
09/27/2025
Glen Arbor Township is preparing to invest in public safety and strengthen its finances following decisions made at its September board meeting.
Trustees approved the installation of security cameras at the township boat launch, reviewed the fire department’s proposed budget, and set millage rates for the upcoming winter tax cycle.
The most talked about issue of the meeting was a plan to install three security cameras at the boat launch on Lake Street.
“We’ve been looking at this for a while,” said Supervisor Tom Laureto, noting that the cameras, which will feature infrared night vision, will serve several purposes.
“One will face the lake, which will help the fire department know the conditions, eliminating the need to drive over to see if it is safe to launch…then there’s going to be a camera that will face the pay station, and there’s a third camera that’s going to go down Lake Drive, and that will be useful for any vehicle incidents or other things that happen that way.”
The LeBear Resort has agreed to provide electrical access for the project.
“The cameras draw about as much power as a light bulb,” Clerk Pam Laureto explained. “We’re really grateful to have that partnership.” The Road Commission has also expressed interest in attaching a weather station to the installation, which could help with snow removal and storm response.
The board agreed to not exceed paying $10,811 for the cameras, and Clerk Laureto said that she expects the cost to be much less. The township has applied for a grant of $2,500 from the Michigan Township Participating Plan and will know by November if funds have been granted.
In the meantime, board voted unanimously to move forward with the project.
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