The meeting of the Leelanau Township Board addressed several key decisions including the approval of a land exchange for Woolsey Airport, an agreement for the summer collection of school property taxes, and regulations for park hours. The board also discussed necessary easements for electric facilities and maintenance issues resulting from past miscommunications on service timelines.
Public Comments
No public comments were recorded during this meeting.
Affordable Housing Initiatives
No discussions took place regarding affordable housing initiatives.
Parks and Recreation Matters
The board approved a resolution establishing the operational hours of Leelanau Township parks. The parks will be open from sunrise until one hour after sunset, with signs to be posted at each park. A motion was made and passed to adopt this regulation.
Infrastructure Projects
The board confirmed a land exchange involving Leelanau Township and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources concerning parcels near Woolsey Airport. The township will exchange a parcel of 14.429 acres for the DNR's 15.317 acres, with both parcels appraised, ensuring no mineral rights or activity will be affected. A motion was made and passed to proceed with this resolution.
Other Business
Two agreements for the summer collection of school property taxes were discussed and approved for Suttons Bay Public School District and Northport Public School District. The terms outline that the Township will collect the taxes at a flat rate of $2.50 per taxable parcel, with stipulations for collection fees based on postage rate increases.
Financial Summary
No financial data was discussed in detail, but tax administration fees and cost per parcel were noted in the agreements for tax collection, alongside provisions for disbursement timelines.
Action Items
- Sign the agreements for the summer collection of school property taxes with Suttons Bay Public School District and Northport Public School District.
- Ensure posting of park hours at each Town park.
- Notify Consumers Energy to facilitate easement agreements for electric facilities.
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