Township Board: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:30pm (MEETING PACKET)

The Leelanau Township Board meeting on June 11, 2024, addressed several key issues and made significant decisions. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting on May 14, 2024, after making necessary corrections. The board also approved the payment of bills, including a significant EMC payment of $55,256.56. Public comments were received regarding EMS millage cuts, indicating community concern over this issue. Reports from various departments and committees were presented, covering topics such as internet progression, clean energy grants, emergency services statistics, and facility management issues like the replacement of rusted boilers and trucks. The board also discussed ongoing software conversion challenges and the need for a surveyor to resolve property line disputes.

The meeting included discussions on several important initiatives and proposals. Mary Tonneberger provided an overview of the Early Childhood Millage set for the August ballot, which aims to support families with children aged 0-5. Denise Dunn and Mike McMillan shared insights from a video conference on investing township funds, suggesting potential avenues for financial growth. The board also reviewed the initial layout for a 7-year Capital Improvement Plan and discussed the Omena Cemetery Project, which requires significant investment to address land erosion issues. Additionally, the board considered a land swap proposal with the DNR to gain full ownership of the airport and approved a proposal for an ADA-compliant sidewalk at the airport.

Several action items were addressed during the meeting. The board unanimously approved the promotion of Andrew Frank to lieutenant within the emergency services department. Annual dues for the MTA were approved, and new candidates were confirmed for the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee. The board also passed resolutions to renew the General Fund Millage and the Emergency Services Fund Millage for the November ballot, with adjustments made to the latter to set the millage rate at 3.1 mills. Other proposals approved included dust control measures and a non-trash pick-up initiative with the Village, though the latter did not pass unanimously. The meeting concluded with reminders about tax receipts and the next scheduled board meeting on August 13, 2024.