4/9/2024 - Cleveland Township | Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Cleveland Township Board convened on April 9, 2024, to discuss various agenda items. Key decisions included the approval of payroll management services and the postponement of the Short Term Rental ordinance's enforcement date to January 1, 2025. Additionally, the board received public comments regarding road conditions and reviewed financial reports.

Public Comments

Bob Joyce and Brendon Mulliane from the Leelanau County Road Commission provided insights into the February 2024 Road Rating Report. They discussed local roads, a mileage breakdown by townships, and noted the actual results for 2023 and projected budgets for 2024. They highlighted a need for workforce training for CDL positions and plans for upcoming roadwork.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

(No discussion recorded.)

Parks and Recreation Matters

(No discussion recorded.)

Infrastructure Projects

Road conditions and the Leelanau County Road Commission's budget for road improvements were discussed during public comments. However, no specific decisions were noted regarding infrastructure projects from the board.

Other Business

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and switched payroll management to Pyramid Payroll Management due to better communication. There were updates regarding the Cedar Area Fire and Rescue, but no direct actions were taken post-discussion.

Financial Summary

Angie provided the Treasurer’s Report for March 31, 2024: - Beginning Balance: $565,601.98 - Disbursements: -$37,351.50 - Revenue: $48,809.40 - Ending Balance: $577,059.88 The report was unanimously approved, affirming the township's current financial standing.

Action Items

- Switch to Pyramid Payroll Management and Processing effective immediately. - Reappoint John Depuy to the Cedar Fire and Rescue board for a four-year term. - Prepare for the public hearing on May 14 regarding the Short Term Rental ordinance. - Review options for changing speed limit processes post-legislation.