The Leland Township Board Budget Meeting focused on budget discussions for the upcoming period, addressing various infrastructure needs, updates on funding sources, and Parks and Recreation expenses. Key decisions included allocations for sidewalk projects and preliminary work related to seawalls.
Public comments
There were no public comments mentioned during the meeting.
Affordable housing initiatives
No discussions on affordable housing initiatives were documented.
Parks and recreation matters
The Parks and Recreation budget was reviewed, with specific discussions on:
- Wages for Ken Hagstrom, who is currently on workman’s compensation.
- Investigations into mowing service providers were carried out by Mr. Mitchell, who contacted several contractors. The Board decided to wait for estimates before making a decision regarding the maintenance position. Mr. Mitchell will report back with the estimates.
Infrastructure projects
Infrastructure projects discussed include:
- Sidewalks on M204: Budgeted $122,000 for sidewalk projects, including those near the Harbor marina and the landing.
- Painting of crosswalks in Lake Leelanau: $6,000 allocated.
- Removal of three street lights: $1,200 budgeted from the general fund.
- Harbor restroom repairs: $1,200 allocated.
- Preliminary seawall work: $5,000 budgeted.
- Seawall designs: $45,000 allocated.
- Office building expenses: $500 earmarked.
- General building repairs: $5,000 allocated.
- Medical insurance costs: An additional $1,000 added to the Clerk’s budget, and the Treasurer’s insurance increased to $16,500 from $15,750.
Other Business
Other discussions included the payment for the Borre property, but no specific decisions were recorded.
Financial Summary (if applicable)
The meeting included several financial allocations, with a total of:
- $122,000 for M204 sidewalks and previously approved sidewalk projects.
- $6,000 for crosswalk painting.
- $1,200 for street light removal.
- $1,200 for Harbor restroom repairs.
- $5,000 for preliminary seawall work.
- $500 for office expenses.
- $5,000 for building repairs.
- $1,000 added to the Clerk's medical insurance.
- Increase in Treasurer’s insurance expense to $16,500.
- $45,000 budgeted for seawall designs.
Action Items
- Mr. Mitchell to gather and report back estimates for mowing services.
- Clerk’s budget to be adjusted for the increased insurance expense.
- Follow-up on the payment for the Borre property.
Source Document
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