This document summarizes the Northport Village Council meeting of September 12, 2024, presided over by President Christopher McCann. Topics included meeting minutes approval, a wind turbine tower removal update, a water cost study revealing financial challenges, and plans for rate increases. Discussions also addressed playground installation, shoreline concerns, and the adoption of the Northport Village Nuisance Ordinance.
The Northport Village Council held its regular meeting on August 8, 2024, with President McCann presiding. The council approved the July minutes and discussed various reports. A variance request for 205 East Third Street was approved, and new business included the Village Credit Card Usage Policy. The meeting concluded with public comments and adjourned at 8:21 pm.
On July 11, 2024, the Northport Village Council convened under the leadership of President Christopher McCann. Key discussions included establishing a public restroom facility downtown, extensive revisions to the zoning ordinance, and a budget of $15,000 for a community trash pickup event. The council emphasized the importance of engaging with residents to address local issues.
The Council approved the minutes from the May 9, 2024, meeting and received staff reports on the old hospital’s demolition, land use permits, and a proposed trash-pickup collaboration. Discussions included zoning approvals for housing projects, revisions to the Village Zoning Ordinance, and the approval of the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget with various amendments.
The Northport Village Council meeting on May 9, 2024, led by President Christopher McCann, highlighted updates on projects and community involvement. Key topics included a master plan survey with 120 responses, budget discussions with a proposed salary increase, and the clean-up of the wind turbine site, fostering a collaborative atmosphere among council members.
The Northport Village Council convened its regular meeting on April 11, 2024, discussing key issues such as the Homewood Subdivision, trash pickup budget, and the golf course management agreement renewal. Several motions were passed including an Anishinaabe monument placement and Rain Garden expansion. Council members also announced upcoming events, highlighting Northport’s 175th anniversary celebration.
The Northport Village Council met on March 14, 2024, to discuss various community issues, including a proposed Social District. Public comments emphasized the need for transparency and community input. Several resolutions were passed, including the establishment of a Social District and the adoption of the Leelanau County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, closing with a bill approval of $132,264.40.
The Northport Village Council convened a special meeting on March 7, 2024, to address the future of the village-owned property on Seventh Street. The public hearing was a significant step in gathering community input, reflecting the council’s commitment to engaging stakeholders in the decision-making process. Community members expressed diverse views on the property’s future.
The Northport Village Council met on February 8, 2024, addressing key topics such as affordable housing, a property line dispute, and collaboration with Leelanau Township. A resolution was adopted regarding the dispute involving Three Rivers Properties LLC. The council also approved amendments to the fee schedule and budget, reflecting their commitment to community development and financial management.
The Northport Village Council convened on January 12, 2024, to discuss a budget proposal for new staffing, specifically a Full-Time Treasurer and a Part-Time Administrative Assistant. Village Manager Jim Dyer presented a plan estimating around $75,000 for these roles, leveraging existing budget allocations and projected savings to address administrative shortages and support economic development initiatives.
