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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD - TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:00pm
Garfield Township Hall
3848 Veterans Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684

AGENDA
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Call meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call of Board Members
1.

Review and approval of the Agenda - Conflict of Interest

2.

Consent Calendar
The purpose of the Consent calendar is to expedite business by grouping non-controversial items
together to be dealt with in one Board motion without discussion. Any member of the Board, staff
or the public may ask that any item on the Consent Calendar be removed there from and placed
elsewhere on the Agenda for full discussion. Such requests will be automatically respected. If any
item is not removed from the Consent Calendar, the action noted in parentheses on the Agenda is
approved by a single Board action adopting the Consent Calendar.

a. Minutes – October 13, 2026 Township Board Regular Meeting (Recommend
Approval)
b. Bills General Fund
(Recommend Approval)
3.

Items removed from the Consent Calendar

4.

Correspondence
a. Traverse Connect Q3 Report

5.

Reports
a. GT County Commissioner’s Report
b. GT County Road Commissioner’s Report
c. MMR Report
d. Treasurer’s Report
e. Township Manager’s Report
f. Supervisor’s Report

$43,502.95

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6.

Unfinished Business

7.

New Business
a. Consideration of bids for the South Airport Road Force Main replacement
b. Consideration of bids for the lawn care / maintenance at Township-owned parks and
facilities
c. Consideration of Utility Financial Solutions, LLC (UFS) proposal for connection fee
study

8.

Public Comment
Public Comment Participation Policy on next page

9.

Other Business

10.

Adjournment
Lanie McManus, Clerk
The Garfield Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such
as signers for hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the
meeting to individuals with disabilities upon the provision of reasonable advance notice to the
Garfield Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should
contact the Garfield Township Board by writing or calling Lanie McManus, Clerk, Ph: (231) 9411620.

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Public Comment Participation Policy
Effective – July 2026
Purpose
The Charter Township of Garfield Board recognizes the value of public comment on Township issues and
the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on matters of community
interest.
Scope
For the benefit of all, and in the interest of all, the following rules of participation and public comment shall
apply at all Township meetings as defined by the Open Meetings Act.
The intent of these rules are:

1. To allow members of the public a fair and adequate opportunity to be heard;
2. To assure the agenda order of business provides the ability for the board to carry out its
business and responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner; and

3. To assure that the regular agenda of the Board is completed.
Public comment rules:

1. Each individual addressing the Board shall be limited to three (3) minutes in duration,
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

unless extended by the Board Chair. A group may designate one individual to speak on
their behalf for an extended period of time to be agreed upon by the Board Chair.
No individual may speak during public comment more than once.
Public comment is not a question and answer period. It provides individuals with an opportunity
to express their comments regarding any subject matter. All comments shall be directed to the
board and no individual may address or question Board members individually.
The Board will not respond to comments made during the public comment period unless the chair
deems it necessary. Each person who wishes to speak during the public comment period shall
state their name, municipality of residence, and any organization they represent.
Speakers shall not make personal, insulting, or slanderous statements about any member of the
Board, staff, or other members of the public.
Speakers may not display materials promoting or opposing a political party or promoting or
opposing any candidate or group of candidates for federal, state, judicial, or local government
offices while speaking.

Public Hearing comment rules:
1.
2.

All rules stated for public comment listed above.
Comments must pertain to the specific public hearing agenda topic.

The Board Chair may determine that a breach of the peace exists if:
1. An individual continues a presentation in excess of three (3) minutes when asked to stop and
refuses.
2. An individual fails to observe reasonable decorum which may include personally directed
comments or using threatening and abusive language.
3. An individual’s actions disrupt the order of the meeting.
If a Breach of the Peace exists, the Board Chair may:
1. Remove an individual from the meeting with or without Law Enforcement assistance.
2. Call for a recess or adjournment to another time if order cannot be restored.

2a.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD
TOWN BOARD MEETING
October 13, 2026
Supervisor McManus called the Town Board Meeting to order at the Garfield Township
Hall on October 13, 2026 at 6:00p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Board Members
Present: Molly Agostinelli, Chuck Korn, Laurie Lapp, Chloe Macomber, Joe McManus,
Lanie McManus and Denise Schmuckal
Also in Attendance: Township Manager Chris Barsheff
1.

Review and Approval of the Agenda - Conflict of Interest (6:00)
Schmuckal moved and Agostinelli seconded to approve the agenda as
presented.
Yeas: Schmuckal, Agostinelli, Macomber, Korn, Lapp, L. McManus, J. McManus
Nays: None

2.

Consent Calendar (6:01)
a.
Minutes
September 22, 2026 Regular Meeting
(Recommend Approval)
b.

Bills
(i)

General Fund
(Recommend Approval)

$567,190.02

(ii)

AJ’s Excavating – Red Drive Exploration
(Recommend Approval)

$3,427.50

(iii)

Gourdie-Fraser
Developer’s Escrow Fund – Storm
Water Reviews and Determinations,
Private Road Review
General Utilities
General
Park Funds/DNR Trust Fund
Total
(Recommend Approval)

c.

$ 4,858.70
$98,721.25
$ 3,183.25
$ 825.00
$107,588.20

Consideration of Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 2 from
RCI Richter Construction for the River East Phase III Restroom
Facility (Recommend Approval)

Charter Township of Garfield Township Board Meeting

d.

October 13, 2026

Consideration of Change Order No. 1 from Walton Contracting for
Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area Accessible Trail
(Recommend Approval)

Korn moved and Agostinelli seconded to adopt the consent calendar as
presented
Yeas: Korn, Agostinelli, Schmuckal, Lapp, Macomber, L. McManus, J. McManus
Nays: None
3.

Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
None

4.

Correspondence (6:03)
a. Grand Traverse County Road Commission Update

5.

Reports
a.

GT County Commissioner’s Report (6:03)
County Commissioner Lauren Flynn stated that the county is seeking
answers to the Treasurer issue. Some accounts have not been reconciled
correctly. The resolution regarding the Airport Board has been received by
the county and is under consideration. A seven-member advisory board is
being formed for the newly created Community Development Department.
Flynn added that the 2027 budget was discussed and the BOC was
focused on facility needs in the budget at this time.

b.

Engineering/Construction Report (6:07)
Township Engineer Jennifer Graham reported that she attended a meeting
with the city regarding water usage at the Commons area. They are trying
to find the source of the leakage. Permits have been submitted for the
Oleson development, and the McCrea tank is moving along. She attended
the South Airport Road Steering Committee and is working with UFS to
obtain a current water rate analysis. Graham added that the South Airport
force main project is out for bids and she has performed many utility plan
reviews and site reviews this month.

c.

Sheriff’s Report (6:13)
Lt. Roy Raska recited statistics for the month of September 2026 and for
the third quarter of 2026. He noted that there was a three-day class on
active assailants and it was excellent training. Officers are attending a
networking opportunity at a BMX track in Blair Township this weekend.
Officers will be present for Halloween at Meadow Lane Park and will also
attend the Station 12 open house on October 31st. All CPO positions at
Garfield Township are filled currently.

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d.

GT Metro (6:17)
Metro Chief Paul Mackin stated that in September there were 419
incidents in Garfield Township making up 68% of all calls. He added that
there is a new phase being implemented for reporting software and more
specific data can now be reported by staff. He added that there will be an
approximate 12% increase in healthcare costs for next year. The
department continues to search for new accounting software with an
emphasis on longevity and functionality.

e.

Planning Department Monthly Report for September (6:25)
Planner Director John Sych noted that the Planning Department monthly
report was submitted in writing. He also stated that a site condo project
White Pine Ridge may be coming to the board for approval in the next
couple months. He added that the Planning Commission heard a
proposal for commercial district housing in the Cherryland Center.
Commissioners will focus on the data center issue at their study sessions
and will gather information regarding utilities. He addressed that the
Planning Department is seeing a scam wherein emails with invoices are
being sent to planning and zoning applicants. He reiterated that the
Planning Department does not send such emails.

f.

Parks and Recreation Report (6:28)
Parks Steward Sean Kehoe submitted his report in writing and added that
the Silver Lake Pickleball Courts have been full. Parks staff took care of
some erosion near Silver Lake with the tractor. The River East bathrooms
are coming along, and parks staff is having difficulty contacting the
security camera vendor. He also stated that the beach volleyball courts
may be brought back to the Boardman Valley Nature Preserve and that
staff is working on beaver issues at Miller Creek. Board members
discussed the camera vendor issue, and all agreed that staff should seek
out a new vendor.

g.

Clerk’s Report (6:34)
Clerk McManus indicated that her report was submitted in writing and
added that her department is focusing on elections at this time.

h.

Township Manager’s Report (6:35)
Manager Barsheff asked board members to review the committee
appointment sheets and determine if they want to serve again on each
committee. He said that AJ’s did excavation work near Red Drive and
found a broken culvert that was remedied, but now water is flowing over
the top of the culvert. Staff is trying to locate a specialized contractor to
clear the culvert. Barsheff indicated that he met with the Great Lakes and
St Lawrence Cities Initiative which is a group that promotes fresh water
and integrates environmental, economic and social agendas. He will
report further on any potential township membership in the organization.
Barsheff said that UFS and Dawn Lund are working on the water/sewer
rates and will also review the benefit rates. Garfield Township is working

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on a joint RFP for surveillance equipment and vendors with East Bay
Township since they are having the same issue with the vendor.
i.

6.

Supervisor’s Report (6:42)
Supervisor McManus indicated that there may be some funding for the
South Airport Advisory Committee. He also stated that he, Barsheff and
Macomber met with financial advisor, Andy Campbell regarding the bigticket projects for next year. McManus also met with County Administrator
Nate Alger and also met with representatives from the Goodwill Inn. He
also met with TC Connect for a third quarter review and met with the city
regarding the water discrepancy at the Commons. McManus added that
the board will begin budget meetings after the November elections.

Unfinished Business
a.
Consideration of Adopting the 2027 Capital Improvements Program
(CIP) (6:48)
In 2025, the Township Board established a Capital Planning Committee
(CPC) to review and recommend a Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) to
the Board. The CIP helps the Township manage capital assets and
achieve its vision as described in the Master Plan. Board members asked
questions about trails and sewer and water monitoring to determine any
fixes that need to take place before they cause a bigger and more
expensive issue. Engineer Graham indicated that some camera work in
the pipes would begin in a couple months.
Schmuckal moved and Lapp seconded TO approve the Capital
Improvement Plan, as attached to Planning Department Report 2026-150,
in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act.
Yeas: Schmuckal, Lapp, Agostinelli, Macomber, L. McManus, Korn,
J. McManus
Nays: None
b.

Consideration of Boardman Valley Nature Preserve Trail
Reconstruction (6:54)
The township applied for a FEMA grant to repair the Boardman Valley
Nature Preserve trail which was damaged along with the pickleball courts
during the spring flooding event. The grant has a $4,100.00 minimum
project cost threshold to be eligible for grant funding consideration. Staff
labor and material costs incurred by the Township for the GT Commons
trail and Pickleball courts recovery efforts totaled $2,010.34, which was
below this minimum threshold. Therefore, to receive funding for those
impacted areas, the BVNP Trail reconstruction project estimated by the
Township Engineer at $16,500.00 needed to be included in the grant
request. FEMA has approved funding the total project cost of $18,583.65
with a 75% Federal Cost Share and 25% Non-Federal Cost Share. The
total amount obligated is $13,937.74. Taking into consideration the above
information, for the Township to recover part of the $2,010.34 costs an
investment into the BVNP Trail would need to be made.
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Schmuckal moved and Agostinelli seconded to directing Township staff to
seek proposals to reconstruct the Boardman Valley Nature Preserve Trail.
Yeas: Schmuckal, Agostinelli, Macomber, Lapp, L. McManus, Korn,
J. McManus
Nays: None
7.

New Business
a.
Public Hearing – Consideration of Kiley Mixed Use Suburban (MU-S)
rezoning, Resolution 2026-31-T (6:58)
The applicant is requesting the rezoning of nine (9) parcels totaling 8.65
acres at the southwest corner of W. South Airport Road and Townline
Road from R-1 One-Family Residential and R-3 Multi-Family Residential
to MU-S Mixed Use Suburban. As part of the application, signatures have
been obtained from all parcel owners. The proposed zoning district of
MU-S Mixed Use Suburban is compatible with the Mixed-Use
Neighborhood – Airport Gateway designation on the Future Land Use map
as the intent, allowable uses, development standards, and dimensional
standards of the MU-S district align closely with the Airport Gateway
guiding principles.
Supervisor McManus opened the public hearing at 7:00pm.
Applicants Wayne Kiley and Rob Mead commented on the project and
stated that this completes the project that has been going on for a couple
years now. They thanked the board for the smooth road to get to this
point. The public hearing was closed at 7:03pm.
Agostinelli moved and Schmuckal seconded THAT the Planning
Commission’s recommended Findings of Fact for application Z-2026-04
as provided in Planning Department Report 2026-149 and forming part of
this motion, BE APPROVED.
Yeas: Agostinelli, Schmuckal, L. McManus, Macomber, Korn, Lapp,
J. McManus
Nays: None
Agostinelli moved and Lapp seconded THAT application Z-2026-04,
submitted by L. Wayne Kiley, to rezone nine parcels at the southwest
corner of W. South Airport Road and Townline Road and as listed in PD
Report No. 2026-149 from the current zoning of R-1 One-Family
Residential and R-3 Multi-Family Residential to the proposed MU-S Mixed
Use Suburban zoning district and constituting Amendment No. 54 to
Garfield Township Ordinance No. 68, BE APPROVED based on the
adopted Findings of Fact and the reasons set forth in Planning
Department Report 2026-149.
Yeas: Agostinelli, Lapp, Schmuckal, L. McManus, Macomber, Korn,
J. McManus
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Nays: None
Agostinelli moved and Schmuckal seconded MOTION THAT Resolution
2026-31-T to adopt Amendment No. 54 to Garfield Township Ordinance
No. 68 to rezone nine parcels at the southwest corner of W. South Airport
Road and Townline Road and as listed in PD Report No. 2026-149 from
the current zoning of R-1 One-Family Residential and R-3 Multi-Family
Residential to the proposed MU-S Mixed Use Suburban zoning district, BE
ADOPTED.
Yeas: Agostinelli, Schmuckal, L. McManus, Macomber, Korn, Lapp,
J. McManus
Nays: None
b.

Consideration of adjusting the rental rates for Silver Lake and River
East Recreation Areas (7:07)
With a growing number of rentals at the parks for pavilions, and the cost to
maintain the turf (mowing & fertilizing) increasing, along with trash pick-up,
township staff is requesting the rental rates increase to help cover these
costs. Even with these potential increases in rates, Garfield Township
rental rates in our parks are still less than other surrounding municipalities’
rates for similar amenities. The Parks Commission also approved the
request. Board members discussed the proposed rates and asked that
the pavilion column be clarified so that each pavilion was named and it
was understood that only the pavilion was available for rent.
Lapp moved and Schmuckal seconded to approve the adjusted rental
rates for Silver Lake Recreation Area and River East Recreation Area with
clarification of the pavilion column.
Yeas: Lapp, Schmuckal, Agostinelli, Korn, L. McManus, Macomber,
J. McManus
Nays: None

c.

Consideration of bid for the Cass/South Airport Road Rehabilitation
(7:15)
Gourdie-Fraser Engineer Jennifer Graham indicated that bids were
obtained for the sanitary sewer project at the corner of Cass and South
Airport roads. This bid includes slip lining of the pipe and waterproofing
the manholes as well as rehabilitating about 1,000 feet of sanitary sewer.
The bid is from Insituform and is for $234,100.50 with a completion date of
December 15, 2026. The price would be $217,813.41 if a completion date
of May 2027 was desired. Board members discussed and wanted an
earlier completion date lest something else fail in the interim.
Schmuckal moved and Korn seconded to approve the bid from Insituform
in the amount of $234,100.50 with a December 15, 2026 completion date
for the Cass/South Airport sanitary sewer project.

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Yeas: Schmuckal, Korn, Agostinelli, Lapp, L. McManus, Macomber,
J. McManus
Nays: None
d.

Consideration of RFP for outdoor lighting improvements (7:23)
Manager Barsheff stated that the township has $14,823.93 remaining on
an energy grant from EGLE. Bids were sought for township hall parking lot
lighting as well as lighting for River East Park and Silver Lake Recreation
Area. The bids for both parks were over the allotted budget. Barsheff
recommends accepting the bid for the Township Hall lighting and seeking
bids for the parks at a later time.
Schmuckal moved and Lapp moved to authorize the Supervisor to accept
the bid from Top Line Electric, Inc. for $14,800.00 to upgrade lighting at
the township hall to a more effective and energy efficient alternative
Yeas: Schmuckal, Lapp, Agostinelli, Korn, L. McManus, Macomber,
J. McManus
Nays: None

8.

Public Comment: (7:30)
None

9.

Other Business (7:30)
Lapp indicated that an email regarding Manager Barsheff’s performance review
went out today.
L. McManus said anyone wanting to attend the upcoming MTA dinner should
contact her.

10.

Adjournment
Agostinelli moved and Lapp seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:33pm.
___________________________
Joe McManus, Supervisor
Charter Township of Garfield
3848 Veterans Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686

______________________________
Lanie McManus, Clerk
Charter Township of Garfield
3848 Veterans Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686

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2a.(continued)
#2026-31-T
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 68 (Zoning Ordinance): AMENDMENT NO. 54
RESOLUTION #2026-31-T
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND GARFIELD TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 68 (Zoning
Ordinance):
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Garfield regulates the use and development of land pursuant
to the authority of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of 2006, as amended; and
WHEREAS application Z-2026-04 has been received to rezone approximately 8.65 acres of land
(“subject properties”) on the following Parcels: 05-013-067-00; 05-013-068-00; 05-013-069-00; 05-013070-00; 05-013-071-00; 05-013-072-00; 05-013-073-10; 05-013-074-00; and 05-013-078-00.
WHEREAS the request has been found to be justified based on criteria in the Garfield Township
Zoning Ordinance listed in Section 421.E: Approval Criteria of Zoning Map Amendment; and
WHEREAS the Garfield Township Planning Commission, after conducting a public hearing on
August 12, 2026, and adopting Findings of Fact on September 9, 2026, recommended approval of the
application to the Township Board; and
WHEREAS the Township Board, following a public hearing on October 13, 2026, and having
adopted Findings of Fact in support of approval of the application to rezone the subject properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD ORDAINS:
AMENDMENT NO. 54 TO GARFIELD TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 68 (Zoning Ordinance):
At the request of the owners and their representatives of Parcels 05-013-067-00; 05-013-068-00; 05-013069-00; 05-013-070-00; 05-013-071-00; 05-013-072-00; 05-013-073-10; 05-013-074-00; and 05-013-07800 situated in the Charter Township of Garfield, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, the Parcels have been
rezoned by way of a map amendment as listed below:
From its current zoning of:

To the zoning of:

05-013-067-00

R-1 - One-Family Residential

MU-S - Mixed Use - Suburban

05-013-068-00

R-1 - One-Family Residential

MU-S - Mixed Use - Suburban

05-013-069-00

R-3 - Multi-Family Residential

MU-S - Mixed Use - Suburban

05-013-070-00

R-3 - Multi-Family Residential

MU-S - Mixed Use - Suburban

05-013-071-00

R-1 - One-Family Residential

MU-S - Mixed Use - Suburban

05-013-072-00

R-1 - One-Family Residential

MU-S - Mixed Use - Suburban

05-013-073-10

R-1 - One-Family Residential

MU-S - Mixed Use - Suburban

05-013-074-00

R-1 - One-Family Residential

MU-S - Mixed Use – Suburban

05-013-078-00

R-1 - One-Family Residential

MU-S - Mixed Use – Suburban

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#2026-31-T

Moved: Molly Agostinelli

Supported: Denisse Schmuckal

Ayes: Agostinelli, Schmuckal, Lapp, Macomber, L. McManus, Korn, J. McManus
Nays: None
Absent and Excused: None

By:
Lanie McManus, Clerk
Charter Township of Garfield
CERTIFICATE
I, Lanie McManus, Clerk of the Charter Township of Garfield, do hereby certify that the above is a true and
correct copy of Resolution 2026-31-T which was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of
Garfield on the 13th day of October 2026. Amendment No. 54 to Garfield Township Ordinance No. 68 (Zoning
Ordinance) shall take effect upon the expiration of seven (7) days following publication.

Dated: _________________________

______________________________
Lanie McManus, Clerk
Charter Township of Garfield

Introduced:
Adopted:
Published:
Effective:

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October 13, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 24, 2026

2b.

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD
CHECK DATE 10/08/2026 - 10/22/2026
BANK CODE: GEN - General - CHECK TYPE: PAPER CHECK FUNDS: 101 - GENERAL OPERATING FUND
Payee
Description

Account

Dept

Amount

Fund: 101 GENERAL OPERATING FUND
10/08/2026
GEN
44827

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES

SUPPLIES-MAINTANCE

726.003

265

74.76

10/08/2026

GEN

44828

CHRISTOPHER BARSHEFF

SUPPLIES

726.000

101

29.98

10/08/2026

GEN

44829

NORTHWEST LOCK, INC

CONTRACTED AND OTHER SERVICES

805.000

101

30.00

10/08/2026

GEN

44830

PRINTING SYSTEM

SUPPLIES

726.000

262

41.53

10/08/2026

GEN

44831#

TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE

ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING

901.000
901.000
901.000
901.000

101
704
707
262

838.35
168.85
168.85
116.80

10/22/2026

GEN

44832

AFLAC

AFLAC

231.001

000

433.32

10/22/2026

GEN

44833#

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES

SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES

726.000
726.000
726.000
726.000
726.000
726.000
726.000
726.000

101
101
253
215
257
702
371
101

14.39
143.33
32.97
29.97
19.97
35.19
33.49
61.07

10/22/2026

GEN

44834

ANYTIME TOWING SERVICE INC

805.000

101

149.00

10/22/2026

GEN

44835#

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS

711.030
711.030
711.030
711.030
711.030
711.030
711.030
711.030

257
371
702
701
172
101
253
215

4,586.64
3,096.31
7,190.97
1,620.04
2,425.53
3,925.87
4,214.41
3,578.59

10/22/2026

GEN

44836

BRIANNE LINDSAY

EDUCATION & TRAINING

960.000

257

31.27

10/22/2026

GEN

44837

BURNHAM & FLOWER OF MICHIGAN

BENEFITS
BENEFITS

711.030
711.030

101
101

81.00
22.50

10/22/2026

GEN

955.000
955.001
726.000

228
228
228

1,289.00
0.00
0.00

Check Date

Bank
Account

Check #

Check GEN 44831 Total for Fund 101 GENERAL OPERATING FUND

1,292.85

Check GEN 44833 Total for Fund 101 GENERAL OPERATING FUND
CONTRACTED AND OTHER SERVICES

370.38

Check GEN 44835 Total for Fund 101 GENERAL OPERATING FUND

30,638.36

Check GEN 44837 Total for Fund 101 GENERAL OPERATING FUND
44838

CENTARIS

COMPUTER SUPPORT SYSTEMS
COMPUTER NETWORK
SUPPLIES

103.50

Check GEN 44838 Total for Fund 101 GENERAL OPERATING FUND

1,289.00

10/22/2026

GEN

44839

GARFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP

HSA (FORMERLY FLEX)

237.000

000

796.92

10/22/2026

GEN

44840

GFL ENVIRONMENTAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

935.604

265

164.17

10/22/2026

GEN

44841

GFL ENVIRONMENTAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

935.604

265

0.00

10/22/2026

GEN

44842

GFL ENVIRONMENTAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

935.604

265

0.00

10/22/2026 10:38 AM

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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD
CHECK DATE 10/08/2026 - 10/22/2026
BANK CODE: GEN - General - CHECK TYPE: PAPER CHECK FUNDS: 101 - GENERAL OPERATING FUND
Payee
Description

Account

Dept

Amount

Fund: 101 GENERAL OPERATING FUND
10/22/2026
GEN
44843

GFL ENVIRONMENTAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

935.604

265

0.00

10/22/2026

GEN

44844

GFL ENVIRONMENTAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

935.604

265

0.00

10/22/2026

GEN

44845

GFL ENVIRONMENTAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

935.604

265

0.00

10/22/2026

GEN

44846

GFL ENVIRONMENTAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

935.604

265

0.00

10/22/2026

GEN

44847

GFL ENVIRONMENTAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

935.604

265

0.00

10/22/2026

GEN

44849

INTEGRITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

SUPPLIES

726.000

101

134.97

10/22/2026

GEN

44850

KRAFT BUSINESS SYSTEMS

SUPPLIES - COPIER MAINTENANCE
SUPPLIES - COPIER MAINTENANCE

726.002
726.002

101
101

205.89
191.57

10/22/2026

GEN

44851

NORTH WOODS OFFICE EXPRESS

SUPPLIES

726.000

101

281.82

10/22/2026

GEN

44852#

OLSON & HOWARD, P.C.

LEGAL SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES - TOWNBOARD
LEGAL SERVICES - TOWNBOARD

801.000
801.002
801.002

704
101
101

955.00
1,391.50
62.00

10/22/2026

GEN

44853

PITNEY BOWES INC

POSTAGE

726.001

101

102.08

10/22/2026

GEN

44854

SUPERFLEET

GAS & CAR WASHES

862.000

321

270.74

10/22/2026

GEN

44855

TRAVERSE CITY FLEET REPAIR

MISCELLANEOUS

864.000

321

476.72

10/22/2026

GEN

44856#

TRAVERSE CITY LIGHT & POWER

STREET LIGHTS TOWNSHIP
DUE FROM #861 STREET LIGHTS

920.005
084.861

448
000

9.87
0.00

10/22/2026

GEN

44857

TWEET/GAROT MECHANICAL, INC

MAINTENANCE-OTHER

935.608

265

220.75

10/22/2026

GEN

44858

UNITED WAY

UNITED WAY

238.000

000

10.00

10/22/2026

GEN

44859

VOYA INSTITUTIONAL TRUST COMPANY

DEFERRED COMP

231.000

000

3,745.00

Check Date

Bank
Account

Check #

Check GEN 44850 Total for Fund 101 GENERAL OPERATING FUND

397.46

Check GEN 44852 Total for Fund 101 GENERAL OPERATING FUND

2,408.50

Check GEN 44856 Total for Fund 101 GENERAL OPERATING FUND

9.87

Total For Fund: 101

43,502.95

Report Total:

43,502.95

'#'-INDICATES CHECK DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN ONE DEPARTMENT

10/22/2026 10:38 AM

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4a.

THIRD QUARTER 2026

Business Growth Barometer Survey
Results & Quarterly Update

Q3 2026 Investor Growth Barometer Survey Results
The Traverse Connect Quarterly Growth Barometer provides a concise update on strategic initiatives, our
economic development on behalf of public-sector partners, key political advocacy updates, and metrics
detailing the regional business sentiment, outlook, and current challenges.
IS OUR REGION A GOOD PLACE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? (Net response)

IS OUR REGION IMPROVING AS A PLACE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? (Net response)

WHAT IS THE SINGLE-BIGGEST BARRIER TO GROWING YOUR BUSINESS? (Percentage)

Q3 2026 Traverse Connect Update
DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
•

Grand Traverse Plastics recognized by GM: Longtime GTAMC member Grand Traverse Plastics earned its
sixth General Motors Supplier of the Year award. UpNorthLive featured the company's growth and
innovation in injection molding, highlighting and reinforcing the impact of our strong regional manufacturing
sector, skilled workforce, and the diversification benefits this brings to our economy.

•

WarBird Protection Group earns Make It in Michigan Impact Award: Traverse Connect joined the MEDC and
Michigan Works! to present WarBird Protection Group with the inaugural 2026 Make It in Michigan Impact
Award. The award recognizes organizations driving state economic development through People, Places
and Projects. WarBird makes body armor at its state-of-the-art facility in Kalkaska. The company also joined
the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council.

•

Drone and defense leadership: Traverse Connect hosted the Michigan Low Altitude Airspace Consortium,
which brought together state, military, and industry partners working on Michigan's drone airspace
framework. We also represented the NorthSky Consortium at a Camp Grayling roundtable led by U.S.
Senator Elissa Slotkin and Under Secretary of the Army Mark Obadal. The discussion covered how
Michigan's drone companies and manufacturing base can expand to support U.S. national security.

•

AI and manufacturing convenings: Traverse Connect hosted a Community AI Roundtable with leaders from
manufacturing, education, professional services, and the arts to shape industry AI working groups and
digital literacy efforts. We are also supporting a manufacturing AI workgroup designed to support the
research, development, and deployment of artificial intelligence in the manufacturing process.

POLITICAL ADVOCACY ISSUES
•

USCG national test site designation: Working with Senator Slotkin's office, we are pursuing a national test
site designation for Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City, which would make it the national test center for
USCG uncrewed and autonomous systems. Members of Michigan's congressional delegation signed a
letter supporting the designation, and it has been sent to the Commandant of the Coast Guard.

•

Rethinking Michigan economic development: Traverse Connect is working with partners from around the
state to coordinate efforts and develop solutions for modernizing the Michigan Economic Development
Corporation and revamping the state’s approach to economic development strategy.

•

State budget outcomes: The FY2027 state budget kept two of our key priorities, the Going Pro workforce
program and the Office of Rural Prosperity, while significantly reducing funding for many other state
programs. We continue to watch property tax reform proposals and a possible “tourist services” excise tax
that could affect northern Michigan's tourism economy.

BY THE NUMBERS
Traverse Connect’s business engagement for the third quarter included 269 direct business referrals, and we
welcomed 35 new member companies. We conducted over 436 business outreach and retention visits and
hosted 25 events with over 750 total attendees.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 22

COCKTAILS & CONNECTIONS
LOCATION | HISTORIC BARNS PARK AT THE BOTANIC
GARDENS
COCKTAILS & NETWORKING

MONDAY NOVEMBER 9

ANNUAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT
LOCATION | GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT
SHOWCASE & NETWORKING

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7

MEMBER BENEFITS WORKSHOP
LOCATION | TRAVERSE CONNECT CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBER BENEFITS & NETWORKING

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9

COFFEE CONNECTION: YEAR IN REVIEW
LOCATION | TRAVERSE CITY PHILHARMONIC
SPEAKERS & NETWORKING

5c.

Responses in Garfield
(September 2026)
Call Nature

Garfield

Total

10-Chest Pain (Non-Traumatic)

28

28

11-Choking

1

12-Convulsions/Seizures

Call Status

Garfield

Total

Canceled En Route

31

31

1

Disregard

36

36

21

21

No Transport

25

25

13-Diabetic Problems

4

4

Refusal

48

48

17-Falls

80

80

Transport

277

277

19-Heart Problems / A.I.C.D.

10

10

417

417

1-Abdominal Pain/Problems

17

17

21-Hemorrhage/Lacerations

15

15

23-Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion)

5

5

25-Psychiatric/ Abnormal Behavior/Su

9

9

26-Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis)

83

83

28-Stroke (CVA)

13

13

29-Traffic/Transportation/Accidents

30

30

2-Allergies (Reactions)/Envenomations

1

1

30-Traumatic Injuries (Specific)

3

3

31-Unconscious/Fainting (Near)

24

24

32-Unknown Problem (Man Down)

18

18

3-Animal Bites/Attacks

1

1

4-Assault/Sexual Assault

3

3

5-Back Pain (Non-traumatic or Non Re

7

7

6-Breathing Problems

31

31

7-Burns (Scalds) /Explosion

7

7

8-Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/HazMa

1

1

Total

Garfield

Total

9-Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death

5

5

Total

417

417

Garfield

Total

3

3

P-1

135

P-18

Call Priority

Assigned Unit

Garfield

Total

55A1

1

1

135

C42

6

6

1

1

C43

4

4

P-2

215

215

C44

9

9

P-3

63

63

CA01

2

2

417

417

Canceled

0

0

GTA1

143

143

GTA11

26

26

GTA12

92

92

GTA3

1

1

GTA6

28

28

GTB1

7

7

GTB11

45

45

GTB12

8

8

GTB2

35

35

GTB4

4

4

GTB5

1

1

GTE7

3

3

MA305

2

2

417

417

Total

Total

Response Times Within Garfield
(September 2026)
Unit

Priority

Response Time Minutes

Call Count

Cumulative Call Count

Percentage

Cumulative Percentage

1

1

100%

100%

02:00 - 02:59
06:00 - 06:59

1
1

1
2

17%
17%

50%
100%

01:00 - 01:59
02:00 - 02:59
08:00 - 08:59

2
1
1

2
3
4

33%
17%
17%

50%
75%
100%

1
1
1
1

1
2
3
4

25%
25%
25%
25%

25%
50%
75%
100%

01:00 - 01:59
02:00 - 02:59
04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59

1
3
1
2

1
4
5
7

11%
33%
11%
22%

14%
57%
71%
100%

02:00 - 02:59

1

1

11%

100%

05:00 - 05:59

1

1

11%

100%

01:00 - 01:59

1

1

50%

100%

05:00 - 05:59

1

1

50%

100%

2

2

100%

100%

13:00 - 13:59
15:00 and Up

1
1

1
2

1%
1%

50%
100%

01:00 - 01:59
02:00 - 02:59
03:00 - 03:59
04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
07:00 - 07:59
08:00 - 08:59
09:00 - 09:59
10:00 - 10:59
13:00 - 13:59

13
7
10
8
2
4
2
2
1
1
3

13
20
30
38
40
44
46
48
49
50
53

9%
5%
7%
6%
1%
3%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%

23%
35%
53%
67%
70%
77%
81%
84%
86%
88%
93%

1 Calls

55A1
P-2

01:00 - 01:59
6 Calls

C42
P-1

P-2

4 Calls

C43
P-1

04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
11:00 - 11:59
9 Calls

C44
P-1

P-2
P-3

2 Calls

CA01
P-2
P-3

Canceled
P-2

2 Calls
Canceled En Route (PTA)

GTA1

143 Calls

P-1

Unit

Priority

Response Time Minutes

Call Count

Cumulative Call Count

Percentage

Cumulative Percentage

15:00 and Up
Canceled En Route (PTA)

1
3

54
57

1%
2%

95%
100%

01:00 - 01:59
02:00 - 02:59
03:00 - 03:59
04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
07:00 - 07:59
08:00 - 08:59
09:00 - 09:59
10:00 - 10:59
11:00 - 11:59
12:00 - 12:59
15:00 and Up
Canceled En Route (PTA)

7
4
6
3
5
6
3
7
4
2
1
1
8
5

7
11
17
20
25
31
34
41
45
47
48
49
57
62

5%
3%
4%
2%
3%
4%
2%
5%
3%
1%
1%
1%
6%
3%

11%
18%
27%
32%
40%
50%
55%
66%
73%
76%
77%
79%
92%
100%

01:00 - 01:59
02:00 - 02:59
03:00 - 03:59
04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
07:00 - 07:59
08:00 - 08:59
15:00 and Up
Canceled En Route (PTA)

1
1
3
3
5
1
1
1
3
3

1
2
5
8
13
14
15
16
19
22

1%
1%
2%
2%
3%
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%

5%
9%
23%
36%
59%
64%
68%
73%
86%
100%

01:00 - 01:59
02:00 - 02:59
06:00 - 06:59
15:00 and Up

2
1
1
1

2
3
4
5

8%
4%
4%
4%

40%
60%
80%
100%

02:00 - 02:59
04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
08:00 - 08:59
09:00 - 09:59
10:00 - 10:59
11:00 - 11:59
Canceled En Route (PTA)

2
1
3
2
1
1
4
1
4

2
3
6
8
9
10
14
15
19

8%
4%
12%
8%
4%
4%
15%
4%
15%

11%
16%
32%
42%
47%
53%
74%
79%
100%

07:00 - 07:59
08:00 - 08:59

1
1

1
2

4%
4%

50%
100%

15:00 and Up

1

1

1%

100%

01:00 - 01:59
02:00 - 02:59
03:00 - 03:59
04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
07:00 - 07:59
09:00 - 09:59

1
2
2
5
1
5
1
1

1
3
5
10
11
16
17
18

1%
2%
2%
5%
1%
5%
1%
1%

5%
14%
23%
45%
50%
73%
77%
82%

P-2

P-3

GTA11
P-1

26 Calls

P-2

P-3

GTA12

92 Calls

P-1

Unit

Priority

Response Time Minutes

Call Count

Cumulative Call Count

Percentage

Cumulative Percentage

15:00 and Up
Canceled En Route (PTA)

3
1

21
22

3%
1%

95%
100%

12:00 - 12:59

1

1

1%

100%

01:00 - 01:59
02:00 - 02:59
03:00 - 03:59
04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
07:00 - 07:59
08:00 - 08:59
09:00 - 09:59
10:00 - 10:59
12:00 - 12:59
13:00 - 13:59
14:00 - 14:59
15:00 and Up
Canceled En Route (PTA)

1
1
5
2
7
4
6
3
4
4
2
1
1
5
10

1
2
7
9
16
20
26
29
33
37
39
40
41
46
56

1%
1%
5%
2%
8%
4%
7%
3%
4%
4%
2%
1%
1%
5%
11%

2%
4%
13%
16%
29%
36%
46%
52%
59%
66%
70%
71%
73%
82%
100%

06:00 - 06:59
07:00 - 07:59
09:00 - 09:59
10:00 - 10:59
14:00 - 14:59
Canceled En Route (PTA)

1
5
2
1
1
2

1
6
8
9
10
12

1%
5%
2%
1%
1%
2%

8%
50%
67%
75%
83%
100%

1

1

100%

100%

02:00 - 02:59
03:00 - 03:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
09:00 - 09:59
15:00 and Up

3
3
2
1
1
1

3
6
8
9
10
11

11%
11%
7%
4%
4%
4%

27%
55%
73%
82%
91%
100%

02:00 - 02:59
03:00 - 03:59
04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
08:00 - 08:59
09:00 - 09:59
11:00 - 11:59

2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1

2
3
5
8
9
10
11
12

7%
4%
7%
11%
4%
4%
4%
4%

17%
25%
42%
67%
75%
83%
92%
100%

02:00 - 02:59
03:00 - 03:59
06:00 - 06:59
08:00 - 08:59

1
1
2
1

1
2
4
5

4%
4%
7%
4%

20%
40%
80%
100%

05:00 - 05:59
13:00 - 13:59

1
1

1
2

14%
14%

50%
100%

02:00 - 02:59

1

1

14%

25%

P-18
P-2

P-3

GTA3
P-3

1 Calls
15:00 and Up

GTA6
P-1

28 Calls

P-2

P-3

GTB1
P-1

7 Calls

P-2

Unit

Priority

Response Time Minutes

Call Count

Cumulative Call Count

Percentage

Cumulative Percentage

04:00 - 04:59
06:00 - 06:59
08:00 - 08:59

1
1
1

2
3
4

14%
14%
14%

50%
75%
100%

04:00 - 04:59

1

1

14%

100%

01:00 - 01:59
03:00 - 03:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
07:00 - 07:59
10:00 - 10:59

1
1
1
1
2
1

1
2
3
4
6
7

2%
2%
2%
2%
4%
2%

14%
29%
43%
57%
86%
100%

01:00 - 01:59
02:00 - 02:59
04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
07:00 - 07:59
08:00 - 08:59
09:00 - 09:59
10:00 - 10:59
11:00 - 11:59
12:00 - 12:59
15:00 and Up
Canceled En Route (PTA)

3
3
2
3
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
2
2

3
6
8
11
15
19
21
23
24
25
26
28
30

7%
7%
4%
7%
9%
9%
4%
4%
2%
2%
2%
4%
4%

10%
20%
27%
37%
50%
63%
70%
77%
80%
83%
87%
93%
100%

01:00 - 01:59
04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
08:00 - 08:59
10:00 - 10:59
15:00 and Up

1
1
2
1
1
1
1

1
2
4
5
6
7
8

2%
2%
4%
2%
2%
2%
2%

13%
25%
50%
63%
75%
88%
100%

03:00 - 03:59
09:00 - 09:59
14:00 - 14:59

1
1
1

1
2
3

13%
13%
13%

33%
67%
100%

06:00 - 06:59
09:00 - 09:59
13:00 - 13:59

3
1
1

3
4
5

38%
13%
13%

60%
80%
100%

01:00 - 01:59
02:00 - 02:59
03:00 - 03:59
04:00 - 04:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
08:00 - 08:59
15:00 and Up

3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1

3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11

9%
3%
3%
3%
3%
6%
3%
3%

27%
36%
45%
55%
64%
82%
91%
100%

01:00 - 01:59
03:00 - 03:59
04:00 - 04:59

1
2
3

1
3
6

3%
6%
9%

7%
20%
40%

P-3

GTB11
P-1

45 Calls

P-2

P-3

GTB12
P-1

8 Calls

P-2

GTB2
P-1

35 Calls

P-2

Unit

Priority

Response Time Minutes

Call Count

Cumulative Call Count

Percentage

Cumulative Percentage

05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
08:00 - 08:59
14:00 - 14:59

2
2
4
1

8
10
14
15

6%
6%
11%
3%

53%
67%
93%
100%

02:00 - 02:59
05:00 - 05:59
06:00 - 06:59
07:00 - 07:59
11:00 - 11:59
12:00 - 12:59
Canceled En Route (PTA)

2
1
1
1
2
1
1

2
3
4
5
7
8
9

6%
3%
3%
3%
6%
3%
3%

22%
33%
44%
56%
78%
89%
100%

03:00 - 03:59
05:00 - 05:59
07:00 - 07:59

1
1
1

1
2
3

25%
25%
25%

33%
67%
100%

05:00 - 05:59

1

1

25%

100%

1

1

100%

100%

03:00 - 03:59

1

1

33%

100%

01:00 - 01:59
09:00 - 09:59

1
1

1
2

33%
33%

50%
100%

1
1

1
2

50%
50%

50%
100%

P-3

GTB4
P-1

4 Calls

P-2

GTB5
P-3

1 Calls
09:00 - 09:59

GTE7
P-1

3 Calls

P-2

MA305
P-2

2 Calls
06:00 - 06:59
14:00 - 14:59

Munson Average Transfer Volume
September - 2026

10 GTA1 A
10 GTA1 B
10 GTA1 C
10 GTA11 A
10 GTA11 B
10 GTA11 C
10 GTA12 A
10 GTA12 B
10 GTA12 C
10 GTA2 C
10 GTA6
10 GTB1
10 GTB11
10 GTB12 A
10 GTB2
10 GTB4 A
10 GTB5 B
10 MA301 A
10 MA301 B
10 MA301 C
10 MA302 A
10 MA302 B
10 MA302 C
10 MA303 A
10 MA304
10 MA305
10 MA306
10 MB303 A
10 MB303 B
10 MB303 C
10 MB304 A
10 MB304 B
10 MB304 C
10 WA150 A
10 WA150 B
10 WA150 C
10 WA160 A
10 WA160 B
10 WA160 C
10 WA161
10 WA162
10 WB150 A
10 WB150 B
10 WB150 C
10 WB160 A
10 WB160 B
10 WB160 C
10 WB161 A
10 WB161 B
10 WB161 C
10 WB162
8 CA01 A
8 CA01 B
8 CA01 C
8 CA02 A
8 CA02 B
8 CA02 C
8 CA05 A
8 CA05 B
8 CA05 C
8 CB04

MUNSON HC
CHARLEVOIX
HOSPITAL

MUNSON HC
MANISTEE
HOSP

MUNSON HC
OTSEGO
MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL

MUNSON HC
PAUL OLIVER
MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL

MUNSON
HC-CADILLAC
HOSPITAL

MUNSON
HC-GRAYLING
HOSPITAL

MUNSON
MEDICAL
CENTER-TRA
VERSE

1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
10
10
8
13
4
1
6
7
1
0
3
2
3
9
4
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
13
10
3
9
9
5
6
7
6
1

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
7
19
8
7
19
12
16
6
6
2
6
3
0
1
0
6
3
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
14
15
10
11
11
15
7
16
9
1

3
11
8
3
1
3
4
10
6
1
13
1
32
3
33
1
3
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
3
1
0
4
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
2
2
1
6
0
4
2
2
0
2
1
1
2
0

Total
4
12
8
3
2
3
4
10
8
1
16
1
36
3
35
1
4
6
11
10
8
14
7
1
7
8
1
1
7
3
4
14
4
7
22
9
7
19
12
17
7
7
5
6
3
2
2
2
8
6
9
27
29
15
23
20
22
14
24
17
2

Total

MUNSON HC
CHARLEVOIX
HOSPITAL

MUNSON HC
MANISTEE
HOSP

MUNSON HC
OTSEGO
MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL

MUNSON HC
PAUL OLIVER
MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL

MUNSON
HC-CADILLAC
HOSPITAL

MUNSON
HC-GRAYLING
HOSPITAL

MUNSON
MEDICAL
CENTER-TRA
VERSE

6

90

72

2

130

118

182

Total
600

5d.
Charter Township of Garfield
Treasurer's Report
Ending September 30, 2026
ACCT.

*

118
001
401
670
330
330
57
316
302
921
55
864
15
2
212
206
41
436
147

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Fund
General Fund - MI CLASS
ARPA Fund - State Savings Bank
Managed Account - General Fund
Huntington
TBA Credit Union - Budget Stab.
Nicolet National Bank
4-Front Credit Union
NW Consumers CU
Independent
1st Community Bank
West Shore Bank
First National Bank of America
Team One Credit Union
Credit Union One
Honor Bank
Lake Michigan Credit Union
State Savings Bank
MSU Credit Union

TYPE
Checking
Invest.Pool
MM/ICS
Invest
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CDARS
CD

Total Unrestricted Funds - Available for Spending
ACCT.

*

118
118
940
126
750
734
681
726
73

RESTRICTED FUNDS
Park Fund
Road Fund
Managed Account - DPW Fund
Tax Fund
Employee Flex (H.S.A)
Retirement Rec Fund
Trust & Agency
Specials Lights
Specials (Milfoil, Roads, Water, Sewer)

Checking
Checking
Invest
Checking
Checking
Checking
Checking
Checking
Checking

*

728
654

*

Fire Fund
Managed Account - Fire Fund

134
002
003
662

RESTRICTED FUNDS - WATER & SEWER
Receiving Fund - Water/Sewer
Receiving Fund - Water - MI CLASS
Receiving Fund - Sewer - MI CLASS
Managed Account - Receiving Fund
Total Restricted Funds - Restricted Use

$
$
$
$

$

$ 14,923,491

$

Checking
Invest

TYPE
Checking
Invest.Pool
Invest.Pool
Invest

261,077

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

(1,898,703)
(1,471,951)
(49,356)
(27,235)
(154,584)
(89,618)
6,407
1,981
287
(283,438)
(235,358)
(251,660)
2,997
2,347
2,359
(264,603)
2,421
(251,097)
2,254

9,966,941

$

(4,956,551)

262,344
251,128
69,180

$
$
$

268,951
292,260
281,460

$

280,374

DIFFERENCE

09/30/26

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

458,273
111,411
135,671
523,017
18,806
7,346
412,832
6,280
29,064

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

1,310,495
1,144,767
136,835
1,066,968
18,831
7,356
770,413
6,280
80,258

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

852,221
1,033,356
1,164
543,951
25
10
357,581
51,194

$

1,702,699

$

4,542,201

$

2,839,503

06/30/26

$
$
$

602,686
886,870
1,489,556

DIFFERENCE

09/30/26

$
$
$

603,489
896,765
1,500,254

$
$
$

DIFFERENCE

09/30/26

$ 4,118,243
$ 5,597,972
$ 5,681,008
$ 18,996,016

$ 6,234,013
$ 5,651,995
$ 5,735,832
$ 18,875,111

$
$
$
$

2,115,770
54,023
54,824
(120,906)

$ 34,393,240

$ 36,496,952

$

2,103,712

Notes: 2026 Budgeted transfers from Gen to Park $1.5 Million & Roads $1 Million
Moved $1.5 Million from MI CLASS to Gen to cover 2026 Budgeted Transfers

MATURITY

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
10/26/26
11/18/27
10/2/26
8/14/28
9/28/27
3/21/29
8/2/27
5/23/28
7/14/27
3/2/27
2/26/27
12/2/26
7/25/28
7/8/27
10/29/30

RATE

3.75%
3.00%
2.93%
3.20%
2.50%
3.15%
1.65%
3.50%
2.48%
3.00%
4.52%
3.20%
2.50%
3.25%
3.45%
3.25%
3.50%

MATURITY

RATE

MATURITY

RATE

MATURITY

RATE

803
9,895
10,698

06/30/26

5/3 Managed Accounts - See full breakdown of investments on the page (2) of report

Submitted By:
Chloe Macomber, Treasurer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (231) 225-3043

662,566
1,985,216
330,208
5,022,177

$
$
$

06/30/26

TYPE

Total Restricted Funds - Restricted Use
ACCT.

*

RESTRICTED FUNDS - FIRE

DIFFERENCE

09/30/26

2,561,269
3,457,167
379,565
5,049,412
154,584
89,618
255,937
249,146
68,893
283,438
235,358
251,660
265,954
289,913
279,101
264,603
277,954
251,097
258,823

TYPE

Total Restricted Funds - Restricted Use
ACCT.

06/30/26

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

3.75%
3.75%

Charter Township of Garfield
Treasurer's Report
Ending Sept 30th, 2026
FIRE FUND MANAGAED ACCOUNT
CUSIP
PAR AMT
ISSUER
N/A
N/A
CAMBRIDGE MNDG INSURED BANKS
JN54 $ 600,000 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
C4W0 $ 310,000 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK

SECURITY TYPE
MONEY MARKET
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND

COUPON/
PURCHASE
YEILD
MATURITY
PRICE
N/A
N/A
6/8/2027
1.07%
100.000
9/1/2028
4.61%
97.6920

CALL STRUCTURE
N/A
Anytime
N/A
TOTAL

BOOK VALUE
$
2,836
$
600,000
$
309,374
$
912,210

MARKET VALUE
$
2,836
$
586,152
$
307,777
$
896,765

NET UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
$
$
(13,848)
$
(1,597)
$
(15,445)

COUPON/
PURCHASE
YEILD
MATURITY
PRICE
TYPE
CALL DATE
CALL STRUCTURE
N/A
N/A
MM
N/A
N/A
3.95%
3/12/2027
100.950
FIXED
N/A
Non Callable
0.98%
4/27/2027
99.8500
FIXED
3/16/2022
Anytime
3.91%
5/28/2027
99.9650
FIXED
N/A
N/A
4.00%
4/12/2027
100.000
CD
N/A
N/A
1.07%
6/8/2027
100.000
FIXED
3/16/2022
Anytime
1.05%
6/24/2027
100.000
FIXED
3/16/2022 Anytime - Partially Called
3.65%
7/30/2027
100.000
CD
N/A
N/A
4.00%
9/7/2027
100.000
CD
N/A
N/A
3.93%
4/3/2028
101.789
CD
N/A
N/A
1.00%
5/12/2028
100.000 STEP CPN 5/12/2022
Quarterly
1.00%
7/28/2028
100.000
FIXED
4/28/2022
Quarterly
3.50%
2/5/2029
99.8870
FIXED
N/A
N/A
3.40%
6/8/2029
103.667
FIXED
N/A
N/A
1.00% 11/16/2029 100.000 STEP CPN 11/16/2022
Quarterly
3.54%
2/1/2030
100.320
FIXED
N/A
N/A
3.80%
8/1/1930
100.296
FIXED
N/A
N/A
1.00%
5/19/2036
100.000 STEP CPN 5/19/2022
Quarterly
TOTAL

BOOK VALUE
$
56,528
$
501,218
$
998,500
$
2,804,012
$
250,000
$
5,000,000
$
649,351
$
185,000
$
245,000
$
219,940
$
2,000,000
$
1,600,000
$
499,435
$
489,812
$
1,200,000
$
501,360
$
501,323
$
2,000,000
$
19,701,478

MARKET VALUE
$
56,528
$
500,365
$
980,640
$
2,795,126
$
249,635
$
4,884,600
$
633,162
$
183,749
$
244,010
$
217,588
$
1,911,860
$
1,492,928
$
483,255
$
470,720
$
1,108,968
$
478,900
$
479,035
$
1,704,040
$
18,875,111

NET UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
$
$
(853)
$
(17,860)
$
(8,885)
$
(365)
$
(115,400)
$
(16,188)
$
(1,251)
$
(990)
$
(2,351)
$
(88,140)
$
(107,072)
$
(16,180)
$
(19,092)
$
(91,032)
$
(22,460)
$
(22,288)
$
(295,960)
$
(826,367)

TYPE
MM
FIXED
FIXED

CALL DATE
N/A
3/16/2022
N/A

EST. ANNUAL
INCOME
$
$
$

6,420
13,950
20,370

RECEIVING FUND (WATER/SEWER) MANAGED ACCOUNT
CUSIP
N/A
VBC5
LZ23
AVP9
XSZ6
JN54
JRF8
2CB5
5CB2
8DQ8
MBH4
KNU6
WCF5
1BC0
PM69
WCC2
1FE7
MBF8

PAR AMT
N/A
$ 500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,805,000
$ 250,000
$ 5,000,000
$ 649,351
$ 185,000
$ 245,000
$ 217,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 1,600,000
$ 500,000
$ 475,000
$ 1,200,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 2,000,000

ISSUER
CAMBRIDGE MNDG INSURED BANKS
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
BANK OF AMERICA CHARLOTTE
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
DART BANK MASON MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK
UNIVERSITY BANK ANN ARBOR
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTH
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK

SECURITY TYPE
MONEY MARKET
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND
CD
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND
CD
CD
CD
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND

EST. ANNUAL
INCOME
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

22,500
9,800
108,694
10,000
53,500
6,818
6,753
9,800
10,524
40,000
16,000
17,500
21,969
19,500
18,125
19,375
40,000
430,857

GENERAL FUND MANAGED ACCOUNT
CUSIP
N/A
4QM9
4HJO
7RG5
JN54
CBU1
GBH6
R4Q1
WNX0
JBQ9

PAR AMT
N/A
$ 240,000
$ 145,000
$
80,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 150,000
$ 250,000
$ 500,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 550,000

ISSUER
CAMBRIDGE MNDG INSURED BANKS
WELLS FARGO BK
LAKE WOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EAST GRAND RAPIDS PUB SCH DIST
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
CIBC BK USA
FIRST MERCHANTS BK
FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP
FEDERAL AGRIC MTG CORP

SECURITY TYPE
MONEY MARKET
CD
MUNICIPAL BOND
MUNICIPAL BOND
AGENCY BOND
CD
CD
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND
AGENCY BOND

COUPON/
PURCHASE
YEILD
MATURITY
PRICE
N/A
N/A
4.25%
3/11/2027
100.250
3.82%
5/1/2027
95.824
3.73%
5/1/2027
98.032
1.07%
6/8/2027
100.000
4.55%
6/30/2027
101.172
4.00% 10/12/2027 100.231
4.25%
2/24/2028
101.176
1.10%
8/27/2030
100.000
3.52%
2/20/2031
100.323

TYPE
MM
CD
FIXED
FIXED
FIXED
CD
CD
FIXED
FIXED
FIXED

CALL DATE
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3/16/2022
N/A
N/A
N/A
5/27/2022
N/A

CALL STRUCTURE
N/A
N/A
Non Callable
N/A
Anytime
N/A
N/A
Non Callable
Quarterly
N/A
TOTAL

BOOK VALUE
$
62,254
$
240,131
$
138,144
$
78,426
$
1,400,000
$
150,674
$
250,268
$
502,840
$
2,000,000
$
551,611
$
5,374,348

MARKET VALUE
$
62,254
$
240,038
$
142,448
$
78,917
$
1,367,688
$
150,096
$
248,790
$
496,575
$
1,716,440
$
518,931
$
5,022,177

NET UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
$
$
(93)
$
4,304
$
491
$
(32,312)
$
(578)
$
(1,478)
$
(6,265)
$
(283,560)
$
(32,680)
$
(352,171)

EST. ANNUAL
INCOME
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

SECURITY TYPE
MM MUTUAL FUND

COUPON/
PURCHASE
YEILD
MATURITY
PRICE
3.41%
N/A
N/A

TYPE
MM

CALL DATE
N/A

CALL STRUCTURE
N/A
TOTAL

BOOK VALUE
$
136,835
$
136,835

MARKET VALUE
$
136,835
$
136,835

NET UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
$
$
-

EST. ANNUAL
INCOME
$
4,678
$
-

10,200
2,248
1,891
14,980
6,825
10,000
21,250
22,000
19,938
109,331

DPW FUND MANAGED ACCOUNT
CUSIP
T305

PAR AMT
N/A

ISSUER
T ROWE PRICE US TRES MONEY FND

Par Value: The face value of a bond. It determines the maturity value as well at the dollar value of coupon payments. How much the issuer pays the holder at maturity.
Book Value: Par Value of the bond less any discount or plus any premium.
Market Value: The actual price that the bond is worth at a current point in time for trade on the market. What a bond is actually worth if sold before maturity.
Net Unrealized Gain/Loss: The Book Value - Market Value. Changes with the bond's value as it goes up and down with the market. Unrealized gains/loses are only 'realized' or occur when a bond is sold before maturity.
New investments this quarter

5e.

Township Manager Report
To:
Garfield Township Board
From: Chris Barsheff, Township Manager
Date: October 22, 2026
The purpose of this report is to provide updates and information on various township
operational topics. I encourage Board Members to inquire if additional details are needed.
Thank you!
Information Technology:
Issues have been brought to the attention of the township related to phishing scams. A review
of the circumstances showed that someone is likely accessing Planning and Zoning Department
documents online and using the information to generate phishing emails which are sent to
individuals who have conducted business with the township. The individual(s) have attempted
to defraud the public by requesting payment for township services. Fortunately, those impacted
were suspicious of the communications and did not follow through with sending money. The
township has taken steps to mitigate the activity.
Liquor License:
The township recently received correspondence from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
(MLCC) indicating that they are investigating a liquor license ownership transfer in connection
with Sparky’s Diner. Under administrative rule R 436.1105, the Commission shall consider the
opinions of the local residents, local legislative body, or local law enforcement agency with
regard to the proposed business when determining whether an applicant may be issued a
license or permit. Internal township departments review of the property showed no areas of
concern to make MLCC aware of as they consider the liquor license application.
Infrastructure Update:
GFL has been contracted to perform culvert maintenance work on Red Drive. Cost for services
is estimated between $3,400.00 and $3,900.00. The work is expected to begin the week of
November 2nd. Two additional contractors were contacted for proposals; however, they did not
provide one for the project.
The township hall AC unit recently had issues which were troubleshot by an HVAC contractor. It
was determined that the unit has leaks and compressor issues. The contractor is preparing a
proposal for repairs and replacement.

The Grand Traverse Commons Trail project is progressing according to plan and schedule:

Proposals have been solicited for the River East Recreation Area pole building upgrade project.
Community Development Committee Update:
The committee recently met with developers of a 73-unit apartment complex proposed for the
Oleson’s development and a 20-unit apartment complex currently under construction on
Garfield Road. The developers have inquired about tax exemption opportunities. Staff have
additionally spoken about exemption opportunities with the developer of Garfield Road 84-unit
apartment complex that was previous approved by the township.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
DIRECTOR

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Julius Moss, Attorney
c/o Sparky's Diner, LLC
Reference/Transaction: Transfer ownership escrowed 2026 Class C & SDM license with
RID # RQ-2610-13031
Sunday Sales Permit (AM), Sunday Sales Permit (PM) and Dance-Entertainment Permit from Cubby, LLC; Transfer location
from 117 S. Union St to 1460-1462 W. South Airport Rd, Traverse City; Transfer governmental unit under MCL 436.1531(1)
from Traverse City to Garfield Twp; New Sunday Sales Permit (PM) for the SDM license - Mixed Spirit Drink; New Catering
Permit
Please let this letter serve as notice the Michigan Liquor Control Commission has referred your application to our
Enforcement Division for investigation of your request.
Applicant/Licensee: Sparky's Diner, LLC
Business address and phone number: 1460 & 1462 W South Airport, Traverse City, MI 49686
Home address and phone number of partner(s)/subordinates:

As part of the licensing process, an investigation is required by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission Enforcement
Division. The Enforcement investigation will be conducted from the following designated District Office:
Grand Rapids District Office (616) 447-2647
You may contact your designated District Office regarding any appointments or questions on documentation requested by
the Investigator. Failure to provide requested information or to keep scheduled appointments will cause the
application to be returned to the Lansing office for cancellation.
If this request is a transfer under MCL 436.1529(1), approval of the local unit of government is not required. However, a
copy of this notice is also being provided to Local Governmental Unit should they wish to submit an opinion on the
application or advise of any local non-compliance issues.
Under administrative rule R 436.1105, the Commission shall consider the opinions of the local residents, local legislative
body, or local law enforcement agency with regard to the proposed business when determining whether an applicant may
be issued a license or permit.
Under administrative rule R 436.1003, the licensee shall comply with all state and local building, plumbing, zoning,
sanitation, and health laws, rules, and ordinances as determined by the state and local law enforcements officials who have
jurisdiction over the licensee. The licensee must obtain all other required state and local licenses, permits, and approvals
before using this license for the sale of alcoholic liquor. Approval of this license by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
does not waive any of these requirements.
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Retail Licensing Division
(866) 813-0011
cc:
Garfield Twp [email protected]
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
KRISTIN BELTZER, CHAIR
P.O. BOX 30005  LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909
www.michigan.gov/lcc  866-813-0011

1820 Oak Hollow Dr.
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-946-5874 Ph
231-946-3703 Fax
www.gourdiefraser.com

October 22, 2026
Garfield Township Board of Trustees
Charter Township of Garfield
3848 Veterans Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686
Re:

Charter Township of Garfield
Letter of Recommendation for the South Airport Force main Replacement
GFA #26273

Dear Township Board:
We reviewed the bids received on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for the above-referenced project. The
responsive bidders and corresponding bid prices are summarized below:

Contractor
Team Elmers
Sterling Excavation
Walton Contracting

Base Bid
A. Force Main
B. Asphalt
Replacement
Replacement
$1,521,062.00
$255,012.50
No Bid
No Bid
$1,922,710.00
No Bid

Alternate Bid
A. Force Main
B. Asphalt
Replacement
Replacement
$1,446,125.00
$255,012.50
$1,893,290.00
No Bid
$1,794,150.00
No Bid

The proposed project will provide for the replacement of an existing sanitary force main that transfers
sewage from Pump Station #2. This station and corresponding force main provide service to approximately
2,500 customers with a current peak hourly flow of 700 gallons per minute and future capacity of up to
1400 gallons per minute. The existing force main is 10” that was installed in the 1970s that discharges into
gravity sewer at the NE corner of South Airport and Park Drive. A section of the main experienced a failure
August 25, 2026 requiring emergency repair attributed to pipe material and site conditions. This failure
resulted in onsite sewage spill that was reported to EGLE, bypass pumping measures, traffic detour /
rerouting, on call staff resources, and impact to a portion of South Airport asphalt. The repair, albeit
successful, was temporary and to ensure no future risk / failure, the Township requested that GFA provide
engineering services for a permanent solution. The proposed work includes installation of a new sanitary
force main installed parallel to the existing. The proposed pipe will exceed standards for material and
installation methods to ensure longevity and reliability.
GFA completed the design and permitting, publicly advertised the project, and conducted a formal bid
opening to solicit proposals from qualified contractors. The bid document was set up with two (2) Divisions:
force main and asphalt replacement to allow ability to evaluate pricing and courtesy to Road Commission
in event they elect to pursue independently. The proposal also included a base bid and an alternate to
compare the costs of gravity sewer and force main options, respectively, at the Park Drive crossing.
After reviewing the bidder’s submission, performance history, qualifications, and references, GFA
determined that the bid was complete. Elmers has successfully completed similar work in the area, and our
prior experience with the company has been satisfactory and compliant with project requirements.
Accordingly, we recommend that the Board award the project to Elmers for the base bid total of
$1,776,074.50.

7a.

GFA will provide construction administration and oversight to verify compliance with Township standards
and identify potential cost-saving opportunities as the project progresses.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
GFA

JENNIFER GRAHAM, P.E.
Project Manager

TABULATION OF BIDS
Charter Township of Garfield
South Airport Road Force Main Replacement RFP
GFA Project No. 26273
0

Prepared by Gourdie-Fraser, Inc.
DATE:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
1820 Oak Hollow Drive
TIME:
9:00:00 AM
Traverse City, MI 49684
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BIDDER RANKING
BIDDER'S NAME
TOTAL BID AMOUNT ALTERNATIVE 1
TOTAL BID AMOUNT ALTERNATIVE 2
RANK
Team Elmers
1
$
1,776,074.50 $
1,701,137.50
Sterling Excavation
2
NO BID $
1,893,290.00
Walton Contracting
3
$
1,922,710.00 $
1,794,150.00
* CORRECTED BY ENGINEER

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TABULATION OF BIDS
Charter Township of Garfield
South Airport Road Force Main Replacement RFP
GFA Project No. 26273

Item No.

Description

Team Elmers

Est.
Quantity

Unit

Unit Price

Sterling Excavation

Amount

Unit Price

Amount

Walton Contracting

Unit Price

Amount

BASE BID
A. Force Main Replacement
1

Mobilization, max 5%

1

LS

$

65,000.00

$

65,000.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

75,000.00

$

75,000.00

2

Traffic Control

1

LS

$

27,252.00

$

27,252.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

45,750.00

$

45,750.00

3

Dewatering

1

LS

$

56,386.00

$

56,386.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

95,000.00

$

95,000.00

4

SESC Controls

1

LS

$

5,000.00

$

5,000.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

10,000.00

$

10,000.00

5

Bypass Pumping / Pump & Haul, Forcemain

1

LS

$

148,535.00

$

148,535.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

40,000.00

$

40,000.00

6

Bypass Pumping / Pump & Haul, Sanitary Sewer

1

LS

$

11,500.00

$

11,500.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

20,000.00

$

20,000.00

7

Forcemain, 14” HDPE DR 11 (DIPS)

45

LF

$

850.00

$

38,250.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

1,060.00

$

47,700.00

8

Forcemain, 14” HDPE DR 11 (DIPS), Directional Drill

1300

LF

$

650.00

$

845,000.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

630.00

$

819,000.00

9

Sanitary Sewer, 15” HDPE DR 17 (DIPS), Directional Drill

120

LF

$

822.00

$

98,640.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

1,208.00

$

144,960.00

10

Sanitary Manhole, 4’ Dia.

1

EA

$

7,705.00

$

7,705.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

65,000.00

$

65,000.00

11

Doghouse Manhole including internal drop, 5’ Dia.

1

EA

$

15,000.00

$

15,000.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

32,500.00

$

32,500.00

12

Connect to Existing Forcemain

1

EA

$

18,000.00

$

18,000.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

22,000.00

$

22,000.00

13

Connect to Manhole

3

EA

$

2,880.00

$

8,640.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

5,000.00

$

15,000.00

14

Two Way Cleanouts

3

EA

$

42,168.00

$

126,504.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

80,000.00

$

240,000.00

15

Gate Valve & Box, 10”

2

EA

$

10,200.00

$

20,400.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

20,000.00

$

40,000.00

16

Sidewalk Removal & Replacement

170

SF

$

25.00

$

4,250.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

40.00

$

6,800.00

17

Asphalt Drive Removal & Replacement

100

SF

$

100.00

$

10,000.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

40.00

$

4,000.00

18

Site Restoration & Cleanup

1

LS

$

15,000.00

$

15,000.00

No Bid

No Bid

$

200,000.00

$

200,000.00

B. South Airport Road Repair - Two West Bound Lanes
1

Mobilization, max 5%

1

LS

$

5,000.00

$

5,000.00

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

2

Traffic Control & Striping

1

LS

$

47,275.00

$

47,275.00

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

3

Asphalt Surface, Pulverize

2350

SY

$

17.00

$

39,950.00

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

4

Aggregate Base Conditioning

2350

SY

$

20.25

$

47,587.50

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

5

Asphalt, Top & Base

600

TN

$

192.00

$

115,200.00

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

ALTERNATE BID
A. Force Main Replacement
1

Mobilization, max 5%

1

LS

$

65,000.00

$

65,000.00

$

80,000.00

$

80,000.00

$

75,000.00

$

75,000.00

2

Traffic Control

1

LS

$

27,252.00

$

27,252.00

$

40,000.00

$

40,000.00

$

45,750.00

$

45,750.00

3

Dewatering

1

LS

$

56,386.00

$

56,386.00

$

105,000.00

$

105,000.00

$

95,000.00

$

95,000.00

4

SESC Controls

1

LS

$

5,000.00

$

5,000.00

$

8,000.00

$

8,000.00

$

10,000.00

$

10,000.00

5

Bypass Pumping / Pump & Haul, Forcemain

1

LS

$

148,535.00

$

148,535.00

$

150,000.00

$

150,000.00

$

40,000.00

$

40,000.00

6

Bypass Pumping / Pump & Haul, Sanitary Sewer

1

LS

$

11,500.00

$

11,500.00

$

69,000.00

$

69,000.00

$

20,000.00

$

20,000.00

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7

Forcemain, 14” HDPE DR 11 (DIPS)

45

LF

$

850.00

$

38,250.00

$

750.00

$

33,750.00

$

1,060.00

$

47,700.00

8

Forcemain, 14” HDPE DR 11 (DIPS), Directional Drill

1400

LF

$

600.00

$

840,000.00

$

686.00

$

960,400.00

$

586.00

$

820,400.00

9

Doghouse Manhole including internal drop, 5’ Dia.

1

EA

$

15,000.00

$

15,000.00

$

82,000.00

$

82,000.00

$

32,500.00

$

32,500.00

10

Connect to Existing Forcemain

1

EA

$

18,000.00

$

18,000.00

$

52,000.00

$

52,000.00

$

22,000.00

$

22,000.00

11

Connect to Manhole

1

EA

$

2,880.00

$

2,880.00

$

13,000.00

$

13,000.00

$

15,000.00

$

15,000.00

12

Two Way Cleanouts

4

EA

$

42,168.00

$

168,672.00

$

57,250.00

$

229,000.00

$

80,000.00

$

320,000.00

13

Gate Valve & Box, 10”

2

EA

$

10,200.00

$

20,400.00

$

3,800.00

$

7,600.00

$

20,000.00

$

40,000.00

14

Sidewalk Removal & Replacement

170

SF

$

25.00

$

4,250.00

$

62.00

$

10,540.00

$

40.00

$

6,800.00

15

Asphalt Drive Removal & Replacement

100

SF

$

100.00

$

10,000.00

$

110.00

$

11,000.00

$

40.00

$

4,000.00

16

Site Restoration & Cleanup

1

LS

$

15,000.00

$

15,000.00

$

42,000.00

$

42,000.00

$

200,000.00

$

200,000.00

B. South Airport Road Repair - Two West Bound Lanes
1

Mobilization, max 5%

1

LS

$

5,000.00

$

5,000.00

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

2

Traffic Control & Striping

1

LS

$

47,275.00

$

47,275.00

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

3

Asphalt Surface, Pulverize

2350

SY

$

17.00

$

39,950.00

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

4

Aggregate Base Conditioning

2350

SY

$

20.25

$

47,587.50

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

5

Asphalt, Top & Base

600

TN

$

192.00

$

115,200.00

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

No Bid

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7b.
3848 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
garfieldmi.gov • (231) 941-1620

To:
Garfield Township Board
From: Chris Barsheff, Township Manager
Date: October 22, 2026
Re:

RFP for Lawncare and Landscape Maintenance Services

On September 30, 2026, the Township issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified and
experienced contractors to perform lawncare and landscape maintenance services at various
township facilities. The RFP services included a two-year term beginning January 1, 2027, with a
mutually agreed upon third-year extension option. The RFP was posted on the township
website along with solicitation platform BidNet Direct.
A pre-bid conference was conducted at the Township Hall on Thursday, October 7, 2026, at 1:00
PM. Proposals were due by 2:00pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The Township received
multiple proposals which are attached. It should be noted that proposals were only received
from contractors who currently perform the requested services for the township, Premier
Outdoors and Landgreen Lawncare. The below table summarizes each contractor’s proposal
and includes current charges for services:
Lawncare Services
Contractor - Premier Outdoors
Locations
Township Hall (Per Service Cost)
SLRA (Per Service Cost)
RERA (Per Service Cost)
Logans Landing Median (Per Service Cost)

Current Costs
$
80.00
$
575.00
N/A
$
120.00

Proposed Costs
$
85.00
$
592.25
$
270.00
$
126.25

Landscape Maintenance Services
Contractor - Premier Outdoors
Locations
Township Hall (Per Hour Rate)
SLRA (Per Hour Rate)
RERA (Per Hour Rate)
Logans Landing Median (Per Hour Rate)

Current Costs
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Proposed Costs
$
85.00
$
85.00
$
85.00
$
85.00

Fertilization Services
Contractor - Landgreen Lawncare
Locations
Township Hall (Annual Cost)
SLRA (Annual Cost)
RERA (Annual Cost - Dog Parks)
Logans Landing Median (Annual Cost)

Current Costs
$
800.00
$ 8,385.00
$
915.00
$ 1,655.00

Proposed Costs
$
840.00
$
8,910.00
$
960.00
$
1,738.00

Seasonal Cleanup Services
Contractor - Premier Outdoors
Locations
Township Hall (Per Service)
SLRA (Per Service)
RERA (Per Service)
Logans Landing Median (Per Service)

Current Costs
$ 2,000.00
N/A
N/A
N/A

Proposed Costs
$
1,980.00
$
$
850.00
$
-

Landgreen and Premier Outdoors have been providing lawncare services for the township for
many years and their service records have been excellent. Each have demonstrated the ability
to deliver high quality service, effective communication, and willingness to coordinate services
in the best interest of the township.
The following actions are recommended:
Motion That: Accept the proposal for lawncare and landscape maintenance services from
Premier Outdoors for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2027.
Motion That: Accept the proposal for lawncare fertilization services from Landgreen Lawncare
for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2027.

7c.

Charter Township of Garfield
Connection Fee Study
October 17, 2026

Submitted Respectfully by:
Dawn Lund
Vice President, Utility Financial Solutions, LLC
[email protected]
(231) 218-9664

[email protected]
C: 231-218-9664

Utility Financial Solutions, LLC
PO Box 582
Leland, MI 49654

October 17, 2026
Mr. Chris Barsheff
Township Manager
Charter Township of Garfield
Utility Financial Solutions (UFS) is pleased to submit a proposal to provide a connection fee study for the Charter
Township of Garfield (Township). Our proposal is based on our prior experience completing studies for
municipal utilities around the nation.
UFS will provide you with the highest quality service within an agreed-upon timeframe and has the personnel
available to meet your needs. The study will be completed approximately 4 to weeks after receipt of requested
information.
UFS is an internationally known firm with a long-standing relationship and history of assisting municipalities with
financial analysis and are recognized experts in the utility field. Our group and the project team assigned to this
engagement are composed of highly qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable professionals who remain
current on all issues facing municipal utilities. We are regularly requested speakers at seminars at the regional
and national level for the American Public Power Association, American Water Works Association, and the
Institute of Public Utilities.
UFS would like to be a resource for many years in the future. Our success is dependent on the quality and
timeliness of the services provided to utilities. We are committed to the Township’s complete satisfaction. Our
prior experience in providing the services requested allows us to conduct a cost effective and efficient rate
study.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to discussing it with you. If you have
questions or need additional information, please contact me at 231-218-9664.
Sincerely,

Dawn Lund, Vice-President
Utility Financial Solutions, LLC
P. O. Box 582
Leland, MI
231-218-9664
[email protected]

Project Requirements
The Township is interested in a connection fee study for the water and sewer department. The following
services will be provided as part of the study by Utility Financial Solutions, LLC:
Summary of Services
The specific purpose of this study is to ensure new connections are put on the same equity basis as existing
customers.
The analysis includes the current determination of the charges per meter equivalent based on the “Equity
Method”. This method identifies the equity each existing customer has in the water or sewer system and charges
new customers based on that existing equity.
The per meter equivalent using the Equity Method is calculated as follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Determine historical investment and accumulated depreciation
Determine the cash balance
Determine total system meter equivalents
Calculate the connection charge per meter equivalent

Data used will include net book value, contributed capital, cash balances, principal on debt, customers by meter
size and will be provided by the Township. The AWWA standard for calculating the meter equivalent conversion
will be used in the study. The connection fees will be calculated using a 5/8” or 1” meter equivalent.

Detailed Project Scope
Our approach to this project was developed to meet the objectives of the Township and is based on our
experience in completing studies around the country. Listed below are more detailed descriptions of the
services provided and our process.
Preparation of Data Request
UFS will prepare an information request that will include the necessary information to complete the study.
Listed below are specific reports that will be requested:
 Financial Statements
 Fixed Asset listing
 Contributed Capital
 Trial Balance
 Debt service schedules
 Number of meters by size

Executive Report
Format of Reports
UFS reports include the results of the study and a rate design:



Executive Summary Report – An overview that identifies the objectives, process and results of the
study in a clear and concise format.
Rates by meter size

Presentation of Financial Projection and Rate Design Study
A critical aspect of the study is the clear and concise presentation to the governing body of the utility. UFS
professionals are skilled at explaining and working with advisory and governing bodies to ensure decisions are
based on information they can understand and apply to their community. A Webex presentation is included in
this proposal; on-site optional.
Project Schedule
Our experience with municipal financial and rate design analysis allows us to conduct a cost effective and
efficient study. The study will be completed approximately 4 to 6 weeks after receipt requested information.

Proposed Professional Services Agreement
Deliverables
Capital Fees by Meter Size

Total project fees for Scope of Services are hourly; good faith estimate: $6,500 Water Capital Fee
$6,500 Sewer Capital Fee
(*Total above does not include on-site presentations or out of pocket travel expenses)
Anticipated Meetings:
 Initial meeting – Conference Call to clarify
scope of services, expectations of
management and preliminary information
request
 Fieldwork – Conference Call to verify
data provided
 Draft Report with management - WebEx
 Final Report with management – WebEx
 Presentation to Board of Directors – WebEx

Water and Sewer Deliverables:
1. Connection fee based on equity method

Out of Scope Services
Out of scope services and on-site visits will be billed
at hourly rates plus out of pocket expenses – travel
time discounted at 50% of regular rates.

Hourly Rates (travel is discounted at 50%)
Mark Beauchamp
$ 390
Dawn Lund
$ 370
Dan Kasbohm
$ 340
Mike Johnson
$ 340
Chris Lund
$ 340
Jillian Jurczyk
$ 340
Joan Bakenhus
$ 210
Support Staff
$ 95.00 – 145.00
We look forward to exceeding your expectations. Please sign, date, and return to [email protected] at your
earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Date:

Dawn Lund, Vice-President
Utility Financial Solutions, LLC

Accepted By:
Charter Township of Garfield