2/15/2024 - Leland Township | Budget Workshop Minutes

Summary

The Leland Township Board and Harbor Commission met on February 15, 2024, to discuss the harbor budget and associated projects. Key decisions include dredging plans, budget estimates for maintenance, and proposed repairs at the harbor facilities. The meeting concluded with plans for future grant applications and maintenance work scheduling.

Public comments

No public comments were documented during this meeting.

Infrastructure projects

The primary focus of discussion revolved around several infrastructure projects at the harbor: - **Dredging**: The Army Corps will not be able to perform dredging until late summer or fall, which is not optimal. The harbor plans to proceed with dredging this year, as fall dredging is deemed ineffective. Remodeling and maintenance of the dredger will incur costs between $7,000 and $10,000 for haul out and return, with the dredger scheduled for maintenance in Fall 2024 and reinstallation in Spring 2025. - **Dock Repairs and Maintenance**: Money has been allocated by Jeremy Anderson for dock repairs and maintenance including air conditioning. There are plans for outdoor repairs which will require bids to be put out. - **Water Softener Replacement**: The existing water softener, which cannot be repaired due to high iron content in the water, will be replaced with a system from Pure Water. - **Restroom Facilities**: Discussions included the need for the replacement of a hand dryer and potential repairs on faucets and partitions. It was suggested that maintenance could be undertaken by the maintenance personnel during the off-season.

Other Business

Additional discussions included a review of operational expenses, expected fuel sales based on previous years, and insights into the software program, Dockwa, being used for harbor administration tasks.

Financial Summary

No specific financial data was provided regarding budgets, expenditures, or funding allocations beyond the costs associated with dredging and maintenance.

Action Items

- Jeremy Anderson will apply for a 2% grant for funding. - The harbor will proceed with plans for dredging despite the timeline constraints. - Maintenance tasks will be prioritized, including repairs to the restroom facilities and dock maintenance. - Bids will be solicited for outdoor repairs.