Summary
This document is a packet of supporting materials for the Leelanau Township Board's December 10, 2024 meeting rather than a transcript of discussion. It includes Fire Department incident statistics, medical equipment invoices, a snow removal contract, a radio equipment quote, and correspondence regarding funding for the Northport Visitor Center. No votes or board deliberations are recorded in the text provided.
Public Comments
Patty Noftz, Northport Visitor Center Coordinator, and Shelley Lavey, Visitor Center Webmaster, submitted a written funding request dated 11-19-24 asking the Township for $1,200 to support the Visitor Center in 2025, noting the Village is asked for the same amount. A companion report detailed the Center's 47th season (opened 5-24-24, closed 11-1-24), distribution of approximately 12,854 pieces of literature, and 414 volunteer hours logged by Noftz and 10.5 hours by Lavey. Noftz also submitted a separate letter (dated 11-19-24) requesting reimbursement of $660.26 (half of $1,320.53 in total 2024 expenses for toner and supplies), payable to Patricia Noftz. No board response to these requests is recorded in the document.
Other Business
A commercial snow removal contract was included between James Calhoun and Leelanau Township for the Township office/Fire Department parking lot, covering the term 12/11/24 to 6/20/25, with services triggered when snowfall reaches two inches or more. A quote from Radio North, LLC (dated 11-21-24) for police vehicle utility upfitting equipment (lighting, siren controller, console, antennas) totaled $11,516.96, including $6,139.46 in parts, $5,377.50 in labor, and no tax or shipping charged.
Financial Summary
- Fire Department 2024 annual incident total: 391 (EMS 274, Service Calls 28, HAZMAT 16, False Alarms 20, Fire 17, Series 36).
- Stryker invoice 9207167298 (09/11/24): Procare Service Contract, $7,877.80, due 10/11/2024.
- Stryker invoice 9207742992 (11/13/24): Procare Service Contract, $3,206.40, due 12/13/2024.
- Stryker invoice 9207153007 (09/10/24): Equipment including an LP35 monitor ($51,400.00), docking station ($1,600.00), and battery charger ($1,500.00), with Item Total $57,175.35, Freight $809.51, Tax $3,430.52, Gross Amount $61,415.38.
- Radio North quote: Grand Total $11,516.96 for vehicle upfit equipment and labor.
- Northport Visitor Center: Village and Township each allocated $1,200 in 2024 (total $2,400); only $1,320.53 was spent, with a request for $660.26 reimbursement to Noftz. A new $1,200 request has been submitted for 2025 from each municipality.
- GoDaddy receipts show Visitor Center website costs of $647.64 (hosting), $575.64 (security), and $22.99 (domain renewal), with the Visitor Center's share noted as $323.82 for one hosting charge.
Action Items
- Board consideration of the Northport Visitor Center's request for $1,200 in 2025 funding, as submitted by Patty Noftz and Shelley Lavey.
- Board consideration of reimbursing Patricia Noftz $660.26 for 2024 Visitor Center supply expenses.
- Snow removal services under the Calhoun contract to begin per the term 12/11/24 through 6/20/25.
- Payment processing for outstanding Stryker invoices (totaling $7,877.80, $3,206.40, and $61,415.38) and the Radio North invoice ($11,516.96).