The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees held a budget meeting on March 18, 2025, addressing key topics like the FY 24-25 budget amendment and the upcoming FY 25-26 budget. Adjustments were made due to discrepancies, with over $1,000,000 allocated from savings for operating supplies. The board approved the budgets and salary resolutions unanimously.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission will meet on March 13, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. at 119 E. Nagonaba St, Northport, MI, with Zoom access for public participation. The agenda includes approval of the master plan workshop and minutes, along with public comment opportunities. Written submissions are welcome prior to the meeting for consideration.
The township attorney, Chris Bzdok, explained that the township cannot legally stop Williams and Bay from disposing septic waste on farmland due to changes in state laws that override the township’s ordinances. The only option would be to sue, but Bzdok believes the township would lose the case. The board and public had extensive discussions.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees met on March 11, 2025, to discuss housing readiness, short-term rentals, and fiscal planning for upcoming budgets. An informational meeting on housing is scheduled for April 9, 2025. Community feedback was acknowledged, indicating a commitment to further public discussions on these critical issues moving forward.
The Leland Township Board convened its regular meeting on March 10, 2025. Key discussions included public comments from Keith Ashley regarding severance pay and new signage, and Steve Mikowski’s request for a referendum on Zoning Ordinance 96-1. The board approved events from Parenting Communities and Fishtown 5K, and Lauren Cypher was appointed to the Park & Rec Committee.
The Empire Village Council held a budget hearing on February 25, 2025, at the Empire Township Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with a quorum present. Public hearings regarding water rates and the FY 2025-26 budget received no comments. The agenda was amended to include Tree Service Quotes and a MI Par Plan Grant Application.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened on February 18, 2025, at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. Led by Chairman Steve Yoder, the meeting included the approval of various minutes and addressed action items such as the Sheriff’s Office body camera project and the acceptance of a Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grant.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission had an active year in 2024, focusing on the Master Plan, housing, agriculture, and commercial development. They reviewed a special use permit for a communications tower, faced public opposition, and examined a zoning amendment for farm stay camping. Additionally, they participated in leadership meetings and continued their education efforts.
The document is the agenda for a Board of Commissioners meeting in Leelanau County, Michigan, detailing various topics for discussion. It includes updates on a Mechanical Engineering RFP and reports from the Sheriff’s Office and Family Court, alongside action items spanning multiple departments, financial reviews, and information on committees overseen by the Board.
The Leland Township Board meeting on February 10, 2025, saw significant public comments regarding concerns over township issues, including salary increases and the need for a street light. Residents voiced dissatisfaction with financial transparency and decision-making processes, while reports highlighted ongoing budget planning and a tentative agreement with Fire Department employees, addressing key local concerns.
