Regular Meeting (Zoning Administrator Report)

In April 2024, Kasson Township issued 10 land use permits, raising the year-to-date total to 13. Noteworthy projects included a 1,820 sq ft Quonset-type building and a 2,400 sq ft accessory building. The Zoning Administrator handled numerous inquiries, emphasizing the township’s ongoing development and community engagement while effectively managing zoning regulations.

Executive Board:2/13/2024 (Document #2-Board Rules, 2/13/2024)

The document outlines communications regarding amendments to the 2024 Rules of Order for the Board of Commissioners, focusing on public comment language. The proposed rules aim to ensure comments are relevant and respectful, preventing personal attacks. Key principles promote respect within the Board and encourage constructive public engagement.

Regular meeting:1/16/2024 (Email Handout – Commissioner T. Wessell, 1/16/2024)

This document is an email communication regarding a climate survey. Scholten expresses concern over perceived attacks on his professional integrity related to the study, asserting he met the expectations by following the proposed methodology and maintaining employee anonymity. He emphasizes that anonymity was key, thus will not share individual notes or data.

Finance Committee:1/3/2024 (Minutes)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met on January 3, 2024, discussing governance structures and staffing issues. Key points included exploring a County Administrator or combined CFO model and addressing open account clerk positions in the Finance Department. Future meetings were scheduled for January 24 to discuss presentations and capital outlay projects.