From Bob Cook - Supervisor

I apologize for this note getting out a little late. October is my favorite month with the trees changing colors and warm days and cool nights. The September Board meeting was busy as the board approved the purchase of two FLOCK security cameras to be installed this year in conjunction with the Antrim County Sheriff Dept. We also approved the roof work to one of the Day Park’s Pavilion and the bathroom/storage building along with new steel doors for this facility.

There was a great turnout for the Planning commission’s Open House related to their work on the Communities Master Plan. The Planning Commission will be working on the Master Plan over the coming months. Please monitor the Web site for meeting notices and agenda.

I will be posting for the board meeting the draft agenda on the website after 2 PM on October 16 and the full Board package on Saturday October 18 after 2 PM. If you have any questions, please give me a call.

SEPTEMBER 2025 PRELIMINARY FINANCIAL RESULTS

September results reflect the Township running deficits until TWP tax collection begins in December.

REVENUE $308,126 Lower than prior year ($54,504) and below budget by ($22,857) 

EXPENSES ($1,460,878) Higher than prior year ($399,910) and higher vs budget by ($182,011) 

NET ($1,152,752) Loss is higher than the previous year ($454,414) and budget ($204,869) *

*The Unfavorable variance to budget of $204,869 was driven by the downpayment for the new fire truck pumper of $150,000 and fire station building improvements of $37,000. Ambulance revenue related to runs were down $51,000 while road expenses were under budget by $26,400. . . ..

TOWNSHIP MEETINGS: PLEASE MONITOR THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES

The October ZBA meeting is cancelled as there are no cases to be heard. The Planning commission is scheduled for October 21. The Regular TWP Board meeting will be held October 21 at 7 PM. All meetings will be live streamed and recorded.