Township Board: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30 pm (Minutes)

Executive Summary

**Meeting Overview**
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees convened for its regular meeting on March 11, 2025, led by Chairperson Barb Conley. All members were present, and the agenda was amended to include correspondence related to housing and a motion to postpone certain policies. Public comments highlighted the need for leadership literature and the importance of addressing housing readiness and short-term rentals in the township.

**General Business**
The board reviewed and approved several minutes from previous meetings, as well as bills totaling $19,624.56, with all votes passing unanimously. Various reports were shared, including an update from the Leelanau County Commissioners about the broadband project nearing completion, and updates from Emergency Services, Facilities Management, and the Planning Commission. Notably, discussions on the township budget for 2024-2025 and the upcoming 2025-2026 budgets were held, facilitating fiscal clarity moving forward.

**Housing and Future Actions**
The board is planning an informational meeting on housing scheduled for April 9, 2025, and further updates on cell service interests from Verizon and T-Mobile were presented. The status of applications for various positions, including assessor candidates, was addressed, with actions set to invite specific candidates for interviews in subsequent meetings. The board also discussed upcoming resolutions, including road improvements and cemetery plot transactions, with all motions passed unanimously.

**Next Steps and Adjournment**
The next regular meeting is set for April 8, 2025. Acknowledgment was given to community feedback regarding the housing issues, with assurance that more public discussions may follow beyond the April 9 meeting. The meeting concluded with motions to adjourn, carrying a unanimous agreement among board members.

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