Township Board: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 @ 5:30pm Leelanau Township Board (ENFORCER SM PUMPER PAYMENT OPTIONS)

Payment Options for Enforcer SM Pumper include three methods: a 100% upfront payment discount of $847,335.01, a partial prepayment option with payments before delivery, and a final payment option. Each method provides clear financial obligations, with discounts applied for early payments. Note that final balances may vary based on order adjustments.

Township Board: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 @ 5:30pm Leelanau Township Board (JOINT HOUSING RESOLUTION)

The Leelanau Township Board passed a resolution on March 12, 2024, to explore a joint planning and housing commission with the Village of Northport. This initiative responds to a 2019 housing study projecting a need for 367 rental and 301 owner-occupied units in Leelanau County by 2025, highlighting urgent housing needs for low-income residents.

Township Board: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 @ 5:30pm Leelanau Township Board (MEETING PACKET)

The Leelanau Township Board convened on February 13, 2024, led by Chair Mike McMillan. The agenda included discussions on hiring an auditing firm, the approval of hiring a firefighter for the EMS team, and significant community issues highlighted during public comments. The Board approved previous minutes and bills incurred, totaling over $70,000.

Township Board: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 @ 5:30pm Leelanau Township Board (AGENDA)

This document outlines the agenda for the Leelanau Township Board of Trustees’ regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held via Zoom, covering routine matters like minutes approval and substantive discussions, including workforce housing updates, fire truck purchase options, and public comment periods.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

This document summarizes the proceedings of two Empire Township Board meetings held in March 2024. The regular meeting addressed routine matters, including board appointments and discussions on road improvements. The special meeting focused on the proposed 2024/2025 fiscal year budget, increasing specific line items, and approving amendments to the current year’s budgets.

Regular meeting:3/12/2024 (Minutes)

The key topics discussed in this regular township board meeting include the approval of previous meeting minutes, treasurer’s report, planning commission updates, zoning administrator’s report, old business such as the review of fire and rescue services and the proposed short-term rental ordinance, and new business such as the renewal of the fire/emergency service millage.

Regular meeting (Fire Department Report)

Deputy Chief Andy Stander retired after 35+ years of service. Total LTFR responses for February 2024 were 31, with Rescue & Medical incidents at 45%. Fire personnel completed 201.25 hours of training, including Fire Officer I courses. The report highlights improved response times and various fire prevention activities, including the installation of new laptops in ambulances.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

The Leland Township Board convened on March 11, 2024, focusing on approving the agenda and consent items. Public comments addressed zoning ordinances and solar energy legislation. A significant portion of the meeting involved the Leelanau County Road Commission’s presentation on road conditions and funding challenges. Action items included liquor license approval and various resolutions.

Regular meeting

In the heart of the city, a quiet revolution was brewing. Ordinary people banded together, fueled by a shared desire for change. Their voices, once silenced, now rose in unison, echoing through the streets. Each step they took brought them closer to a future where hope, equity, and justice thrived, igniting a spark of possibility.