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 2, 2024 Election Commission Minutes (February 2, 2024 Election Commission Minutes)

Meeting called to order at 11:02 AM. Roll call – Clerk Pam Laureto, Supervisor Tom Laureto, Treasurer Don Lewis present. Motion to approve minutes of October 27, 2023 meeting passed 3:0. Clerk Laureto recommended appointment of election inspectors for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary Election, which was approved 3:0. Meeting adjourned at 11:07 AM.

February 9, 2024 Election Commission Minutes (February 9, 2024 Election Commission Minutes )

The document is the minutes of the February 9, 2024 Election Commission Meeting of Glen Arbor Township. Meeting was called to order by Chairman Pam Laureto, attended by Clerk Pam Laureto, Supervisor Tom Laureto, and Treasurer Don Lewis. The commissioners conducted the Public Accuracy Test on both the Precinct Tabulator and Absentee Voter Counting Board Tabulator.

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.

Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Agenda)

The Leelanau Township Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at 119 E. Nagonaba St, Northport, MI 49670, with public viewing and participation available via Zoom Electronic Remote Access. The agenda includes updates on the Master Plan and annual report discussions.

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.