Summary
The Leelanau Township Board report to the Planning Commission covered the October 14 Township Meeting, where the board trialed a new consent-agenda format and approved several grants, appointments, and equipment purchases. Key actions included accepting LTCF grants for the Woolsey Airport Terminal, approving a Deputy Treasurer services contract, appointing Meg Jean to the Planning Commission, authorizing a grant application for Christmas Cove Park improvements, and approving EMS equipment purchases.
Parks and Recreation Matters
The board approved moving forward with a grant application to EGLE to improve the resilience and accessibility of Christmas Cove Park. GEI consultants have agreed to write the grant application without compensation, with the understanding that GTE will perform the work if the grant is successful. The application will draw on engineering and design information gathered between 2014 and 2018. The township will be required to contribute 50% of the project cost in either work or money, with requested funds probably not greater than $40,000.
Infrastructure Projects
No marina, cell tower, water, or sewer infrastructure projects were discussed in this report.
Other Business
The board approved LTCF grants for the Woolsey Airport Terminal totaling $11,377 from the Woolsey Airport Endowment Fund and $34,300 from the SWAT fund. A contract was approved between NLTUA and Leelanau Township for Deputy Treasurer services covering financial and recording functions. Meg Jean was appointed to the Planning Commission to fill a partial term ending June 30, 2027. Discussion items included a Homestretch Proposal and the future of the Township Hall, though no decisions on these were reported. Organizational concerns included a need to review the revised Employee Handbook, which was moved to the November meeting, and a review of township communication tools, where Barb reviewed three applications and the board decided to get more information on GoGov for the November meeting.
Financial Summary
- LTCF Grant acceptance for Woolsey Airport Terminal: $11,377 from the Woolsey Airport Endowment Fund and $34,300 from the SWAT fund.
- Christmas Cove Park grant application to EGLE: requested funds probably not greater than $40,000, with the township required to contribute 50% in work or money.
- EMS approved purchase of a Verathon Glide Scope not to exceed $11,200, funded from EMS accounts, replacing scopes used for the past 5 years.
Action Items
- Review of the revised Employee Handbook moved to the November meeting.
- Gather more information on GoGov communication platform for the November meeting.
- Supervisor to proceed with the EGLE grant application for Christmas Cove Park, using GEI consultants.