01/09/2026
Minutes from December 19 meeting.
Public meeting
December 19th, 2025
Meeting Call to Order: Jim Gilligan opened the meeting at 4:00pm. Other board members present were: Linda Wells, Pat Devlin, Phil Radale, Absent: Rick Navarra. Beth Beson liaison present.
Approval of Agenda: Linda Wells made motion to approve the revised agenda Supported by Phil Radala Roll Call vote: Ayes: Gilligan, Devlin, Radala and Wells. None opposed. Absent, Radala. Motion carried
Recognition/Presentation: None
Approval of Consent Agenda: Linda Wells made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included minutes from our regular meeting on Nvbemer 11, 2025, special meetings of 11/3 and 11/4/2025 and Check Register Approval. Supported by Phil Radala . Ayes: Gilligan, Devlin, Radala and Wells. None opposed. Absent, Radala. Motion carried
Correspondence: None
Reports:
Superintendent No superintendent report this date
Teacher: The school year is flying by. Veteran’s Day was remembered by attending the island’s memorial gathering and discussion of it’s importance. We had a Safety and a Fire Drill and learned how to look at cells under the microscope. We were able to take a field trip before the ferry stopped running for the season. We visited the Mackinac County Courthouse, State Police Post in Cheboygan and Humane Society in Cheboygan. Thanksgiving was celebrated at He Hideaway with family and a huge thank you to Adam for the terrific meal.
Parks Committee: Awaiting drawings. May have by next meeting.
MICIP: Had a meeting on 12/12/25. Next meeting 1/23. No report
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Millage renewal language: Moved to January Meeting
Board Comments: Pat Devlin will be on island this winter. Discussion regarding what an “expected” or “normal” bid would be for the pavilion project. Response: Approximately $200,000 with a pole frame pavilion.
Public Comments: None
Other Business: None
Adjournment: 4:18 pm
Respectively Submitted
Linda C. Wells, Secretary.