The township has accomplished much during 2008. Thanks to all who helped get these projects done for the community.

• Fire Department::
  - Approved Ideal Fire Dept. request of $335,000 for new fire equipment vehicle.
  - Turned over old maintenance service area to fire department.
  - Added two 6 x6 canopies over entry doors at North side Fire station.
• Transfer Station::
  - Developed new Transfer Station Disposal Guide.
  - Eliminated visitors/loitering.
  - Started new Cardboard Recycling program.
  - Installed new Township Transfer Station sign on County road #16.
  - Expanded information on township website.
• Roads::
  - Completed new 60 x 80 Maintenance building with security system for $197,000
  - Received license agreement for vehicle turnaround at end of Butternut Point Road.
  - Donated $1000 to County toward new speed monitors that can be used on Township roads.
  - Accepted new Lane's addition road.
  - Completed $200,000 of township road resurfacing and crack sealing work.
• Miscellaneous::
  - Worked on requested annual meeting annexation/incorporation concern issue.
  - Continued evaluation of public facility upgrade requirements for new Boyd Lodge development.
  - Worked on Township agreement with new Boyd's Lodge development by Lands End.
  - Received a $5000 grant for Rollie Johnson Island erosion control for Big Island.
  - Commented on Army Corps of Engineer's new operating plan for the Whitefish Chain.
  - No Safety incidents or injuries.
  - Successful audit with no major issues.
  - Successful General Election with high turn out and no issues.
  - Commented on all requested Variances and rezoning requests.

- John Plein, 1/23/09