The Village Council conducted interviews for the Village Manager position, offering interviews to five candidates. Mr. Ottenwess discussed his departure from Traverse City Manager role, stating it was voluntary due to personal challenges. Four council members selected Douglas Durando and Jared Ottenwess for second interviews, noting the decision was challenging with multiple strong candidates.
This document summarizes the zoning activities within Kasson Township for February 2025. A total of $550 in fees were collected during the month, bringing the year-to-date total to $950. Inquiries included those related to Signs/Home Occupations, Lot Consolidations, and more. The Zoning Administrator addressed a violation related to yard junk, currently in cleanup.
The regular meeting of the Cleveland Township Board on March 11, 2025, was called to order by Supervisor Tim Stein at 7 pm. The meeting saw the approval of the February 11, 2025 minutes and the Treasurer’s Report for February 28, 2025, reflecting a balance of $669,667.47 after accounting for disbursements and revenue.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. The agenda includes reviewing and approving minutes, reports from various committees, and discussing topics such as budget amendments, housing, and a grant application for Parks and Rec. The board will also take actions on multiple policies.
In February 2025, the Leelanau Township Planning Commission rejected a communications tower application after a flawed three-year process. While public support for improved communications was significant, opposition arose from vocal neighbors. Criticism of the decision highlighted an overly stringent interpretation of zoning standards, urging a need for updated ordinances and a new tower proposal at a different site.
This document outlines the agenda for the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025. Key topics include updates from the Administrator, action items for court appointments, 911 surcharge decisions, and discussions on a proposed Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Traverse City-Garfield urban area, among others.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held an Executive Board Session on March 11, 2025, led by Chairman Steve Yoder. Key topics included updates from departments, the appointment of Craig L. Wright as attorney magistrate, and discussions on the Point Broadband Project. The session concluded with closed discussions on union negotiations and approved claims.
The proposed Leelanau County Administrator Employment Agreement outlines James Dyer’s role and compensation. Dyer will serve as the chief administrative officer with an annual salary of $127,000, a vehicle allowance, and designated vacation days. The agreement allows for termination by either party and includes provisions for performance evaluation and professional development funding.
This document is a request to waive board policy regarding bid requirements, specifically concerning the MERS Defined Benefit Plan Adoption Agreement amendment. The proposed amendment aims to exclude County Administrators hired on or after March 31, 2025, from the MERS plan, as outlined in the incoming County Administrator’s employment agreement.
The Leelanau County Family Court is seeking funding through the 2% Spring Cycle to support its summer activity program for youth. The total funding request will not exceed $18,000, which will cover costs for 11 new bikes, a bike trailer, helmets, and a bike mounting kit for safe storage, due to the current fleet’s deteriorating condition.
