1/13/2026 - Leelanau Township Board | Cherry Homes Special Assessment Presentation

Summary

The meeting focused on the establishment of a Special Assessment District (SAD) for public road improvements in Cherry Homes, guided by Public Act 188 of 1954. Key decisions included the requirements for initiating such a district and the processes involved in public hearings.

Public Comments

No public comments or speaker names were discussed during the meeting.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

No affordable housing initiatives were discussed during the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

No parks and recreation matters were discussed during the meeting.

Infrastructure Projects

The meeting extensively covered infrastructure projects, particularly the creation of a Special Assessment District for public road improvements. - **Initiation Process**: The Township Board has the authority to initiate a SAD by adopting a resolution of intent or through a citizen petition requiring signatures from at least 50% of property owners along the assessed road. - **Resolution of Intent**: A resolution can be adopted at an open meeting without requiring a public hearing. This resolution tentatively declares the Board's intent, requires preliminary plans and cost estimates for the improvements, and specifies boundaries for the SAD. - **Public Hearings**: A two-hearing process is mandated wherein property owners must be notified of their rights to protest. The first public hearing must occur after proper notice, with a second hearing to definitively set the tax roll and assessment for each property.

Other Business

No other business items were discussed in the meeting.

Financial Summary

No financial information was presented in the document.

Action Items

- The Township Board is responsible for adopting a resolution of intent for the SAD. - Generate preliminary plans and estimates for the road improvements. - Notify property owners of the public hearings, including all requirements for the notices. - Schedule the first and second public hearings as part of the SAD implementation process.