Budget Workshop (P&R minutes 2152024 WS)

Executive Summary:

Leland Township Board and Parks & Rec Committee Budget Workshop

Key Points:
– Trash removal and public restroom costs have increased
– The committee is requesting hiring a lifeguard for Nedow’s Bay, 7 days a week, starting June 6
– Gas and diesel costs are up
– Discussion around Ken Hagstrom’s wages and potentially outsourcing his duties
– Proposal for year-round portajohns at Van’s Beach and Hancock
– Request to allocate $2,000 for previously discussed signs
– $7,000 contingency line in the proposed budget
– Desire to hire someone for a master plan design for Hancock and/or Grove parks, estimated at $35,000
– Request for a list of all mowing areas
– Discussion on bringing more funds to the Parks & Rec department, as the current tax base is insufficient to support the many parks

Conclusion:
The Parks and Rec budget will need to be reworked based on the discussions and considerations raised during the meeting.