The Leland Township Board Meeting minutes from September 9, 2024 highlight key reports from various departments and crucial action items. These include the approval of a food truck for the Leelanau Maritime History Festival, a new tax rate, and road improvement recommendations, while a tree planting grant was denied due to absent planning.
The Leelanau Township Master Plan 2nd Draft provides a comprehensive framework for the community’s future, emphasizing sustainability and citizen engagement. It covers demographics, housing challenges, natural resources, and economic development driven by tourism. The plan aims to enhance coastal resilience, improve community facilities, and balance land use, prioritizing public health and environmental quality.
The Leelanau Township Master Plan Update, initiated in 2022, aims to balance growth with the preservation of the township’s rural character and natural resources. It focuses on enhancing residents’ health and safety, supporting local businesses, and promoting diverse housing and employment opportunities while ensuring sustainable tourism and shoreline resiliency through community engagement and zoning regulations.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 7:00 PM at 119 E. Nagonaba St, Northport, MI 49670. Public participation is available via Zoom. Key discussion items include a text amendment concerning Farmstays and updates on the RVTS Property and Master Plan Draft #2.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission is considering amendments to the zoning ordinance to allow for Farm Stay Campsites in the Agricultural Zoning District. The primary goal is to balance economic benefits with mitigating negative impacts on residential areas and neighboring farms, by introducing regulations under a Special Land Use permit for these sites.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Session on August 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will discuss agenda items, including an Administrator Update, public comments, and consent agenda approvals for various departments. Key topics involve a replacement vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office and a Grant Agreement for blight elimination activities.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a regular session meeting on August 20, 2024, approving various administrative and financial items, including the purchase of a sheriff’s vehicle and a broadband project. The Board also established a Property Assessed Clean Energy program and discussed a legal matter in a closed session, concluding with budget amendments and claims approvals.
The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) is dedicated to improving lives in Leelanau County through efficient transportation solutions. Key transportation routes include the Village Loop Route 10, operating Monday through Friday and Saturday with bi-hourly services. BATA plays an important role in the community, illustrated by statistics showing significant ridership, including over 12,500 rides provided.
The meeting focused on marina operations presented by Harbormaster Dan Jenuwine, who laid out several proposals concerning seasonal rates, transient rates, and various operational changes. Notable motions included the adoption of the 2025 season rates with a 3% surcharge for credit card transactions, and approved pricing changes for the fish cleaning station.
The Centerville Township Board convened on August 14, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the Centerville Township Hall, with a quorum present. The agenda was amended to include discussions on hall ramp repairs and dock repairs. Following, the Board entered a Closed Session to address the Williams and Bay zoning compliance issue, with no immediate action taken.
