1/14/2025 - Leelanau Township Board | Public Comment Session

Summary

The meeting discussed significant concerns raised by resident Marian Kromkowski regarding the township assessor's handling of tax assessments. A key decision made was the proposal to advertise the township assessor position, prompted by Kromkowski's frustrations with the current assessor's actions.

Public Comments

Marian Kromkowski addressed the Board, detailing her frustrations regarding the handling of summer taxes for Pine Holler, LLC. She contested a tax increase on her property that she believed was due to a clerical error, which had been acknowledged by the Board of Review. Despite this, the current assessor, Ms. Brow, allegedly refused to correct the assessments or acknowledge mistakes, leading Kromkowski to hire an attorney for resolution. She emphasized concerns about the broader implications of potential errors affecting other residents' tax bills, citing Ms. Brow's inconsistent explanations and refusal to accept responsibility for the clerical mistake.

Action Items

The Township Board will move forward with advertising the township assessor position. This decision could address the concerns raised by Kromkowski and seek to improve handling of tax assessments in the future. No specific deadlines were mentioned, but the urgency of the matter was implied given the ongoing issues.