Summary
The Leland Township Special Board Meeting on April 24, 2025, covered several key decisions including the adoption of a collective bargaining agreement with the fire fighters' union, the approval of ballot language for a fire and rescue millage, and the renewal of a millage for equipment and training. Additional financial decisions included a change order for sidewalk railing at the Harbor restroom. There were no public comments presented during the meeting, and board member discussions included plans for cemetery capacity and potential resolutions to address local drainage issues.Public Comments
There were no public comments submitted during the meeting. However, guest Meakalia Previch-Liu inquired if a resolution concerning opposition to the Schomberg drainage district would be presented at the main Board meeting, to which it was confirmed that it would.Action Items
1. **Collective Bargaining Agreement**: A motion was made by Brookfield and supported by Garthe to adopt the agreement between Leland Township and the International Association of Fire Fighters Union L-5120.-
Ballot Language for Fire and Rescue Millage: Brookfield moved to adopt Resolution R-25-14, approving ballot language for the Leland Township Fire and Rescue Millage for the August 5, 2025 Special Election, supported by Kirch. The motion carried unanimously.
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Renewal of Expired Millage: Brookfield moved to adopt Resolution R-25-15 to renew expired millage for funding of Equipment and Training for the Township Fire and Rescue Department, supported by Scales. This motion also carried unanimously.
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Change Order for Sidewalk Railing: Brookfield moved to approve a change order for the sidewalk railing at the Harbor restroom in the amount of $283.05, changing the material from aluminum to stainless steel, with support from Scales. The motion carried unanimously.