Committee reviews trail maintenance and Eagle Scout launch plan; ADA, grant limits complicate kayak-launch proposal
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Committee reported trail clearing and stone delivery work, discussed a proposed Eagle Scout kayak-launch relocation and whether ADA and grant conditions require a compliant design or a change in plan (observation deck). Members encouraged documentation, township approvals and coordination with the Boy Scouts and school resources.
GROSSE ILE — Committee members reported recent maintenance on multiple trails and discussed an Eagle Scout volunteer project that needs additional review because of accessibility and grant requirements.
Bill said crews removed a fallen tree from a Meridian Woods loop and that two loads of crushed stone had been delivered for the Parkway Woods trail but still needed spreading. He urged residents to report hazards so the committee can triage what it can handle in-house and what needs Department of Public Services (DPS) or contracted work.
An Eagle Scout candidate proposed relocating a kayak launch currently stored at Waters Edge to the thoroughfare area, but committee members flagged potential complications. The committee discussed whether the site and approach would trigger Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements and noted the launch relates to a Wayne County grant that may carry specific conditions. “And part of the issue became, well, okay, who how do you get it there and who's gonna pay for that?” Bill said. Members proposed alternatives, such as an ADA‑compliant observation deck on township property, and asked the scout to complete Boy Scouts paperwork and obtain township approvals.
Committee members also discussed trail priorities, requests for culvert work before winter, and the need to map trail connectors. The group encouraged the scout to consider less-complicated tasks that still qualify for an Eagle Scout project and to coordinate with the township and school contacts for approvals.
No formal procurement or construction decisions were made; the committee asked staff to provide an update on available maintenance funds and to help the scout identify feasible project locations and the required approvals.