Summary
The Leland Township Special Board Meeting held on April 1, 2025, resulted in the approval of a new Firefighters Wage Schedule aimed at enhancing recruitment and retention through competitive pay. The board also designated Schaub Outdoor Services as the primary outdoor maintenance contractor for the fiscal year 2025 amidst some dissent regarding the procurement process.Public comments
- **Cal Little** expressed concerns about the lack of a clear cost of services and suggested that the arrangement was structured to bypass a required Request for Proposal (RFP). - **Keith Ashley** supported Little's comments, asserting that this process was not compliant with Township policies and restricted other companies from bidding. - Little further noted potential issues with litigation concerning cost savings that could be realized through a proper bidding process.Responses from the board included comments from Clint Mitchell, who indicated that Schaub Outdoor Services was the most available and cost-effective option after discussions with multiple contractors.
Action Items
1. The board approved the Firefighters Wage Schedule per Schedule A, which includes cost-of-living and step increases to aid in retention. 2. Schaub Outdoor Services was designated as the primary contractor for outdoor maintenance for the fiscal year 2025; however, concerns regarding the bidding process and transparency were voiced by several members. 3. Further discussions regarding a severance package for Ken Hagstrom were proposed for the upcoming April agenda.Other Business
- The board discussed potential modifications to a lease proposal for Carp River Park from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and indicated that certain changes had been requested for resolution.No financial summary was provided in the document.