The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on March 19, 2024, to discuss the appointment of an interim administrator/CFO. Chairman Ty Wessell called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. The discussion focused on the candidate search led by MLI Consultant Chet Janik, with several prospective candidates identified throughout the meeting.
New Candidate and Interview Schedule: This memo announces the addition of Under-Sheriff James Kiessel as a candidate for the Interim Administrator position. He has expressed interest and will maintain his current role and salary if selected. The memo also details the updated interview schedule for the special meeting on Tuesday, March 19th, at 4:00 PM.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees held a public hearing on March 18, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The public was invited to attend and share comments. The agenda included public comment sessions, budget discussions, and salary resolutions, with attendees allotted three minutes each during designated comment periods.
Estimated revenues for the General Fund are set to decline significantly, projected at $365,517.82 for FY 2023-24. Appropriations will also decrease but will see a rebound in subsequent years. The Emergency Services Fund reflects similar trends, with revenues dipping before a notable recovery. These fluctuations highlight budgetary challenges ahead for the township.
The budget report provides a detailed overview of the estimated revenues and appropriations for the Leelanau Township for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Key funds include the General Fund with estimated revenues of $851,940, and the Emergency Services Fund, which anticipates revenues of $1,843,212, reflecting the township’s financial planning for essential services.
This document presents four resolutions passed by the Leelanau Township Board on March 18, 2024, to establish the salaries for various township officers. Resolution 04 sets the Treasurer’s salary at $49,240.00, effective April 1, 2024, with a vote of 5-0 in favor. Resolution 05 establishes the Supervisor’s salary at $37,051.00, also effective April 1, 2024.
This document discusses the revision and potential adoption of a Blight Ordinance. It identifies strengths in the existing ordinance, including clear definitions of junk and provisions for enforcement without requiring citizen complaints. The proposal suggests a name change to ‘Blight & Nuisance’ to better encapsulate the ordinance’s provisions, especially regarding environmental protections.
Bingham Township’s Ordinance No. addressing nuisances is designed to define and prohibit certain conditions that may compromise the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. Key nuisances include abandoned and junk vehicles, unsightly outdoor lighting, excessive noise, and deteriorating structures. The ordinance emphasizes a commitment to maintaining the township’s rural character and land values.
The Empire Village Council Work Session on March 14, 2024, focused on several critical issues, including budget adjustments for the Planning Commission and proposed pay raises for village employees. The introduction of an ACH payment option for water utility bills aimed to improve service efficiency. Concerns about decision-making transparency were also raised, promoting calls for inclusivity.
The Empire Village Council held a work session on March 14, 2024, at the Empire Township Hall. Agenda items included public comments, presentations on the WILCO Road Plan and South Bar Lake quality, and department head reports. The council reviewed communications, addressed matters related to the new village office property, and approved several motions.
