The Buster Dame ball park property in Northport Village is an ideal location for housing development due to its strategic location and accessibility. The need for workforce housing has been highlighted by local business operators, emphasizing affordable options for employees. Initial discussions indicate a positive direction towards collaborating with the Village on developing this important property.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM, accessible via Zoom. The agenda includes key discussion points on housing collaboration with Northport, assessing contracts, and road assessments. The Board will vote on action items including committee reappointments and budget timelines.
The Leelanau Township Board meeting on December 10, 2024, addressed key issues, including appointing board members and discussing the snow removal contract. The board approved $161,272.61 in bills and updates from departments. Discussions on ARPA funds highlighted spending and future allocations, ensuring effective governance and community engagement. The next meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2025.
Resolution #08 of 2024, adopted by the Leelanau Township Board, addresses a significant housing need identified by the 2019 Northwest Michigan Target Market housing study. The study reveals a requirement for 367 rental units and 301 owner-occupied units in Leelanau County by 2025, particularly impacting those with an income at or below 80% of the Average Median Income.
Marian Kromkowski’s communication to the Township Board highlights concerns over mismanagement by the township assessor, Ms. Brow. A contested increase in taxable value due to a clerical error prompted Marian to seek legal assistance, leading to affirmations from the Board of Review. She urges for improved oversight in tax assessments to protect taxpayers.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on January 14, 2025, addressing community concerns, funding for Woosley Airport repairs, and property taxation. The Board approved previous minutes and bills totaling $64,278.86, discussed housing initiatives, and budget allocations for ARPA funds to be utilized before December 2025, concluding with a reminder of the next meeting.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees is convening for a regular meeting on December 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will provide a platform for local governance and decision-making, beginning with a call to order, roll call, and introduction of board members, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and setting the agenda.
This document provides a breakdown of fire incident types with monthly and annual totals for 2024. The data is organized into incident type groups, including EMS, False Alarm, Series, Service Call, and HAZMAT. The annual total for all incident types in 2024 was 391, with September recording the highest number at 60 incidents.
This document provides a draft summary of the Leelanau Township meeting held on December 10, 2024. The meeting covered several key topics, including proposed developments, budget discussions, and updates on ongoing township projects. The discussions highlighted the need for balancing community growth with the preservation of the township’s unique character and financial responsibility.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees will meet in a closed session to discuss a legal opinion by the township attorney under section 8(1)(h) of the Open Meetings Act. Topics include social security and issues related to the local Sportsman Club. The meeting is on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 9:00 am.
