Summary
The Leelanau Township Board held a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, where several key decisions were made, particularly around public housing, parks and recreation, budget approvals, and law enforcement services. The agreement with Homestretch to proceed with housing development at 842 Warren St. was a significant point of discussion.Public Comments
During the public comment section, Mark Krueger and Allan Dalzell shared their concerns, although specific issues raised by them were not detailed in the provided document.Affordable Housing Initiatives
The Board voted to enter into an agreement with Homestretch to facilitate attainable housing construction on approximately 3 acres of the Township’s property at 842 N. Warren St. The motion was presented by Trustee Schwind and carried with a call vote.Parks and Recreation Matters
The Parks and Recreation committee requested funding of up to $5,000 for preparing questionnaires and planning the next five-year plan. Trustee Schwind moved to approve $1,000 for this purpose, which passed unanimously.Infrastructure Projects
A significant infrastructure item discussed was the pending agreement with the Leelanau County Road Commission for improvements to Omena Point Road at an estimated cost of $196,094.30, which the Township is responsible for covering entirely.Other Business
Various departmental reports were acknowledged, including an update on the Leelanau Township Fire Department, which indicated an increase in total calls from August 2025 to August 2026. The police services report detailed several incidents over June and July, including alarms and motor vehicle crashes.Financial Summary
During the meeting, an unpaid check run was approved for $46,508.87. Budget amendments were also discussed, and a motion to approve those amendments passed unanimously. The Assessor was permitted to spend up to $5,000 for printing and mailing assessment notices after a clarification on budgeted funds.Action Items
- Monitor the agreement with Homestretch for the housing initiative. - Oversee the reimbursement processes for the Assessor's upcoming training costs. - Follow up on the discussion regarding the Parks and Recreation budget for the five-year plan questionnaire. - Managing the payment process for the Omena Point Road improvements. - Facilitate the discussion and development of policies around the proposed cell tower location. - Continue the review of the temporary moratorium ordinance concerning data centers.The Board plans to revisit and discuss additional legal matters regarding the lease for the communications tower at Braman Hill in relation to community concerns raised during the public comment period.