Summary
The Cleveland Township Board held a regular meeting on March 10, 2026, where several key decisions were made regarding local governance and infrastructure. The meeting included updates on various administrative reports, planning initiatives, and new business proposals, culminating in the approval of the meeting agenda and several motions.Public Comments
There were no public comments on the agenda. Jim Masseroni raised a concern regarding road improvements on the West End of Little Traverse Lake Road in light of potential National Park developments, while Kate from the Leelanau Enterprise inquired about the timing of the annual meeting.Infrastructure Projects
Supervisor Tim Stein reported plans to meet with Scott Tucker and Brendan Mullane to set protocols for addressing beaver dams potentially damaging properties around Little Traverse Lake. The goal is to secure permissions from the National Park Service to remove these dams if present by October.Additionally, discussions took place regarding improvements to the Cedar Area Fire and Rescue Department, including the potential for a new substation. The board agreed to further explore the necessity for a new fire station after confirming it was redundant due to an existing station in Kasson Township.
Other Business
The meeting covered various routine administrative updates, including the approval of the previous meeting's minutes and reports from the clerk and treasurer. A motion was made and passed to appoint Kathy Fordyce to the Cedar Area Fire and Rescue Board.The board also passed resolutions to hold a referendum for the renewal of fire/emergency services funding at 2.5 mills on the August 4, 2026 ballot.