The Leelanau Township Planning Commission met on June 27, 2024, to discuss various agenda items, including a text amendment for Farmstays in the Agricultural District. Following a brief disruption due to a “Zoom Bombing,” the meeting concluded with Commissioner Weber announcing his resignation effective August 1, 2024, and no further public comments were made.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission will convene a regular meeting on June 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM located at 119 E. Nagonaba St, Northport, MI. This meeting aims to address a tentative agenda including a text amendment regarding farmstays, a public hearing, and a review of the Master Plan Draft #2, with opportunities for public comments.
The Empire Village Council held its regular meeting on June 25, 2024, addressing key issues including the Short-Term Rental Committee and financial reports. The Council also discussed water loss, traffic signs, and the appointment of a Wastewater Study Update Committee. Additionally, new business included the purchase of office furniture and trees for community improvement.
The proposal outlines the replacement of two large Silver Maple trees removed at Wilce and Union due to road work. It recommends purchasing a Kousa Dogwood and a Paper/River Birch for $919.49, while suggesting 2-3 smaller flowering trees for additional replacements. The total budget for these plantings is capped at $1,900.
Williams & Bay is applying septage in full compliance with their EGLE license number SH-1483, the Michigan Right to Farm Act (“RTFA”), the GAAMPs for Manure Management and Utilization, and the Agronomical Application Rates. The RTFA preempts the right of Centerville Township to require Williams & Bay to obtain a special use permit.
The Planning Commission (PC) held a public hearing to discuss zoning ordinance updates, with further meetings scheduled for June and July. Additionally, a site plan moratorium may be extended to August 2024. Concerns regarding the public complaint process are being addressed, while discussions around the township’s stance on medical marijuana continue.
Centerville Township has implemented a two-month extension of its moratorium on site plan reviews, lasting until August 31, 2024. This decision aims to allow more time for the analysis and preparation needed for amending the zoning ordinance, while exempting applications mandated by court orders from this temporary hold on site plan approvals.
Centerville Township Board extended a moratorium on site plan reviews until August 31, 2024. They also addressed unauthorized septage waste injection by Williams Pumping into Eitzen farm field, threatening fines. While the owners assert “right to farm” laws support their actions, the township is pursuing enforcement through legal channels, ensuring compliance with local ordinances.
The document is an Amended and Restated Interim Administrator Employment Agreement between the County Government of Leelanau, Michigan and Richard I. Lewis. The agreement is for a term from April 8, 2024 to December 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension. The employment relationship is “at-will” and either party can terminate with or without cause.
Rick Weible highlighted serious election integrity issues in [State], including inconsistent felony voting enforcement and system vulnerabilities. He accessed county election systems, showing significant security flaws. Outdated antivirus software and publicly accessible default passwords increased risks. Weible urged immediate action, recommending software updates and unique passwords for each voting machine to bolster security.
