Summary
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees met on March 11, 2025, addressing various agenda items including public comments on housing, budget amendments, and infrastructure updates. Key decisions included approvals of bills and minutes, discussion of housing initiatives, and the scheduling of an informational meeting on public land surveys.Public Comments
During the first public comment section, Rick Cross urged the board to read a leadership mandate book, while Elizabeth Mallek expressed concerns about housing development and requested a pause in land swap discussions due to alternative options on housing readiness.In the second public comment period, Betsy thanked the board for engaging on housing issues but cautioned that the April 9th informational meeting should not be the sole opportunity for public input. She also requested appraisals for two parcels under review and remarked that the parks and recreation discussions had previously included Buster Dame. Doug submitted an essay summarizing the last three years at the meeting, which he requested to be included in the minutes.
Housing Initiatives
The board discussed a status update for an upcoming informational meeting on April 9, 2025, centered on housing and public land surveys. The meeting aims to encourage community input on housing solutions and address public concerns regarding land use.Infrastructure Projects
The board received updates regarding potential cell tower installations, with Verizon and T-Mobile showing interest in developing projects. A meeting to discuss this further is scheduled for March 18, 2025.Other Business
The board reviewed and tabled several policies, discussed budget amendments for 2024-2025, and approved upcoming assessment candidate interviews. A road improvement resolution was also passed to improve Omena Point Road.Financial Summary
The board approved bills totaling $19,624.56 unanimously. A budget amendment for the 2024-2025 budget was also approved, reflecting the board's ongoing financial planning efforts.Action Items
- The board agreed to schedule interviews for assessment candidates A, D, and E. - A special meeting is to be arranged for candidate E on March 17, 2025. - Follow up on the cell service developments with Verizon and T-Mobile at the upcoming meeting. - Continued discussions regarding policies related to earned sick time act and resolution regarding cemetery plot buybacks for the April meeting.The next regular board meeting is planned for April 8, 2025.