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This document outlines the agenda for the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 19, 2024. The meeting includes standard procedures like roll call and public comment periods. Action items cover a Road Millage approval, an Early Childhood Millage, and multiple Planning and Park & Recreation requests. Specific items require roll call votes.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened on March 19, 2024, to discuss key items including a Roads and Highways Millage Renewal for the August 2024 Primary Ballot and an Early Childhood Services Millage proposal. The meeting included addressing administrative matters, setting a salary range for the County Administrator, and reviewing County Policy No. 1.02.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has scheduled its regular meetings for 2024 on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Government Center. Notable exceptions include the Annual Statutory Meeting on October 8, 2024, and the Organizational Meeting on January 7, 2025.
New evidence in the Arizona election case raises serious concerns about the security of election machines in Maricopa County. Lawyer Kurt Olsen argues that altered software and unprotected encryption keys warrant reconsideration by the Supreme Court. He has filed for expedited review, emphasizing that previous dismissals were premature under the weight of this new, concrete evidence.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on March 19, 2024, to discuss the appointment of an interim administrator/CFO. Chairman Ty Wessell called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. The discussion focused on the candidate search led by MLI Consultant Chet Janik, with several prospective candidates identified throughout the meeting.
New Candidate and Interview Schedule: This memo announces the addition of Under-Sheriff James Kiessel as a candidate for the Interim Administrator position. He has expressed interest and will maintain his current role and salary if selected. The memo also details the updated interview schedule for the special meeting on Tuesday, March 19th, at 4:00 PM.
The Northwest Regional Airport Authority convened a joint study session on March 13, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan. The session opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by key presentations on Cherry Capital Airport developments and Airspace Zoning. A discussion on appointing members to a Joint Airport Zoning Board was also part of the agenda.
The Cherry Capital Airport Zoning Joint Board Meeting on March 14, 2024, covered federal, state, and local airport zoning regulations. Discussions included FAA regulations under 14 CFR Part 77 and the Michigan Airport Zoning Act of 1950. Zoning around Cherry Capital Airport involves five zones with specific restrictions to mitigate hazards, emphasizing compliance and local control.
This document outlines the process for establishing an airport zoning ordinance in Michigan, focusing on Section 17 of the Michigan Airport Zoning Act. The purpose is to regulate land use near publicly owned airports, limiting structure heights, and managing other potential hazards to air navigation. It details the roles of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and others.
The Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) served 582,908 passengers in 2022, marking its second-best year, driven by strong leisure travel and a slight rebound in business travel despite staffing challenges. TVC is investing in infrastructure, including an Instrument Landing System for safety, while focusing on terminal expansion and sustainability initiatives. It remains a community pillar in Northern Michigan.
