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Committee reviewed the 2027 proposed budget, including Marina Slip Fee and Sewer/Water rate increases, and agreed to forward it to Village Council for adoption. Larrea noted rising wastewater plant maintenance costs; biosolids removal (total $140,000 over two years) to be completed this year. No public or member comments made.
Committee reviewed the 2027 Administrative Committee budget, recommending increased funding for new council member training and DDA public restroom cleaning. Public Safety funds are budgeted, but no County contract is finalized. Budget forwarded to Village Council for adoption. No public comments; no reports given.
Committee voted to recommend the proposed 2027 General Service budget be forwarded to Village Council for adoption. No public comments received; DPW had no report. Perkins requested future capital improvements include more electric vehicles for the DPW fleet. Village anticipates additional state road revenue via new Neighborhood Road Funds program.
Committee reviewed draft 5-Year Parks Plan, deferring decisions on a public meeting for the new survey (late Nov/Dec 2026, owned by Dan Toole) and on NCV's proposal to trade Braman Hill acreage for housing (Township Board). Contentious items: parkland-for-housing swap and HomeStretch housing agreement. Action items: treasurer to supply budget data; update grant history; confirm officers.
Report recommends finishing existing Braman Hill trail work rather than redoing it, opening the trail to riders, and using feedback to guide future changes. Action items: contract excavator work for safety improvements (tree/stump removal, earth moving), possibly hire Youth Work crews for maintenance/benching starting early November. One volunteer suggested restarting some sections, but author disagreed.
Committee approved amended minutes, recommended early skate park closure for safety, and deferred Braman Hill NCV recommendation pending more information and community input. Jon Thatcher explores added ramps; Dan Tompkins coordinates with DNR, Conservancy, and Tart Trail on a five-year parks plan. Survey printing proceeds. No public comments made; next meeting October 21, 2026.
Commission approved amended driveway/private street standards, scheduling a public hearing for November 18, 2026. Sara to finalize zoning language and develop housing maps/scoring criteria for attainable housing, including duplex/conversion zoning. Village Council considering sewer, water, and marina fee increases. No public comments received. Deb Smith announced resignation, her final meeting.
Commission reviewed driveway zoning standards and GIS housing suitability mapping; no votes taken, both continue to October 21 meeting. Action items: Steve/DPW Director to finalize driveway standards; Sara Schroeder to add schools, grocery, drug stores, and banks to GIS criteria. No public comments recorded; Richard Hylwa raised speeding concerns on St. Mary's Street.
Council approved September minutes/consent agenda (7-0) and discussed proposed sewer, water, and marina slip fee increases without voting. Manager leads law enforcement contract impasse, wastewater extension signing, and infrastructure projects (A-Dock, bollards, stormwater). Public comments: Tim Lodge's Drain Commissioner candidacy and Bill Crackel's St. Mary's Street drainage concern.
Council approved consent agenda and a $10,000 Village Manager bonus (7-0), and reached consensus to incorporate sewer/water (10% 2027, 5% annually after) and marina slip fee increases into the 2027 budget. Public comments: Bahle urged grace amid discord; Crackel questioned proposed rate increases. Perkins suggested BATA relocation, EV charging, and sign removal—no vote taken.
Council approved consent agenda items and a $10,000 bonus for Manager Rob (7-0). Consensus reached to include 10% sewer/water rate hikes and marina slip fee increases in the 2027 budget; no formal votes recorded. Public comments addressed rate increases and urged Council to lead with grace. Perkins' park suggestions received no action.
Board approved CAFR 2027/28 budget, adopted Ordinance 2026-03 on gravel/aggregate regulation, and scheduled November public hearing on fire department interlocal agreement amendment. Julian, Boomer, and Brown will draft a parking ordinance; Grier to review Amendment 2 language. Noonan publicly opposed a second fire station as costly; Drabik raised road dust concerns.
Board approved agenda, Treasurer's Report, bills, and $1,384 winter tax bill printing/mailing (all 5-0). Planning Commission expansion, septage disposal, and Smith zoning dispute discussed; policy on recording devices ("smart" glasses) initiated by O'non. Public comments noted minutes error, opioid funds inquiry, and portajohn contract status; no Williams & Bay contract exists.
Board ratified firefighters' union contract (10% raise, new disability benefit) and advanced HomeStretch MOU for attainable housing at 824 N. Warren St. Action items: appoint Schwind's replacement within 45 days, finalize Deputy Sheriff contract, decide airport fees/panel appointments, and consider data center moratorium. Public comments addressed Parks Committee vacancy and Center Road abandonment request.
Board reviewing but not yet deciding: HomeStretch housing MOU (Supervisor Conley/Koches), data center moratorium, Deputy Sheriff contract renewal, Woolsey Airport fees, Firefighters' Union 10% raise agreement, and new trustee appointment replacing Schwind. Contention: NLTUA sewer connection enforcement (legal opinion pending) and Timber Shores property release requested by Grand Traverse Band attorney Bill Rastetter. Auditor flagged budget overruns, weak financial controls.
Two public comments urged Leelanau Township Board to include a paved, non-motorized Northport-Omena trail (following a former rail line) in the Master Plan, citing safety concerns and community connection. No Board votes, decisions, or funding commitments are recorded; both letters requested inclusion in public record for the October 13, 2026 meeting.
Board approved a 19% CAFR budget increase, advanced the CAFR interlocal amendment to November, and rescinded the Little Traverse Lake culvert SAD resolution. Stein will pursue NPS/Road Commission talks on water thresholds. Sheehan will complete training for land divisions (stipends $340/$170). Public comment: Ken Smith questioned lake level targets; Stein responded.
Board approved consent items, health insurance renewal, Fire Department budget amendment, APC Towers lease (Shaw to sign), Aprill's Planning Commission reappointment, and $289,689.09 invoices. A 4-3 split vote advanced a zoning moratorium ordinance to November. Celebrate Elmwood initiative approved for planning, pending legal/budget review. Tim Lodge gave public comment; content unspecified.
Board approved Streetscape/parking recommendations as advisory guides, Machin Engineering dock payment, and accepted a strong Tobin audit, all 4-0. Kuntz leads Parks & Rec staffing; Sewer awaits EGLE response. Contentious public comments: Mikowski's recurring setback variance request, Ashley's ZBA bias allegations, Mills/Hogan questioning Streetscape process and funding, and unanswered correspondence from residents like Acker.
Board approved updated CDBG Program Income Guidelines, adopted Resolution 2026-014 designating the County Administrator as Fair Housing Coordinator, and extended NMCAA's housing rehabilitation contract ($47,576.92) for one year—all passing 6-0 with Allgaier absent. Campbell suggested routing NMCAA services through Leelanau Christian Neighbors to boost awareness. No public comments were made.
Staff memo presents unresolved dispute over whether density can transfer between R-1 and Agricultural zoning on a single OSRD parcel; no vote taken. Planning Commission must decide whether to follow staff's interpretation (no transfer allowed) or adopt applicant's view. Contention: dueling attorney letters—applicant's counsel supports transfer; neighbors' counsel opposes it.
No vote recorded; dispute centers on whether Article 13 allows density "shifting" across Agricultural/R1 zoning for a 5-homesite OSRD. Attorney Pete Miller (applicants) argues 9 units allowed, requesting only 5. Attorney Robert Parker, for neighbor Matthew Schoenfeldt and others, opposes shifting and urges denial. Applicants agreed to underground utilities; Commission must resolve interpretation.
This document is a civil engineering drawing title block for "North Gill's Pier Preserve" (alternate plan, no open space), not meeting minutes. No decisions, action items, or public comments are recorded. No substantive content available for summarization.
Council approved purchasing a front loader (≤$193,795), with the old loader to be listed for sale publicly. Council voted unanimously to pursue Tree City USA designation, with Acton completing the application. Rademacher will update Water CIP; all committees must confirm CIP cost estimates. No public contention noted.
Committee reviewed draft Code of Ethics (VSB-2026-25), based on modified 2007 resolution, outlining 17 conduct standards and penalties for conflicts of interest. No votes taken; committee must decide on additional language before staff finalizes format. Status updates received on marina fees and 2027 water/sewer rate increases, no details given.
Committee reviewed infrastructure progress (bathroom project, treatment plant upgrades, well alarm systems) and discussed proposed 2027 marina and water/sewer fee increases plus an ethics policy, though no votes recorded. DPW Director to update on new hire and finalize contract negotiations, with one partnership possibly ending. Bulk leaf pickup dates to be announced via robo-call.
Board approved interim Finance Director Knizacky, negotiated Interim Administrator Cypher's contract, and voted 6-1 against investigating Risbridger's resignation. Multiple 2% allocations approved; Homestretch Housing request failed 3-4. Public comments (Lodge, Houle, Saksewski, Mikowski, White, Tostige, Kiessel, Risbridger, Wiesner) raised concerns over staff treatment/transparency. Contentious debate over Indigenous Peoples Day resolution, passed 5-2.
Committee reviewed proposed 2027-2029 marina slip rate increases (main marina $99→$115/ft; coal dock $89→$105/ft) and multi-year water/sewer rate hikes (VSB-2026-29), citing new bathhouse costs. DPW Director (Jason Bugge) to manage infrastructure projects: bathroom utility installation, street/lot closures, hydrant flushing, wet well cleaning, pump station maintenance, and well alarm upgrades. No public contention noted.
AIS presented loader equipment options, noting high idle time (60%) and inadequate maintenance on the current loader; recommended outright sale rather than trade-in. No votes or purchase decisions were made. Harriger noted the current loader can't handle sand or back blade, impacting beach park maintenance. No public comments; minutes await approval October 8.
No formal decisions made due to Zoning Administrator's absence; Board expected to vote on pending ordinance in October and approved millage rates. Commission will revisit ADUs and shipping container rules later. Nisonger questioned sidewalk repair responsibility, tied to a tripping incident Hawley reported; Board must develop a maintenance policy. Ihme flagged Administrator's absence as concerning.