Atwater Basketball Court reconstruction, the authorization to procure a new watering system for downtown landscaping, and the adoption of the FY 2026-2027 annual budget. Additionally, the board approved participation in a new Village Council-DDA Steering Committee, addressed legal opinions regarding DDA structure and funding, and received reports on downtown development progress and community engagement initiatives.

This document, titled the "2025 Strategic Action Plan for Implementation" and serving as a Master Plan Amendment for the Village of Lake Orion, reflects the Village's strategies for addressing redevelopment, future land use, policy and regulatory updates, and inter-jurisdictional coordination. Initiated in 2024, it outlines revised goals and objectives across five key areas: Neighborhoods, Economic Development, Environment, Community Facilities, and General Planning Efforts. The plan provides an implementation matrix to guide land use, development, infrastructure investment, and policy decisions for the community.