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Board adopted a one-year temporary moratorium on data centers and approved the agenda, prior minutes, and bills. Julian will keep working with Craig Brown/LCRC on Hill Street repair options; T. Carter will repair the park gate; Boomer will update election equipment costs; and the board will seek snowplowing bids next month.
DDA reaffirmed budgetary support (roll call vote) for the marina/restroom project despite bid costs rising ~$400,000 to $1,325,000; opening targeted May 2027. Staff (Larrea) to prepare 2027 budget for November review/Council adoption; Bahle requested DDA plan copies for members. Public comments: Perkins on EV chargers, Crackel opposing restroom design—no board response recorded.
The Board approved an agreement with Homestretch for housing development at 842 N. Warren St. Trustee Schwind will oversee the Parks and Recreation budget, while the Assessor is authorized to spend up to $5,000 for assessment notices. Public comments raised concerns regarding the communications tower lease and potentially contentious issues related to the proposed cell tower location.
No formal decision or vote was recorded. Most public comments supported a Braman Hill cell tower or another tower to restore reliable emergency communications; one commenter opposed Braman Hill and urged revisiting Kitchen Road. Doug Whitley proposed the Planning Commission pre-approve tower sites in the Master Plan and/or create a Citizens Advisory Committee.
The Board decided to implement audit recommendations on police contract payments and timely bank reconciliations. Action items include establishing a review process for procurement policies (owned by the Board), closely monitoring budgets (Management), and following up on the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund (unspecified owner). No public comments were noted.
The Council passed the Short-Term Rental Registration Ordinance and approved zoning amendments. Action items include establishing an implementation process for the ordinance (Council) and discussing Shalda Park improvements and the water system review (DPW). Public comments raised concerns about enforcement, fees, and potential restrictions on STRs.
The board adopted Parks Ordinance No. 2026-1 (5-0) and approved up to $1,000 for park signage. Chris Comeaux and Kelly Claar will handle signage, fire chief contact, master plan draft retrieval, rental-form drafting, and Vlack’s Park tree/fence planning; Shirley Mikowski will contact Novak’s Painting. Public comment strongly opposed or sought further study of the proposed water overlay district, while parks comments split over dogs, hunting, and liability.
Board approved consent agenda (fees, grants, facility purchases, trail grant, policy updates) but reached no consensus on Wessell's proposed committee restructure; Cypher will schedule a Committee of the Whole workshop post-budget. Yoder to arrange audit contract review with Administration, Treasurer, Finance. Numerous public commenters spoke; Treasurer Gallagher submitted written audit feedback.
Council approved the consent agenda 6-0, but rejected (1-6) proceeding with a hydrological study on Elm Street flooding/culverts. Lutke will place the topic on a future agenda. Manager negotiates a three-year Sheriff's contract; a $91,877 shoreline grant was received. Residents strongly debated pedestrian safety, bridge conditions, and urgency, with mixed views on delaying the study.
Council adopted Marina Ordinance #30 and policy, and authorized the Manager as Owner's Representative for the bathroom/comfort station contract. Manager Larrea recommends against supporting a proposed multi-jurisdictional Leo Creek culvert study, citing cost and procedural concerns. Residents Jarvis/Brach and Farquhar submitted written comments urging Elm Street repaving, sidewalks, and traffic calming; Crackel raised speeding concerns on St. Mary's Street.
The committee approved the construction of a 199-foot telecommunications tower at Braman Hill Recreation Area to enhance cellular coverage. Action items include following up with The Towers, LLC on lease negotiations (assigned to [Owner]), monitoring site preparation progress (assigned to [Owner]), and scheduling a review of coverage improvements post-construction (assigned to [Owner]).
The decision on the proposed cell tower at Braman Hill was deferred for further evaluation. The township board will review community concerns and assess alternative locations for the tower. Residents criticized the proposed rental fee of $900 as too low and questioned the necessity of the tower due to overlapping coverage.
The board decided to amend the lease by striking tenant permit provisions and setting a maximum height requirement. Action items include confirming FAA filings (owned by the board), reassessing lease economic terms (finance committee), and engaging the Woolsey Memorial Airport Consultation Panel (air safety committee). Public concerns centered on height restrictions and financial implications without revenue-sharing.
The Leelanau Township Board received numerous public comments opposing the cell tower installation at Braman Hill, highlighting health risks and lack of due diligence. No decisions or action items were assigned, but strong opposition from community members may prompt the board to reassess the project.
Robert Carroll publicly requested that township officials prevent the installation of a cell tower on Braman Hill due to health concerns associated with electromagnetic radiation. Township officials own the action item of considering this request, with no specified deadline for their decision.
The board approved a maximum budget of $30,000 for the Maple City road project and a new printer for the treasurer, as well as amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Action items include T. Carter investigating signs, Noonan assessing fire station needs, and Julian seeking waterproofing quotes. No public comments were made.
The board decided to issue a letter to the Grand Traverse Treatment Plant regarding septic waste management and approved hiring an engineering firm for Schomberg Road development. Action items include preparing a letter and meetings on septic disposal (Chris Bzdok) and conducting an RFP for engineering (Planning Commission). Chris Bzdok raised concerns over waste disposal practices.
The board decided to negotiate with Homestretch for 26 affordable housing units at 824 N. Warren St. Action items include a public meeting on August 6, 2026, and review of an unpaid check run. Concerns were raised regarding housing proposals, particularly favoring Homestretch for affordability.
Board postponed Administrator Recruitment RFP to September; approved Sheriff's Office, Parks, and Facilities items; motions to release Dyer investigation documents failed 2-5. Commissioner Robbins recused himself from closed session, then publicly demanded investigations into the current administrator and himself. Public comments came from Getsinger, Tostige, Wiesner, and Mikowski; Treasurer Gallagher emailed ethics/reporting suggestions.
The board unanimously adopted resolution 2026-202 to establish a special assessment district for culvert improvements at Shelda Creek and set a public hearing for September 8, 2026. Tim Stein will contact Centerville and Kasson Townships for an interlocal agreement, while Tracy Olsen will handle FOIA requests and potential cost adjustments. No public comments were made.
The Empire Township Board approved prior meeting minutes and operational reports. Action items include scheduling a special Planning Commission meeting on August 26 (responsible: TBD), Wolterink consolidating the Code of Conduct, and revising the Purchasing Policy for September approval. No public comments were made.
The board approved the agenda and July 14 meeting minutes. Action items include Wolterink revising the Code of Conduct, review of the Purchasing Policy in September, and a follow-up meeting on zoning ordinances for affordable housing on August 26. No public comments were made during the meeting.
The Board approved previous meeting minutes, bills to be paid, and amended Rules of Procedure. Action items include Wolterink consolidating revisions and ongoing budget discussions. A special meeting on zoning regulations is scheduled for August 26, with no public comments received during the meeting.
The board approved the revised Rules of Procedure and deferred a proposal on Township Board Responsibilities. The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on August 26 for zoning discussions, and Wolterink will update the Rules of Procedure. No public comments were made during the meeting.
The board approved a $400,000 grant for the Cherry Bend Multi-Use Trail Project and accepted the DTE Foundation Tree Grant. Harbormaster Jenuwine will ensure quotes for security cameras and finalize marina slip fee contracts. Supervisor Shaw to sign the tree maintenance agreement. No public comments were recorded.
The Board authorized the hiring of Ron Brown & Sons, Inc. for tennis court restoration, and Leelanau Excavating for Beechwood Cemetery driveway repair. Action items include hiring Sara Schroeder as Zoning Administrator. Public concerns included opposition to the tennis court restoration and requests for ZBA responsiveness.
The Board unanimously recommended the HomeStretch proposal for attainable housing at 824 N. Warren Street, deciding to negotiate with them. The Township Board will handle contract negotiations, secure financing, and plan community engagement sessions. Public comments favored HomeStretch for its affordability and community fit, while Allen Edwin's proposal was less favored.
Council adopted Resolution 2026-16 (4-1, Cavendish dissenting) placing a revised Mill Pond Dam millage on the November ballot; staff to submit it to the County Clerk. Ordinance updates (Marina, Sidewalk, Sign) and Manager purchasing authority were prioritized. Public comments from Slot and Dalzell urged more analysis, alternatives, and public education before the vote.
Committee reviewed Leo Creek culvert conditions across seven crossings, noting deterioration, undersized culverts, and flooding risks (notably at Elm Street). A proposed ECT hydrologic study ($10,000, optional $2,750 add-on) and a draft Village-Township joint resolution were presented by Rich Bahle and Council Member Perkins. No votes, approvals, or action items were recorded.
Committee agreed to send a hydrology study request for Leo Creek culverts to full council; repairs estimated at $1.6M, with an intergovernmental agreement with Township/County needed. Elm Street residents raised concerns about flooding, pedestrian safety, and speeding, urging action. President Lutke disclosed a property interest in the watershed; Bahle denied family benefit.