Doug Schnell

Your experienced choice for a better Lyon Township!

Lyon Township Clerk

Past Professional Background

  • Over 30 years Managing businesses with 25 to 85 employees
  • Vast background in developing budgets, setting yearly forecasts, and monthly monitoring
  • Performing Accounts Payable and Payroll
  • Negotiating Contracts
  • Keeping teams focused
  • Served in the United States Naval Reserve for 8 years.

  Accomplishments as Lyon Township Clerk

  • Develop and publish agendas for every board meeting Works closely with the Treasurer’s office keeping our books balanced
  • Run transparent elections
  • Developed and instituted Township wide Septic Ordinance in conjunction with the Health Department   
  • Working on a Short-Term Rental Ordinance
  • Working toward an affordable Sewer System to protect the health & welfare of the citizens and the Lake
  • Worked with the board to create and live within Fiscal Year Budgets over the past 5 years
  • Negotiated software contract with BS&A to integrate the entire township departments in to one system
  • Improved the curb side trash pick up
  • Moved the Recycling Dumpsters out from behind the gate for 24 hour access to residents
  • Fixed the deficit in the Trash Fund account that had been an ongoing problem for several past boards
  • Created and Manage the new Township website
  • Resurfaced tennis and basketball courts integrating pickleball courts
  • Renovated Phoenix Park into a beautiful public beach and picnic areaReplaced Town Hall Parking lights with new poles and LED lighting – saving Utility costs
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