Regular Meeting (Minutes)

**Executive Summary: Leland Township Board Meeting – April 14, 2025**

**Attendance and Agenda Approval**
The Leland Township Board convened on April 14, 2025, with Supervisor Clint Mitchell leading the meeting. All board members were present, as well as 18 guests. The agenda included an additional item regarding the Poker Float event scheduled for July 20, which was approved unanimously alongside the minutes from previous meetings held in March 2025.

**Public Comments and Reports**
Public comments raised issues concerning cemetery space and ongoing drainage problems on Schomberg Road. Keith Ashley highlighted the lack of plots in East Leland Cemetery and requested potential solutions, while other community members expressed concerns regarding the financial implications of drainage repairs. Reports from various boards including Fire & Rescue, Planning/Zoning, and Parks & Recreation outlined recent activities and upcoming projects, emphasizing community engagement and safety measures.

**Action Items and Future Meetings**
Several motions were presented and approved, including a lease agreement for Carp River Park, event approvals for community activities, and a gaming license for the Leelanau Children’s Choir. The board discussed the implications of upcoming community events such as the Lake Leelanau Annual Street Fair and Duck Derby. The meeting concluded with a brief on bills and accounts, with all payments scheduled for approval, and highlighted the upcoming meeting set for May 12, 2025.