Regular Meeting

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD

Synopsis of Minutes of July 9, 2024

Township Board Meeting

A Township Board Meeting of the Charter Township of Garfield was held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Garfield Township Hall, 3848 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, Michigan. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and the Board transacted the following business:

1. Public Comment – Michele Howard, Traverse Area District Library Director, spoke about the library millage on the ballot for August 6
2. Approved the Agenda as presented
3. Approved the June 11, 2024 Board meeting minutes as presented
4. Approved the Consent Calendar as presented
5. Received the County Commissioner’s Report from Brad Jewett and Lauren Flynn
6. Received the GT Metro Fire Report from Chief Paul Mackin
7. Received the Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth Auditor’s Report from Trina Oakes
8. Received the Planning Department Report from John Sych
9. Received the Parks & Rec. Report in writing
10. Received the Clerk’s Report form Lanie McManus
11. Received the Supervisor’s Report from Chuck Korn
12. Board reviewed and amended the recruiting documents for the Township Manager position
13. Approved Resolution 2024-20-T, adopting the Charter Township of Garfield Master Plan
14. Board approved extending the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA South facility lease for 5 years or until August 27, 2029
15. Approved the landscaping services Request for Proposal
16. Board requested more information from Traverse Connect and will consider the Professional Services Agreement at the next meeting
17. Board postponed Westwind’s request for a down payment exemption until the next Board meeting
18. Approved payment of $454,058.24 to BATA for Westwind, Village at LaFranier Woods and Prince of Peace assessments
19. Public Comment – None
20. Other Business – Chris Barsheff brought up an issue at the Keystone soccer field

The Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

Chuck Korn, Supervisor