Regular Meeting (Minutes)

Executive Summary:

The Leland Township Board convened its regular meeting on March 10, 2025. The meeting began with standard procedures including approval of the agenda, declarations of conflict of interest (none), and approval of previous meeting minutes from February 10, 12, and 20, 2025 related to regular sessions, budget workshops, and sewer/harbor budget discussions. The board also addressed public comments, reports from various commissions, and the Treasurer’s report. Key topics discussed included action items related to the Metro Act application for Crown Castle Fiber and a request for an event from Parenting Communities and Fishtown 5K.

Significant discussions involved public comments from Keith Ashley and Steve Mikowski. Ashley expressed concerns about severance pay for Ken Hagstrom, the new Township sign, and the impact of right-of-way work on landscaping. Mikowski reiterated his request for a referendum vote on Zoning Ordinance 96-1 and addressed the side yard setback variance. Reports were received from the Fire & Rescue, Planning/Zoning, Harbor, and County Commission. Financial matters, including income, expenses, and the approval of the Treasurer’s Report, were also addressed.

Action items included the denial of the Metro Act application from Crown Castle Fiber due to a lack of information. The board approved the Parenting Communities’ event and the Fishtown 5K event. Lauren Cypher was appointed to the Park & Rec Committee. The meeting concluded with the payment of bills and a review of correspondence. Public comments continued regarding the impact of right-of-way work and merit raises, with a correction from Chief Besson regarding reimbursements for out-of-township emergency transports.

The meeting concluded with the adjournment and announcement of the next meeting date.