Annual Meeting (Minutes)

**Executive Summary**

**Meeting Overview**
The Leland Township Annual Meeting convened on March 30, 2024, at the Leland Township Library, with attendance by township officials and community members. Supervisor Susan Och presided over the meeting, starting with the Pledge of Allegiance and the approval of the agenda and previous minutes. The agenda was amended to reflect the correct nomenclature for the Parks and Recreation body and was subsequently approved without opposition.

**Reports and Updates**
Key reports were presented by various township departments, beginning with Leland Township Fire & Rescue. Chief Dan Besson highlighted the department’s operational metrics, including response times and call volumes. The Sewer Administration was also reviewed, with Steve Patmore discussing ongoing treatment efforts for phosphorus levels and the department’s plans for future improvements. Public comments addressed concerns regarding sewer commission membership and township operations. Additional reports from the Parks & Recreation Committee, the Harbor, and the Planning Commission focused on community engagement initiatives, infrastructure updates, and new developments affecting local amenities.

**Financial Resolutions and Public Input**
Financial discussions involved salary adjustments for township officials. Proposed increases for the Supervisor, Treasurer, and Clerk were debated extensively, particularly regarding the Clerk’s additional mandated duties stemming from election processes. After discussion and amendments, resolutions passed to increase the salaries of the Supervisor and Treasurer, while the Clerk’s salary was adjusted to reflect a more moderate increase than originally proposed. Public comments throughout the meeting underscored community engagement on financial transparency and operational accountability.

**Conclusion**
The meeting concluded with the decision to reconvene later for a budget hearing, emphasizing the township’s commitment to maintaining an open dialogue with its citizens while addressing pressing financial and operational needs. This annual gathering not only facilitated the exchange of information but also reinforced the township’s adherence to community participation in governance.