This document serves as a public notice from the Leland Township Board regarding an upcoming budget workshop scheduled for January 19, 2024. The workshop will focus on the General Fund budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. It underscores the township’s commitment to transparent budgeting processes and provides a chance for community input.
This document summarizes the Leland Township General Fund Budget Workshop held on January 19, 2024. The meeting, attended by Susan Och, Shirley Garthe, Lisa Brookfield, Clint Mitchell, and Mariann Kirch, focused on a detailed line-by-line review of the budget and discussion of key financial considerations for the upcoming year. The workshop commenced at 10:30 AM.
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the Woolsey Airport/Mud Lake Terminal Building Preservation & Rehabilitation Project. Dan Toole reported on a recent presentation by Mark Kruger at the Township Board meeting, emphasizing the importance of community feedback before making funding decisions. A motion was passed signaling a strong commitment to proceed.
The Leelanau Township Parks and Recreation Committee convened a meeting on January 17, 2023, to address various park-related matters. The core of the meeting revolved around park reports, including a five-year plan review and discussions surrounding ongoing projects and future planning for several parks, signifying a forward-looking approach to park management.
This document presents a brief overview of two distinct topics. The first section references the Nuremberg trials, which aimed to bring Nazi war criminals to justice. The second section focuses on the recent national elections in Taiwan, highlighting the “people’s party” victory, emphasizing the use of paper ballots as crucial for maintaining election integrity and preserving the Republic.
This document is a letter from the Leelanau County Prosecutor, Sheriff, Probate Judge, Treasurer, and Register to the Board of Commissioners and County Administrator. The letter discusses the report and presentation by John Scholten, which echoes concerns expressed by county staff and elected officials. The authors reject the notion that these concerns have been fabricated or exaggerated.
This document is an email communication regarding a climate survey. Scholten expresses concern over perceived attacks on his professional integrity related to the study, asserting he met the expectations by following the proposed methodology and maintaining employee anonymity. He emphasizes that anonymity was key, thus will not share individual notes or data.
The document outlines the Statement of Acknowledgement for members of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners regarding adherence to the Code of Ethics and Conduct. It emphasizes the commitment of the Commissioner to uphold ethical standards and conduct oneself with integrity, respect, and civility, fostering an inclusive atmosphere while serving the common good.
O’Rourke expresses frustration with the climate survey, urging immediate separation of the departments involved. Kramer clarifies that they only sought raw data, not critiquing Scholten’s work. Scholten defends his methodology, stressing employee anonymity and declining to share data. The exchange signals ongoing tensions and the necessity for constructive steps to address the raised concerns.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will hold regular meetings on the third Tuesday of each month in 2024, starting at 7:00 p.m., with exceptions for October and January 2025. Draft minutes of meetings will be accessible within eight days following each meeting, available at the County Clerk’s office or by mail upon request.
