Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, September 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Meeting documents)

The Leelanau Township Planning Commission’s regular meeting on September 26, 2024, aims to facilitate public engagement by providing a virtual attendance option via Zoom. The agenda includes key action items discussing the Farm Stay Campground text amendment, a Master Plan workshop, and reviewing previous meeting minutes. Public comments will be invited twice to ensure community input.

Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, September 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Agenda)

The Leelanau Township Planning Commission met on September 26, 2024, discussing key items like the Farm Stay Campground Text Amendment and Master Plan Workshop. Public participation was encouraged, with comments limited to three minutes. The meeting emphasized transparency and accountability, providing opportunities for community engagement and future input on township planning strategies.

Township Board: Special Meeting – September 25th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (MEETING PACKET)

The Michigan Department of Treasury has issued the L-4029 Tax Rate Request form, essential for local government units, particularly in Leelanau County, to submit their millage levy requests for the 2024 tax roll. This document must be completed and returned by September 30, 2024, to ensure millage rates are approved by the County Board of Commissioners.

Township Board: Special Meeting – September 25th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (AGENDA)

The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees held a special meeting on September 25, 2024, at the Leelanau Township Hall. Key items on the agenda included the review of Fire Hall Boiler Bids, the L-4029 document, and amendments to the FY 24-25 budget. Financial discussions ensured effective management of township resources.

Public Hearing and Regular Meeting (PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE)

The Empire Village Council has scheduled a Public Hearing on September 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Empire Township Hall. The hearing will discuss the Water Utility Rate Increase, Village Beach Park Ordinance No. 150, and Village Zoning Ordinance, Section 3.12 Signs. Interested persons are welcome to attend and provide comments.

Public Hearing and Regular Meeting (Minutes)

This document summarizes the regular meeting of the Empire Village Council held on September 24, 2024. The meeting addressed several key issues including water rate increases, a beach park ordinance, and revisions to the zoning ordinance concerning signs. Public hearings were conducted for the water rate increase and sign ordinance. The council reviewed and approved a variety of motions.

Regular meeting (J. Gallagher Letter, 9/17/2024)

This document outlines the request for a salary adjustment for the Chief Deputy position in Leelanau County, presented to the Board of Commissioners by Administrator Lewis. The proposed increase from $62,523.38 to $69,283.85 is essential for retaining qualified personnel and ensuring competitive salaries with similar managerial roles within the county, emphasizing the importance of this adjustment.

Regular meeting (TTCI Policy Board & Technical Committee Appointments)

The Traverse Transportation Coordinating Initiative (TTCI) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) responsible for transportation planning in the Traverse City urbanized area. Currently, Leelanau County lacks representation on the Technical Committee, and the Policy Board requires an alternate representative due to a recent resignation. Appointments are urgent with limited upcoming meetings in 2024.

Regular meeting (Finance Handout – 9/17/2024)

This document summarizes follow-up information from the Executive Meeting held on September 10, 2024. It addresses the MACC fee agreement, MIDC caseload, recommendations from TruGreen, and budget impacts related to a new hire and proposed salary increases. Key attachments include a cost analysis of the new hire overlap and a salary proposal for the Chief Deputy Treasurer.