March 14, 2024 Reular meeting minutes CV (Minutes)

The Northport Village Council met on March 14, 2024, to discuss various community issues, including a proposed Social District. Public comments emphasized the need for transparency and community input. Several resolutions were passed, including the establishment of a Social District and the adoption of the Leelanau County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, closing with a bill approval of $132,264.40.

Work Session (Minutes)

The Empire Village Council held a work session on March 14, 2024, at the Empire Township Hall. Agenda items included public comments, presentations on the WILCO Road Plan and South Bar Lake quality, and department head reports. The council reviewed communications, addressed matters related to the new village office property, and approved several motions.

Work Session (Packet)

The Empire Village Council Work Session on March 14, 2024, focused on several critical issues, including budget adjustments for the Planning Commission and proposed pay raises for village employees. The introduction of an ACH payment option for water utility bills aimed to improve service efficiency. Concerns about decision-making transparency were also raised, promoting calls for inclusivity.

Joint Study Session with GT County & NW Regional Airport Authority of the Cherry Capital Airport (Cherry Capital Airport Annual Report – September 2023)

The Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) served 582,908 passengers in 2022, marking its second-best year, driven by strong leisure travel and a slight rebound in business travel despite staffing challenges. TVC is investing in infrastructure, including an Instrument Landing System for safety, while focusing on terminal expansion and sustainability initiatives. It remains a community pillar in Northern Michigan.

Joint Study Session with GT County & NW Regional Airport Authority of the Cherry Capital Airport (Airport Zoning Act, Act 23 of 1950 – Next Steps)

This document outlines the process for establishing an airport zoning ordinance in Michigan, focusing on Section 17 of the Michigan Airport Zoning Act. The purpose is to regulate land use near publicly owned airports, limiting structure heights, and managing other potential hazards to air navigation. It details the roles of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and others.

Joint Study Session with GT County & NW Regional Airport Authority of the Cherry Capital Airport (Cherry Capital Airport Zoning)

The Cherry Capital Airport Zoning Joint Board Meeting on March 14, 2024, covered federal, state, and local airport zoning regulations. Discussions included FAA regulations under 14 CFR Part 77 and the Michigan Airport Zoning Act of 1950. Zoning around Cherry Capital Airport involves five zones with specific restrictions to mitigate hazards, emphasizing compliance and local control.

Joint Study Session with GT County & NW Regional Airport Authority of the Cherry Capital Airport (Minutes)

The Northwest Regional Airport Authority convened a joint study session on March 13, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan. The session opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by key presentations on Cherry Capital Airport developments and Airspace Zoning. A discussion on appointing members to a Joint Airport Zoning Board was also part of the agenda.