Regular Meeting (Zoning Administrator Report)

This document summarizes the zoning activities within Kasson Township for February 2025. A total of $550 in fees were collected during the month, bringing the year-to-date total to $950. Inquiries included those related to Signs/Home Occupations, Lot Consolidations, and more. The Zoning Administrator addressed a violation related to yard junk, currently in cleanup.

Regular Meeting (Minutes)

The Kasson Township Board convened its regular meeting on March 12, 2025. Brian Withers, a local resident, raised concerns regarding the Road Commission garage in Maple City. Significant discussion revolved around unfinished business, including cemetery matters and road projects. The Fire Station design is progressing, and the board approved various quotes and agreements for services.

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

The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees met on March 11, 2025, to discuss housing readiness, short-term rentals, and fiscal planning for upcoming budgets. An informational meeting on housing is scheduled for April 9, 2025. Community feedback was acknowledged, indicating a commitment to further public discussions on these critical issues moving forward.

Executive Board Session (Commissioner Wessell’s Email – Broadband Accomplishments, 3/11/2025)

This document serves as a response to Commissioner Campbell’s inquiries regarding the Leelanau County broadband initiative. Ty Wessell outlines key differences between the broadband projects in Leelanau and Benzie Counties, correcting misinformation and clarifying the processes involved in the successful implementation of their broadband strategies, emphasizing the need for a thorough review of the established records.

Executive Board Session (Public Comment – B. Wiesner, 3/11/2025)

This document presents concerns regarding election security in Leelanau County, Michigan, focusing on Dominion Voting Systems. It includes questions for County Clerk Michelle Crocker about election data irregularities, an analysis claims of election rigging in Colorado, and a public comment advocating for paper ballots over computerized voting machines to enhance election integrity.

Executive Board Session (Road Commission Presentation, 3/11/2025)

The Leelanau County Road Commission oversees 598 miles of county roads, maintaining primary and local paved roads, along with seasonal routes. With a budget of $9.4 million for 2024, it focuses on local road maintenance and plans significant improvements from 2024-2029, including chip seal work, crack sealing, and pursuing additional funding for reconstruction projects.

Executive Board Session (Administration – Probate and Family Court – 2% Allocation Intent Apply)

The Leelanau County Family Court is seeking funding through the 2% Spring Cycle to support its summer activity program for youth. The total funding request will not exceed $18,000, which will cover costs for 11 new bikes, a bike trailer, helmets, and a bike mounting kit for safe storage, due to the current fleet’s deteriorating condition.

Executive Board Session (Administration – Updated EDS, 2% Allocation Intent to Apply)

This document outlines requests submitted to the Board of Commissioners for allocation permissions via Intent Letters for the spring 2025 cycle. It details five distinct projects, including monetary requests and intended uses of the funds, emphasizing the necessity for the Board’s permission to apply for financial support in accordance with Grants Management Policy 8.03.

Executive Board Session (Administration EDS – Incoming County Admin. Employment Agreement, Remove Administrator From MERS)

This document is a request to waive board policy regarding bid requirements, specifically concerning the MERS Defined Benefit Plan Adoption Agreement amendment. The proposed amendment aims to exclude County Administrators hired on or after March 31, 2025, from the MERS plan, as outlined in the incoming County Administrator’s employment agreement.