East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Water System Advisory Council (WSAC)
The East Lansing‑Meridian Water & Sewer Authority Water System Advisory Council meets on December 18, 2025. The agenda includes briefings from the City of East Lansing, Meridian Charter Township, and the Authority, followed by a discussion of a public awareness campaign and a public comment period. No formal decisions are noted beyond the discussion items.
- Water System Briefings – City of East Lansing
- Water System Briefings – Meridian Charter Township
- Water System Briefings – ELMWSA
- Discussion of Public Awareness Campaign
- Public Comment
The Water System Advisory Council voted to approve the minutes from the December 2024 meeting. The motion was moved by Jim Cleland, supported by Jim Ecklund, and carried with an 8-0 vote. No other actions or votes were taken at this meeting.
- Approved December 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The East Lansing‑Meridian Water & Sewer Authority board will approve the November 20 minutes, review the treasurer’s report, and vote on a budget amendment to reduce miscellaneous revenue, health‑insurance costs for retirees, and Medicare costs for retirees. The manager will present an expenditure list, and the board will receive updates on long‑term planning before adjourning.
- Approve minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting
- Approve distribution from RHFV (Treasurer’s Report)
- Authorize submission of the MERS IFDR form
- Budget amendment to reduce Miscellaneous Revenue, Health Insurance‑Retirees, and Medicare‑Retirees
- Manager’s report: acknowledgment of expenditure list
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The Water System Advisory Council will hear briefings from the City of East Lansing, Meridian Charter Township, and the ELMWSA. The council will discuss a public awareness campaign related to water and sewer services. A public comment period will follow before adjournment.
- Water System Briefing – City of East Lansing
- Water System Briefing – Meridian Charter Township
- Water System Briefing – ELMWSA
- Discussion of Public Awareness Campaign
- Public Comment period
The East Lansing‑Meridian Water System Advisory Council approved the minutes of the December 2024 meeting with an 8‑0 vote. The council received briefings on water‑line inventories, lead and copper testing, and public notifications. No other actions were taken, and the next meeting was scheduled for December 17, 2026.
- Approved December 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The Board of Trustees will meet to receive the Fiscal 2024/25 audit report and the annual operation report. The meeting also includes a long term planning update and a review of the treasurer's and manager's reports.
- Audit Report for Fiscal 2024/25
- Annual Operation Report for Fiscal 2024/25
- Long Term Planning update
- Manager's expenditure list
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The East Lansing‑Meridian Water & Sewer Authority Board of Trustees will conduct roll call, approve the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting, and receive reports on communications, public comments, the treasurer’s finances, long‑term planning, and management. They will also acknowledge the presented expenditure list before adjourning.
- Approval of minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting
- Treasurer’s Report
- Long‑Term Planning update
- Manager’s Report
- Acknowledgment of the expenditure list
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The East Lansing‑Meridian Water & Sewer Authority Board will approve the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes and hear several reports, including the Treasurer's Report, a long‑term planning update, and the Manager's annual performance report. An expenditure list will be acknowledged, and public comments will be heard. No new policies or contracts are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting
- Treasurer’s Report
- Long‑term planning update
- Manager’s annual performance report
- Acknowledgment of expenditure list
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority board will hold its regular meeting on August 21, 2025, covering routine items such as roll call, approval of prior minutes, communications, and public comments. The board will also receive the treasurer’s report and a long-term planning update.
- Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting
- Treasurer’s report presentation
- Long-term planning update
Board of Review
The Board of Review will meet to decide on poverty exemptions and miscellaneous changes to real and personal property assessments. The board will also consider other items under MCL 211.53b.
- Poverty Exemptions
- Miscellaneous Real Property Changes
- Miscellaneous Personal Property Changes
- Items under MCL 211.53b
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The Board of Trustees will hold an election for Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. The board will also consider adopting the Annual Water Usage Report for fiscal 2024/25 and receive a presentation from Consumers Energy regarding a Renewable Energy Program.
- Election of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer)
- Adoption of Annual Water Usage Report for fiscal 2024/25
- Consumers Energy presentation on Renewable Energy Program
- Long Term Planning update
- Review of expenditure list
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority Board of Trustees will meet to discuss long-term planning and review the manager's report. The board will also acknowledge an expenditure list and the Consumer Confidence Report.
- Long Term Planning update
- Review of expenditure list
- Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
Library Board of Trustees
The East Lansing Public Library Board of Trustees will convene at 5:30 PM in the Library Large Meeting Room, 950 Abbot Road, to conduct routine business including approving the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes and discussing the FY26 Action Plan and City Charter Review. No formal decisions are scheduled; the board will also receive reports from the City Council liaison, Friends of the Library, and library staff.
- Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY26 Action Plan
- Discussion of City Charter Review
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the third draft of the preliminary budget for fiscal 2025/26. The board will also receive updates on long-term planning and a manager's report including an expenditure list.
- Preliminary Budget for fiscal 2025/26 Draft 3
- Long Term Planning update
- Manager's expenditure list
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The Board will consider awarding a chemical supplier contract for fiscal year 2025/26 and review the second draft of the preliminary budget for the same period. The agenda also includes a treasurer's report, a long-term planning update, and a manager's report on expenditures.
- Award chemical supplier contract for fiscal 2025/26
- Preliminary Budget for fiscal 2025/26 Draft 2
- Long Term Planning update
- Manager's Report with expenditure list for acknowledgment
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority Board will consider a preliminary budget draft for the 2025/26 fiscal year, along with a treasurer's report and manager's expenditure list. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, and a long-term planning update. No votes on rates or capital projects are listed.
- Preliminary Budget for fiscal 2025/26 Draft 1
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report including expenditure list (motion to acknowledge)
- Long Term Planning update
Board of Review
The East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority Board of Review is meeting for an appeals session. The agenda includes only routine items: roll call, agenda approval, public comments, and adjournment. No specific appeals or action items are listed on the agenda.
- No specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing items are detailed in the agenda.
The 2025 March Board of Review convened for an appeals session and heard petitions M-031 through M-093. The board approved the agenda without change, received no public comments, and acted on all petitions brought before it. The board adjourned for the year at 5:08 p.m. after completing its review.
- Approved agenda without change (motion by Knupfer, seconded by Doyle-Busque)
- Heard and acted on all petitions M-031 through M-093
Board of Review
The Board of Review will hold an organizational session to elect officers for 2025 and receive the city's 2025 assessment rolls. Public comment is accepted via email. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine business.
- Election of 2025 Board of Review officers
- Presentation of the City's 2025 Assessment Rolls
- Approval of December 2024 Board of Review minutes
- Poverty exemption decisions from December 2024 meeting (one granted, two denied)
- Other business as needed
The 2025 March Board of Review held its organizational session on March 10, 2025, after the original March 4 meeting was cancelled for lack of a quorum. The board approved its agenda and December 10, 2024 minutes, elected Scott Schrager as Chair and Nancy Nelson Knupfer as Vice Chair, and unanimously granted two poverty exemption requests (items M-001 and M-002).
- Approved the organizational session agenda as presented
- Approved the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes as presented
- Elected Scott Schrager to serve as Chair for 2025
- Elected Nancy Nelson Knupfer to serve as Vice Chair for 2025
- Granted two poverty exemption requests (items M-001 and M-002)
Board of Review
The Board of Review will meet to hear appeals and address other action items. The meeting includes a period for public comment.
- Appeals and other action items
The 2025 March Board of Review convened for an appeals session and heard petitions M-001 through M-030, with M-006 and M-007 withdrawn or dismissed due to no appearance. The board approved the agenda without change and adjourned at 9:02 p.m. No public comments were made.
- Approved session agenda without change
- Heard petitions M-001 through M-030
- Withdrew petition M-006 (appeal withdrawn)
- Dismissed petition M-007 (failure to appear)
Board of Review
The East Lansing Board of Review meets for an organizational session to elect officers for 2025 and receive the city's 2025 assessment rolls and related documents. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the December 2024 meeting, and take public comments. No decisions on property exemptions or changes are on the agenda.
- Election of officers (chair, vice chair, etc.) for 2025
- Presentation of the City of East Lansing's 2025 assessment rolls
- Approval of December 2024 Board of Review meeting minutes and change summary report
- Public comment period via email or in-person
- December 2024 board acted on poverty exemption requests (D-01 approved, D-02 and D-02.5 denied)
The East Lansing Board of Review held its organizational session on March 10, 2025, after the original March 4 meeting lacked a quorum. The board unanimously approved the agenda and prior minutes, elected Scott Schrager as Chair and Nancy Nelson Knupfer as Vice Chair, and granted two poverty exemption requests (items M-001 and M-002). No public comments were made.
- Approved organizational session agenda (unanimous)
- Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Elected Scott Schrager as Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
- Elected Nancy Nelson Knupfer as Vice Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
- Granted poverty exemption requests M-001 and M-002 (unanimous)
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority board will discuss and consider a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025/26 (Draft 1) and an update on long-term planning. The treasurer's report and manager's report, including an expenditure list for acknowledgment, are also on the agenda. Public comments and communications will be taken before any decisions.
- Preliminary Budget for fiscal 2025/26 Draft 1
- Long Term Planning update
- Treasurer's Report
- Manager's Report with expenditure list (Motion to acknowledge)
- Approval of minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting
East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA)
The East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority board will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes, receive treasurer and manager reports, and discuss a long-term planning update. A motion to acknowledge the expenditure list is scheduled.
- Motion to acknowledge expenditure list
- Long Term Planning update
- Treasurer's Report