Township Board: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 @ 5:30pm Leelanau Township Board (MEETING PACKET)

The Leelanau Township Board convened on February 13, 2024, led by Chair Mike McMillan. The agenda included discussions on hiring an auditing firm, the approval of hiring a firefighter for the EMS team, and significant community issues highlighted during public comments. The Board approved previous minutes and bills incurred, totaling over $70,000.

Township Board: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 @ 5:30pm Leelanau Township Board (AGENDA)

This document outlines the agenda for the Leelanau Township Board of Trustees’ regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held via Zoom, covering routine matters like minutes approval and substantive discussions, including workforce housing updates, fire truck purchase options, and public comment periods.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

This document summarizes the proceedings of two Empire Township Board meetings held in March 2024. The regular meeting addressed routine matters, including board appointments and discussions on road improvements. The special meeting focused on the proposed 2024/2025 fiscal year budget, increasing specific line items, and approving amendments to the current year’s budgets.

Regular meeting:3/12/2024 (Minutes)

The key topics discussed in this regular township board meeting include the approval of previous meeting minutes, treasurer’s report, planning commission updates, zoning administrator’s report, old business such as the review of fire and rescue services and the proposed short-term rental ordinance, and new business such as the renewal of the fire/emergency service millage.

Regular meeting (Fire Department Report)

Deputy Chief Andy Stander retired after 35+ years of service. Total LTFR responses for February 2024 were 31, with Rescue & Medical incidents at 45%. Fire personnel completed 201.25 hours of training, including Fire Officer I courses. The report highlights improved response times and various fire prevention activities, including the installation of new laptops in ambulances.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

The Leland Township Board convened on March 11, 2024, focusing on approving the agenda and consent items. Public comments addressed zoning ordinances and solar energy legislation. A significant portion of the meeting involved the Leelanau County Road Commission’s presentation on road conditions and funding challenges. Action items included liquor license approval and various resolutions.

Regular meeting

In the heart of the city, a quiet revolution was brewing. Ordinary people banded together, fueled by a shared desire for change. Their voices, once silenced, now rose in unison, echoing through the streets. Each step they took brought them closer to a future where hope, equity, and justice thrived, igniting a spark of possibility.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

The regular board meeting of the Charter Township of Elmwood was called to order by Supervisor Jeff Shaw at 6:00 p.m. The consent calendar was unanimously approved, including department reports, previous minutes, and post-audit invoices. Key discussions included a Brownfield Grant application and tennis court reservations, with financial decisions approved without dissent.

Regular meeting (Packet)

The February 2024 Treasurer’s Report for Elmwood Township details a total liquidity of $1,144,679.49 across all funds, with investments amounting to $763,089.08. Notable investments include those with Goldman Sachs, Ally Bank, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan Chase. The report concludes with a grand total of $8,219,497.22, reflecting a robust financial position.