Summary
The Leland Township Board held a special meeting on April 25, 2024, where key discussions included legal matters regarding lawsuits, easement negotiations, and the appointment of individuals to commissions. The Board addressed the temporary storage of dredge pipes, which was ultimately not approved.Public Comments
No public comments were received during the meeting.Infrastructure Projects
1. **Review of Tokio Marine coverage position for 211 Main Street suits:** - The Township is dealing with two separate lawsuits arising from an incident at 211 Main Street, with insurance coverage of $25,000 for Suit 1 and $100,000 for Suit 2. - Brad Weird, the Township attorney, recommended having McGraw Morris represent the Township in Suit 2 while he handles Suit 1. The Board approved this arrangement (5-0).-
Review of Coyle easement negotiation:
- Discussions focused on the insistence of the property owner Coyle on including a bathroom in the easement, which the Township cannot allow.
- The Township is considering repair options that do not require the easement.
- Och plans to discuss permit options with EGLE regarding work on the wall near Coyle's property and to clarify natural area regulations.
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Dredge pipes storage:
- The Board discussed relocating the dredge piping storage due to neighbor requests and potential damage to the beach and dune grass.
- A motion to temporarily approve the new storage plan was defeated (2 in favor, 3 opposed), prompting the Board to further evaluate the situation before the scheduled dredging next week.
Other Business
No additional business items were discussed during the meeting.Action Items
- **Och**: Follow up with Jim Tiffany regarding permits for wall repair without the easement and gather information about the 25% natural area clarification. - **Weird**: Contact McGraw/Morris to discuss their representation in Suit 2.The Board plans to seek further insight into the dredge pipe storage issue before the impending dredging work next week.