The Village of Suttons Bay Planning Commission’s agenda for April 16, 2025, includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, agenda and minutes approval, and public comment. Unfinished and new business items will be addressed, including the election of officers, master plan priorities, review of the 2024 annual report, and proposed zoning ordinance amendments.
The Leland Township Board convened on April 14, 2025, with Supervisor Clint Mitchell leading the meeting. The agenda included an additional item regarding the Poker Float event scheduled for July 20, which was approved unanimously alongside the minutes from previous meetings held in March 2025. Public comments raised issues concerning cemetery space and ongoing drainage problems.
The Department of Public Works has been busy with snow removal and anticipates spring. They’ve completed repairs to park equipment and prepared for mowing. Additionally, Well #4 at Port Sutton is being replaced, while improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant continue. There’s ongoing discussion about parking solutions on St. Marys Street in light of upcoming projects.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees is set to meet on April 8, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes public comments, a closed session, and reports from local officials. Key discussions will cover a mowing contract renewal, Earned Sick Time Act updates, and tasting room approvals for wineries.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on January 14, 2025, discussing topics such as a housing collaboration with Northport and plans for a winter carnival. Actions included reappointing committee members and approving agreements for tax collection. The meeting focused on township operations, infrastructure maintenance, and collaborative efforts with local entities.
The Human Resources department reported a 34% turnover rate in 2024, including 28 new hires. Notable staffing challenges persist, with openings in various divisions and impending retirements. The Sheriff’s Office proposed budget adjustments to reassign a vehicle and increase seasonal hours for the Marine Division, pending Board of Commissioners approval.
Several significant recommendations were passed, including the temporary reassignment of a vehicle within the Sheriff’s Office, adjustments to Marine Patrol hours, and the approval of a new agreement with Michigan State University for extension services. The Board also approved claims and accounts totaling over $3.3 million dollars, along with various bid acceptances related to maintenance.
The annual meeting and budget hearing of Cleveland Township was convened on March 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Supervisor Tim Stein provided an update on the Short Term Rentals Ordinance, mentioning 30 permits issued. Plans for a moratorium on development in B1 and B2 zoning districts were discussed to align with the township’s master plan.
The Leland Township Board convened a special meeting on March 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Leland Township Office. Supervisor Clint Mitchell led the meeting, attended by all board members. A key item was the approval of Resolution R-25-12, granting a remote wine tasting permit for Fishtown Beverage, LLC, unanimously approved after thorough discussion.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held their regular session on March 18, 2025, under Chairman Steve Yoder. Key decisions included appointing Craig Wright as Attorney Magistrate and approving various 2% grant allocations. The Board also adopted a resolution for accessibility improvements at Veronica Valley County Park, committing to a local match funding of $50,000.
