The key highlights from the meeting include: Approval of the Consent Agenda, including meeting minutes and invoice payments, and an agreement with Abonmarche for preliminary engineering work on the A-Dock project. The meeting also covered amendments to the Employee Handbook and public comments on the Department of Public Works and suggestions for park sculptures.
This document outlines the agenda for the Village of Suttons Bay Village Council Regular Meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025. The meeting will commence with a call to order and roll call, followed by the consent agenda, public comment, and communication. New business includes consideration of the VSB-2025-08 Abonmarche A-Dock Contract, and other items.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees held a special meeting on March 17, 2025, to interview David Yack for the assessor position. Yack, with over 11 years of experience, highlighted his qualifications, including active listening and public interaction skills. The board emphasized customer-oriented service and consistency, discussing Yack’s familiarity with Board of Review meetings and budget management.
The Village Council conducted interviews for the Village Manager position, offering interviews to five candidates. Mr. Ottenwess discussed his departure from Traverse City Manager role, stating it was voluntary due to personal challenges. Four council members selected Douglas Durando and Jared Ottenwess for second interviews, noting the decision was challenging with multiple strong candidates.
The Northport Village Council convened on March 13, 2025, led by President Christopher McCann. Key actions included approving meeting minutes, addressing street lighting correspondence, and discussing a zoning variance. A significant portion focused on selecting a Village Manager, culminating in negotiations with Jered Ottenwess. The council also approved a variance for Northport Rainbow Properties, LLC.
The board tabled several items on the agenda due to lack of information, yet approved it along with public comments regarding the Short Term Rental Ordinance. The treasurer provided a financial report, which was approved, and updates were given by the Planning Commission. New business included approving sports league lease agreements and changing the June meeting date.
This Executive Summary outlines the key elements of the Leelanau Township Master Plan, designed to guide the community’s future. The plan addresses demographics, housing, natural features, coastal resiliency, and more. It identifies priorities and provides recommendations for policy updates, aimed at promoting efficient resource use, environmental quality, and informed zoning decisions.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission will meet on March 13, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. at 119 E. Nagonaba St, Northport, MI, with Zoom access for public participation. The agenda includes approval of the master plan workshop and minutes, along with public comment opportunities. Written submissions are welcome prior to the meeting for consideration.
The Centerville Township 2024-2025 budget projects a total income of $663,157.00. It includes revenue from various sources, while expenses total $660,690.00, covering departments like Fire, Elections, and Parks. This results in a net revenue of $2,467.00, which remains unallocated within the official budget, reflecting a careful financial forecast.
The 2024-2025 line item budget for Centerville Township outlines financial planning, revealing a projected total revenue of $659,157, with actual revenues at $607,614 by March 1, 2025. Proposed revenue for FY 2025-2026 is slightly lower at $648,377, while budgeted expenses for FY 2024-2025 were $655,690, reflecting a conservative fiscal approach.
