Township Board: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Special Meeting to discuss the FY 2024-25 Budget (AGENDA)

The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees convened a special meeting on February 21, 2024. The primary focus was on operational and budgetary matters for the fiscal year 2024-2025, including hours of operation and full-time employment requirements. The meeting included public comments and concluded with the announcement of the next regular meeting on March 12, 2024.

Regular meeting (Public Comment – D. Doorlag, 2/20/2024)

Darlene Doorlag, a resident of Lake Leelanau, is advocating for the Board of Commissioners to apply for the clean energy solar grant. She emphasizes the importance of the commission demonstrating leadership and commitment to clean energy initiatives and strongly encourages prompt action on the grant application to promote clean energy in the community.

Special Meeting (Minutes)

The Leland Township Board held a special meeting on February 15, 2024, where they approved the addition of a computer purchase to the agenda. They also finalized the Senior Wastewater System Technician job description and discussed bringing sewer operations in-house for significant savings. A special meeting was scheduled for March 4, 2024, to approve an agreement.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

The Solon Township Board convened for its regular meeting on February 15, 2024, at the Solon Township Hall in Cedar, MI. The meeting commenced at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Jim Lautner. Board members present included Supervisor Lautner, Treasurer Joan Gauthier, Clerk Shirley Mikowski, and Trustee Steve Yoder.

Regular Meeting (Packet)

The Centerville Township Board has adopted several key resolutions for 2024, addressing poverty exemptions, natural hazard mitigation, and township board salaries. Resolution 2024-04 establishes guidelines for poverty exemptions, ensuring transparency in the process while reflecting the township’s commitment to supporting financial need. Additionally, resolutions on salaries for the Supervisor, Clerk, and Treasurer were passed.

Regular meeting:2/13/2024 (Minutes)

The Cleveland Township Board in Leelanau County convened for their regular meeting on February 13, 2024. The agenda included administrative items and public comment opportunities. Reports from officials covered areas such as planning and assessment. Notably, discussions included reappointment of representatives, referendum requests for road maintenance funding, and new business items for the upcoming budget.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

The Empire Township Board met on February 13, 2024, led by Supervisor Carl Noonan. Key discussions included reimbursement for Cemetery Manager Claude Fields’ Ancestry membership and financial updates from Treasurer Price. The Board adopted Resolution 2024-02 for the County’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and held a special meeting on February 21 to address officer salaries.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

The Charter Township of Elmwood held its Regular Board Meeting on February 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Supervisor Jeff Shaw called the meeting to order, leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The Board unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included various departmental reports and the Planning Commission Annual Report, with significant decisions made regarding short-term rentals and budget amendments.