8/12/2025 - Leelanau Township Board | Facilities Report Review

Summary

The Facilities Management meeting on August 12, 2025, focused on various maintenance and improvement projects across several community locations, including the airport, parks, cemeteries, and township hall. Key decisions involved upgrades to facilities and infrastructure, along with regular maintenance routines to ensure community spaces remain functional and welcoming.

Public comments

No public comments were mentioned in the document.

Parks and recreation matters

1. **Braman**: An initial layout for a Mountain Bike Trail was established, and a half-pipe is currently being built to enhance recreational offerings. Additionally, dust control was applied to the gravel road leading to the top. 2. **Buster Dame Park**: A tree donated by the Village Tree Committee was installed in the Dog Park to improve the environment and aesthetics of the area. 3. **Omena Beach**: It was noted that poison ivy is spreading from an adjacent property into the flower garden near the vault toilet, indicating a need for intervention to protect the park's usability. 4. **Peterson Park**: Positive updates included the grass regrowing near the pavilion, showcasing successful park maintenance efforts.

Infrastructure projects

1. **Airport**: Water quality testing was completed at the Terminal Building. Furthermore, a new keypad lock was installed, and 'Woolsey Airport' rocks were painted as part of aesthetic improvements. Dust control was also applied to the gravel drive. 2. **Township Hall**: A small section of plumbing in the restroom was replaced due to age and deterioration, indicating necessary infrastructure upgrades. 3. **Cemeteries**: Routine mowing and stick cleanup were conducted, and dust control was added to the gravel road on Warren Street for better maintenance.

Other Business

Additional maintenance activities included pumping out holding tanks at the Omena Fire Station and coordination with SWAT regarding renovations of the Woolsey Terminal Building.

Action Items

- Continue monitoring and managing the spread of poison ivy at Omena Beach. - Follow up on the Mountain Bike Trail and half-pipe construction progress at Braman. - Coordinate renovations with SWAT for the Woolsey Terminal Building.