Summary
The Leelanau Township Board held a Special Meeting on May 17, 2026 to address ballot language issues for two proposed 2026 millage measures. The Board voted to repeal previously adopted resolutions for both the Facilities and Services Millage and the Township Local Roads Millage, both originally set for the August 4, 2026 election, due to errors in the ballot language (notably improper use of the word "renewal" in the Facilities measure title). Supervisor Barbara Conley was absent for the vote portion of the meeting.
Public Comments
Barbara Conley offered public comment regarding the November Roads millage; no specific concerns or board responses were detailed beyond this notation. Board members also offered general comments expressing appreciation to the board.
Infrastructure Projects
The Board discussed two millage-related infrastructure funding matters: a Facilities millage and a Township Local Roads millage. For the Facilities Resolution, the Board discussed that the proposal was no longer structured as a single millage covering both Facilities and Roads, and considered whether to submit revised ballot language for the November election immediately or at a later date. It was noted that August 11, 2026 is the deadline to submit ballot language for the November election. The Board voted to repeal the April 14, 2026 resolution approving Facilities and Services Millage ballot language for the August 4, 2026 election (motion by Trustee Schwind, second by Treasurer Ugalde; Roll Call Aye: 4, Nay: 0; adopted).
For the Roads Resolution, the Board reviewed that two separate resolutions had previously been adopted regarding roads millage ballot language, one for August and one for November, with consistent ballot language between them. The Board discussed how to proceed with placement and previously approved language. The Board voted to repeal the April 14, 2026 resolution for the Township Local Roads Millage ballot language for the August 4, 2026 election (motion by Trustee Schwind, second by Treasurer Ugalde; Roll Call Aye: 4, Nay: 0; adopted).
Other Business
The agenda was approved as presented (Trustee Schwind moved, Treasurer Ugalde seconded; voice vote Aye: 5, Nay: 0). The meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m. (Trustee Schwind moved, Treasurer Ugalde seconded; voice vote Aye: 4, Nay: 0). The next Regular Board Meeting was scheduled for June 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. EDT at the Township Hall.
Action Items
- Board to determine whether to submit revised Facilities millage ballot language for the November 2026 election now or at a later date, with an August 11, 2026 deadline for November ballot submissions.
- Board to determine how to proceed with previously approved Roads millage ballot language and future election placement (August vs. November).