Take a Breather
A report on the July 16, 2026, regular council meeting. Plus a sneak preview of where the Betsie Valley Trail might go through the new development to E Beach, and a link to the live Elberta Commons Community Survey
Council Meetings
The Long and Short of It: Council Agenda and Parks & Rec
The Budget, Grant, Finance, and Audit Committee meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Bastille Day, at 8 a.m. For Thursday’s council meeting the list is skeletal but includes a UB Clerk application.
Council Hires AI-Enhanced Code Enforcement Officer and Things of That Nature
At least one human will use AI to notify the Village within 120 seconds of a potential violation. Council also accepted the UB clerk's resignation and ordered speed humps again.
Special Meeting Monday Morning
At 8 a.m. Council will convene to consider a resignation, meet with Jim Baldwin about code enforcement, and discuss speed humps.
The Shortest Bumps That Are Not Humps
A report on the June 18, 2026, regular council meeting
Agenda for June 18, 2026
The “Elberta Commons” project timeline, tree removals, the code enforcement officer’s contract, speed bumps, and a request for proposals for an LSS manager
Fill in the Blank
A report on the May 21, 2026, regular council meeting; part the second
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Welp [Smacks Thighs]
A report on the May 21, 2026, regular council meeting; part the first
Council Meeting Agenda, Saturday Updates, and Two Local Memorials for Memorial Day
The forecast calls for raises, paint, heavy foot traffic, and no fog(hat).
Curb Enthusiasm
A report on the March 4, 2026, planning commission meeting
Magic Numbers
A report on the February 19, 2026, budget hearing and council meeting
The Long Emergency
A report on the January 15, 2026, regular council meeting