Regular Meeting (Minutes)

Leland Township

Event Date: 2024-12-09

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**Executive Summary**

This document summarizes the Leland Township Board Meeting held on December 9, 2024. The meeting began with standard procedures including approvals of the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. Public comments were received regarding the Sunset Shores project, payment for a township building sign, the Leland Township Zoning Ordinance, and the speed limit on M22.

**Reports and Financials**

Reports were provided by various Township entities, including Fire & Rescue, Planning/Zoning, Harbor, Sewer, and Parks & Rec. The Treasurer presented the financial report, which was subsequently approved. The Supervisor’s report detailed recent meetings and upcoming appointments.

**Action Items and Decisions**

The Board addressed several action items. They approved a resolution related to the Sunset Shores project, awarded bids for the project, and set a public hearing date. The board also discussed a request for a street light at the intersection of M-22 and M-204, tabling the item for further information. Appointments were made to various committees and commissions, including the Parks and Rec committee, Planning Commission, Harbor Commission, Sewer Commission, Board of Review, and Zoning Board of Appeals. Other decisions included approving the use of Hancock Field for an ice rink, authorizing negotiations on a collective bargaining agreement with firefighters, and authorizing the supervisor to negotiate terms for a long-term lease with the MDNR for the Carp River Park. Additionally, the Board approved a fund transfer related to the fund balance policy.

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