Budget Workshop (Minutes)

This document serves as a public notice from the Leland Township Board regarding a budget workshop scheduled for February 5, 2024. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the General Fund budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. It is important for residents and stakeholders to be aware of this meeting as it plays a critical role in the financial planning.

February 1, 2024 Minutes (February 1, 2024 Minutes)

The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission convened on February 1, 2024, with key topics including zoning ordinance revisions and the upcoming Master Plan review. The focus was on content-neutral ordinance changes, short-term rentals, and accessory dwelling units. Future considerations included addressing nuisances and the development of a checklist for the Master Plan review to initiate in March.

February 20, 2024 Minutes (February 20, 2024 Minutes)

The Glen Arbor Township Board meeting, convened on February 20, 2024, reviewed significant financial reports with a General Fund total of $1,032,868.05. Approved initiatives included Resolution 1-2024 on natural hazard mitigation and salary adjustments for officials. The meeting emphasized community engagement, with a public budget hearing scheduled for March 19, 2024.

Special Session:1/31/2024 (Minutes)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened a special session on January 31, 2024, at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. The primary agenda item was the discussion and potential action on the purchase of two Toyota Tacoma pick-up trucks for the Building Safety Department. Building Official Amber Weber presented the request, expressing gratitude to the administrative staff.

Committee of the Whole (Structure/2024 Capital Outlay):1/24/2024 (Minutes)

On January 24, 2024, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a Committee of the Whole meeting, chaired by Ty Wessell. Key discussions included financial governance structures presented by MSU Extension’s John Amrhein, who favored the Controller statute over a County Administrator role, addressing concerns about departmental communication and organizational structure reviews within the county.

Committee of the Whole (Structure/2024 Capital Outlay):1/24/2024 (Notice)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will hold a Committee of the Whole Session on January 24, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will focus on the “County Government Finance Structure” and the 2024 Capital Outlay, taking place in the Commissioner Meeting Room at the Leelanau County Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan.

Committee of the Whole (Structure/2024 Capital Outlay):1/24/2024 (Public Comment – J. Kobberstad, 1/24/2024)

The document discusses security vulnerabilities in Leelanau County, Michigan’s election software, highlighting testimony from programmers and cybersecurity experts. Key concerns include the ability to rig elections and software vulnerabilities. Issues with Dominion voting systems, including improper certification and deleted election files, raise serious questions about the integrity of elections, undermining trust in the electoral process.