Polly Watson Cairns

The board discussed a range of items including public comments, departmental reports from the sheriff and planning departments, and a presentation on parks and recreation. Key business items included the reassignment of a grant award for childcare services, a review of a draft township ethics policy, authorization for participation in joint franchise renewal negotiations, and an amendment to the Planning Commission bylaws. Additionally, various financial disbursements were processed, and updates were provided on county and regional development initiatives.

The board addressed several agenda items, including reports on local traffic cameras, county commissioner updates, emergency response to flooding, and township facility maintenance. Key actions included the approval of an environmental review consultant proposal for a housing infrastructure project, the scheduling of a public hearing for the Workforce Housing PILOT Ordinance, and the adoption of a resolution supporting the Opportunity Zone designation for specific census tracts.

The commission reviewed proposals for mobile food vending units as accessory uses and discussed draft language for the Mixed-Use Suburban (MU-S) zoning district. The meeting also included an overview and discussion regarding nonconformity under Article 8 of the zoning ordinance, specifically concerning parcel development limitations. A recommendation was made for the reappointment of a member to the Joint Planning Commission, and various upcoming agenda items were previewed.

This document is a notification letter regarding the approval and distribution of a DRAFT Comprehensive (Master) Plan for the Charter Township of Elmwood. It informs recipients of the plan's availability online, provides instructions for submitting comments to the project team, and announces an upcoming open house for public review and feedback.

The Township Board agenda includes public hearings for zoning ordinance amendments related to the Veliquette MU-N and Dunn R-1 rezonings. The Board is set to discuss rental of park amenities, updates on the YMCA South facility, an amendment to the bulk water agreement with the City of Traverse City, and the approval of the Joint Recreational Authority Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. Various departmental and committee reports will be presented, along with the review of bills for the General Fund and developer escrow funds.