Summary
The Leland Township Board meeting held on February 9, 2026, addressed various concerns from the community, made decisions on budgetary and operational matters, and appointed new members to committees. Key outcomes included the approval of salary resolutions for township officials, authorizing agreements and contracts, and addressing public comments related to proposed infrastructure projects.Public Comments
Several residents voiced their opinions: - **Keith Ashley** inquired about the approval timeline for three proposed cell towers in Leland. - **Kate Stassen** expressed satisfaction with the current collaboration between the Leland School Board and the Township regarding Hancock Field, requesting a presentation at the March meeting. - **Kim Kelterhouse** raised concerns about the visual impact and locations of the cell towers, advocating for increased collaboration and transparency. - **Ryan Huppert** echoed the Leland School's enthusiasm about working with the Township. - **Steve Mikowski** requested a referendum on the Leland Township Zoning Ordinance 96-1 and asked for corrective action on a long-standing deck variance request.Infrastructure Projects
The topic of **cell towers** was prominently discussed: - There were concerns regarding the visual impact and location of the proposed towers. - The Board received written correspondence expressing similar concerns about the towers, which was later mentioned to have been cancelled as a project according to Supervisor Mitchell.Parks and Recreation Matters
The **Parks and Recreation Committee** received news that the DNR approved their 5-year plan on January 22, 2026. The committee is set to evaluate grant resources and seek new members due to recent resignations.Financial Summary
- **Audit Contract**: A contract for audit services was approved with Tobin & Co. for $10,000. - **Salary Resolutions**: - Supervisor’s salary set at $35,020. - Clerk’s salary set at $60,138. - Treasurer’s salary set at $46,695. - Trustee’s salary set at $8,011. - The board noted that the total budget would be finalized by early March.Action Items
1. **Employment Agreement**: Supervisor authorized to sign the employment agreement for Chief Besson. 2. **Planning Commission Appointment**: Brian Fenlon appointed to the Planning Commission for a term ending August 2028. 3. **Audit Services Contract**: Approved contract with Tobin & Co. for audit services. 4. **Leland Road Plan Project Steering Committee**: Board members Clint Mitchell and Greg Kuntz appointed. 5. **Salary Resolutions**: Approved resolutions for various township official salaries. 6. **Community Engagement**: Residents encouraged to engage and volunteer for public service in the township.Overall, the meeting concluded with a focus on upcoming budget discussions and the importance of community involvement.