The Leland Township Board met on August 12, 2024, to discuss various municipal matters, approve financial reports, and address public comments. The Board made several resolutions including the approval of road closures for events and a request for the Leelanau Youth Soccer League to use local fields. Additionally, discussions centered around the Library Board's proposal on property transfer, community concerns about infrastructure, and the need for adjustments in zoning ordinances.
Public Comments
- **Berkley Duck** (President of the Leland Township Library Board): Proposed a transfer of Library property ownership to ensure public access and maintain the sea wall. He requested a special meeting for further discussions.
- **Frank Migda**: Questioned enforcement of short-term rental rules and expressed concerns over tourist impact on the sewer system.
- **Steve Mikowski**: Asked for a referendum on the Leland Township Zoning Ordinance and highlighted a decade-old error regarding zoning setbacks that needs correction.
- **Jim Atkinson**: Raised parking issues on River Street, specifically calling for adjustments to parallel parking signage.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Reports indicated unanticipated expenditures of $4,000 in the Parks and Recreation budget primarily due to tree cleanup and debris collection from events. A county-wide meeting on ADA accessibility was organized, and results from a Parks and Recreation survey are expected to be published soon.
Infrastructure Projects
- The Supervisor addressed advancements regarding the seawall project and mentioned that permits are due for discussion in December.
- **Sewer System**: An update on sewer operation levels was shared, noting that the state approved the use of calcium nitrate, and heightened monitoring of a filling harbor septic tank was established.
Other Business
Items discussed included the approval of the Treasurer's Report showcasing stable finances and routine operational updates. There was also a request from a local business regarding designated short-term parking, which was tabled due to a lack of formal documentation.
Financial Summary
- **Treasurer's Report**: July taxes were reported as steady, with general fund activities noted as regular and ordinary.
- Several expenditures were approved, including $2,300 for replacing a non-functional computer related to sewer administration and assessing.
- A Metro Act Permit extension from AT&T was approved, providing a fee of $0.05 per mile to the township.
Action Items
1. Hold a special meeting to discuss the Library property transfer as proposed by Berkley Duck.
2. Arrange for the closure of M-204 on September 2, 2024, for the Lake Leelanau Labor Day Walk and Duck Derby.
3. Approve the request of the Leelanau Youth Soccer League for field use beginning September 4, 2024.
4. Adopt Resolution ZA 2024-01 to amend the Leland Township Zoning Ordinance, correcting identified errors.
5. Ensure the implementation of a newly drafted policy regarding agenda setting that requires submissions by the preceding Monday for meetings.
Source Document
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