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Michigan Shores council approves vouchers and payroll, hears police and building reports; discusses signage
Summary
The council approved vouchers for May and early June and payroll items, received a police report citing 400 calls in May and a May 3 animal‑bite incident, and heard a building commissioner recommendation to issue a stop‑work order on an inactive permit; members also discussed stop‑sign and dog‑leash signage options.
The Michigan Shores Town Council on June 9 approved routine financial items and heard departmental reports on policing, building permits, parks and roads, and technology.
Finance: Clerk Treasurer Joan reported vouchers for May 13–31 totaled $13,025.48 and vouchers for June 1–9 totaled $17,220.73; both sets were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. The council also approved the May 31 payroll ($1,316.88) and an April 30 payroll‑tax payment ($137.35).
Public safety: Police Chief Mark Swistek reported that the department handled 400 calls for service in May (down from 447 the previous year), documenting 28 incident reports and making nine arrests. Chief Swistek recounted a May 3 animal‑bite call on the 3600 block of Brookside; the owner of the dog identified as aggressive agreed to pay the victim's veterinary bills, and Swistek emphasized that residents should exchange contact information and report dog‑bite incidents so the department and the county health department can track recurring issues. He also said the department completed scheduling for July 3–5 and will provide dedicated patrols during the holiday period.
Building enforcement: Building Commissioner Brian Alexander said the office issued four building permits recently but reported a construction permit at 37 Oakwood/Oakdale Drive that has shown little progress after more than a year; Alexander recommended issuing a stop‑work order and the council asked staff to proceed with enforcement steps if the permittee does not respond. Alexander noted a short‑term rental renewal at 3618 Birchwood was completed May 15.
Traffic and signage: Members and residents raised safety concerns about an intersection on Old Grand Beach Road where drivers reportedly run the stop. The council discussed contacting the Department of County Highways about installing an LED flashing stop sign — an option noted to cost roughly $1,500 each — and asked staff to research locations and costs. Councilors also discussed installing dog‑leash and pet‑waste signage at park entrances and in town to reinforce leash rules and reduce nuisance complaints.
Other items: The park board reported a new Kincaid swing set scheduled for installation on June 15 and said it will prepare its 2027 budget at its June 22 meeting. Website staff reported that site traffic is steady after removal of bot traffic and outlined a phased migration to the state's Google Workspace for email and document storage.
The meeting concluded with the council approving a local resolution (Resolution 2026-01) dealing with donated property and adjourning at 7:53 p.m.
