Township Board: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 5:30pm (MEETING PACKET)

Executive Summary:

The Leelanau Township Board convened on May 14, 2024, with most members present, to address various township matters. The meeting began with recognitions for EMT performance. The agenda was accepted as amended, moving a tax tribunal discussion to the end and into closed session. Public comment raised concerns about the tax tribunal.

General business included approval of meeting minutes and bills totaling $144,708.65. Reports were given by Leelanau County Commissioner Ty Wessell, NLTUA representative Mike McMillan, Emergency Services Chief Hugh Cook, and others. Reports also covered planning commission updates, which included zoning ordinance amendments and a public hearing for a new 194’ cell tower. Action items covered insurance renewal payments, budget amendments, and a resolution for a portable speed monitor.

Key discussion items included potential Parks and Rec nominees, an ADA sidewalk project, a DNR land swap, and a recycling day cost-sharing proposal. The board also addressed the budget for the 2024-2025 election, capital plan proposals, and investment strategies for available cash. The board passed resolutions for ballot millage renewals for emergency services and the general fund, to be voted on in the August 6, 2024 election.