Regular meeting:4/9/2024 (Minutes)

Cleveland Township

Event Date: 2024-04-09 00:00:00

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**Executive Summary**

The Cleveland Township Board convened its regular meeting on April 9, 2024. Key actions included approving the March 12, 2024, meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s Report for March 31, 2024, which showed a balance of $577,059.88. The board also approved a motion to switch to Pyramid Payroll Management and Processing for Pay Entry payroll services, effective immediately. Public attendees included John Imboden, Bob Joyce, and Brendon Mulliane.

**Reports and Updates**

Reports were provided by the Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, Zoning Board of Appeals, Maintenance, and Assessor. The Planning Commission is continuing work on Agriculture District Amendments, focusing on the forestry aspects. The Zoning Administrator reported on current permit applications, including renovations and new construction. John Imbolden provided an update on Cedar Area Fire and Rescue, reporting that expenses are expected to be below budget, and the board reappointed John Depuy to the Cedar Fire and Rescue as a member at large for a four-year term.

**Old and New Business**

The board discussed the review/update of Cedar Area Fire and Rescue, and the letter from Kasson in response to Cleveland township on not wanting to move forward with another fire station. Under New Business, the board reviewed and discussed a change in the proposed implementation date of the Short Term Rental (STR) Ordinance 2024-0514-01, and voted to change the enforcement date to January 1, 2025, with a public hearing on May 14, 2024. The board also approved the payment of bills for April 9, 2024.

**Correspondence and Public Comment**

Correspondence included a letter from David Skjaerlund PhD regarding legislation on changing the speed limit process. Public comments were provided by Bob Joyce and Brendan Mullane from the Leelanau County Road Commission, who discussed the February 2024 Leelanau County Road Commission Report. Topics included a road rating report, road mileage breakdown by townships, and the 2024 project list. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 pm.

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