Summary
The Leelanau Township Board's Facilities Report, dated August 12, 2025 and submitted by Facilities Manager Ian Dawkins, outlines routine maintenance and improvement work across township properties, including the airport, parks, cemeteries, and township hall. No votes or financial matters were addressed in this report.
Parks and Recreation Matters
At Braman, the initial layout for a Mountain Bike Trail was completed and a Half-Pipe is under construction; the gravel road to the top was treated with dust control. At Buster Dame Park, a tree donated by the Village Tree Committee was installed in the Dog Park. At Peterson Park, grass was reported growing back near the Pavilion. At Omena Beach, poison ivy was noted spreading from an adjacent property into the flower garden near the vault toilet.
Infrastructure Projects
At the Airport (Woolsey Airport), water at the Terminal Building was tested for quality, a new keypad lock was installed on the Terminal Building, and the gravel drive received dust control coating. Facilities staff are coordinating with SWAT regarding renovations to the Woolsey Terminal Building. At Township Hall, a small section of restroom plumbing was replaced due to age and deterioration. Cemeteries received dust control treatment on the gravel road at Warren Street, along with routine mowing and stick cleanup. Holding tanks at the Omena Fire Station were pumped out.
Other Business
- Woolsey Airport rocks were painted.
- Christmas Cove received a third rolling trash bin.
Action Items
- Continue coordination with SWAT regarding Woolsey Terminal Building renovations.
- Monitor and address poison ivy spreading from an adjacent property into the flower garden near the Omena Beach vault toilet.