Township Board: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 5:30pm (AGENDA)

Leelanau Township Board

Event Date: 2024-11-12

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**Executive Summary**

The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM EDT. The meeting will be accessible via Zoom through a link available on the Leelanau Township website. The agenda covers standard procedures and key discussion items.

The meeting will begin with a call to order, roll call, and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by setting the agenda and public comment. General business items include approving the minutes from the October 8, 2024, meeting and bills. Reports will be provided by various officials, including Leelanau County Commissioners, NLTUA, Emergency Services, Leelanau County Deputy, Facilities Manager, Clerk, Planning Commission, and the Treasurer.

Significant discussion and action items are scheduled. These include a settlement agreement regarding Braman Hill, expanding cell phone and email access, and the BS&A renewal. Additionally, there will be a vote on L-4029. A second public comment period will be held before board member reports, comments, the announcement of the next meeting date (December 10, 2024), and the final adjournment motion.

Internal document reference #:1880

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