Summary
The Leland Township Board meeting on April 14, 2025, resulted in the approval of multiple community events and agreements, and addressed public concerns regarding cemetery space and drainage issues. Key decisions included approving various requests from the Lake Leelanau Community Association and a Poker Float sponsorship.Public Comments
- **Keith Ashley** raised concerns about the incompleteness of the Budget Workshop minutes and the space shortage at East Leland Cemetery. He suggested splitting existing gravesites for cremation remains and urged the Board to address the Schomberg Road drainage situation officially. - **Steve Mikowski** requested a referendum on the Leland Township Zoning Ordinance 96-1 and reiterated a long-standing request for a side yard setback variance. - **Melinda Gilland** expressed concerns over the drainage repairs on Schomberg Road being funded by affected property owners, which she felt was unjust. - **Charles Zeits** called for state intervention regarding the persistent stream issues affecting Schomberg Road.Parks and Recreation Matters
The Leland Township Parks and Recreation updates included a successful cleanup organized by the Supervisor and contributions from the LLCA for basketball hoops at Grove Park. Board members discussed maintaining Provincetown Pond and additional issues with fallen logs.Infrastructure Projects
- **Drainage on Schomberg Road:** Discussion continued regarding the upcoming drainage project, which could cost the Township $90,000, impacting local residents financially; concerns about the fairness of this cost distribution were voiced by multiple attendees. - **Sewer Updates:** Normal sewer flows have resumed. Several repairs are ongoing, including one new pump installation and further repairs on multiple pumps.Other Business
The Board approved the following events: - The **Annual Lake Leelanau Street Fair** on October 11, 2025. - The **Annual Bridge Walk and Duck Derby** on September 1, 2025. - The **Leelanau Harvest Tour** at Suelzer Park on September 20, 2025. Additionally, they authorized gaming license support for the Leelanau Children's Choir raffle and approved a Poker Float for July 20, 2025.Financial Summary
The Treasurer reported on income and expenditures related to sewer funds and property taxes for the prior month. All financial items presented were approved, and a motion for bill payments from March 11, 2025, to April 14, 2025, was also supported.Action Items
- Follow-up actions regarding drainage issues: The Board will need to consider community feedback on the Schomberg Road situation and possibly propose an official response. - Keith Ashley's proposal regarding cemetery plots will be considered for further action. - Continuous monitoring of infrastructure projects is needed, particularly those impacting public funding.The next board meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2025.