This report summarizes the activities of Leland Township Fire & Rescue (LTFR) for February 2025. LTFR responded to a total of 32 incidents, with 63% for rescue and medical services. Fire personnel completed 315.5 hours of training, and the average response time was 8 minutes and 38 seconds. The report includes personnel updates and fire prevention efforts.
The Leland Township Board held a budget meeting for the Fire and Rescue Department on March 5, 2025. Chief Besson provided detailed explanations of the proposed budget, focusing on equipment, training, and property taxes. The board discussed strategies to reduce costs, including decreasing unscheduled overtime and renegotiating collective bargaining agreements.
The Empire Village Council convened its budget hearing on February 25, 2025, at the Empire Township Hall. Public hearings on water rates and the FY 2025-26 budget received no comments. The council approved health insurance for full-time employees and several resolutions regarding the budget, fee schedule, and committee appointments, addressing public concerns throughout the meeting.
This document summarizes the proceedings of a Special Meeting held by the Northport Village Council on February 21, 2025. The primary focus was the selection of candidates for the Village Manager position. Five candidates were chosen: Dorando, Green, Marske, Moskovitz, and Candidate (B). The Council scheduled interviews for February 27, 2025, commencing at 10:00 AM.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 18th, 2025, at the Government Center. The agenda includes administrative items, public comments, and action items like the approval of an IT Technician position and equipment purchases for the Drain Commission. The meeting will feature a live stream option and options for public comment.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened on February 18, 2025, at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. Led by Chairman Steve Yoder, the meeting included the approval of various minutes and addressed action items such as the Sheriff’s Office body camera project and the acceptance of a Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grant.
The Empire Village Council convened a work session on February 13, 2024, to discuss key agenda items, including the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, wages for fiscal year 2025-26, and the Capital Improvement Plan. Public comments also addressed the request from the Empire Area Community Center for property use and a fee waiver for Winter Fest.
The Empire Village Council held a work session on February 13, 2025, at the Empire Township Hall. Key topics included agenda adjustments, public comments on agenda items, and various council member reports. New business focused on the Empire Winter Fest, where the council approved the use of village property along with waiving permit fees.
The Solon Township Board convened on February 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM, led by Supervisor Chris Comeaux. Key discussions focused on financial updates, community events like the Cedar Polka Fest, and the proposed Short Term Rental Ordinance. Resolutions for poverty exemption guidelines and salary adjustments for officials were set for review at the March 29 Annual Meeting.
The Centerville Township Board held a regular meeting on February 12, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. Key discussions included updates from the Housing Action Committee, financial reports, and corrections to the P&L report. The Board approved the meeting agenda, set the Annual Meeting date for March 22, and began the budget process for 2025-2026.
