The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on October 1, 2024, to review the 2025 budget. Interim Administrator Richard Lewis presented various action items, focusing on infrastructure and a funding request for the Traverse Area District Library. Key decisions were made regarding budgetary priorities and capital improvements for upcoming projects.
The toolkit serves as a roadmap for local governments to effectively utilize opioid settlement funds. It outlines key spending principles aimed at saving lives and promoting equity, while detailing actionable steps for stakeholder engagement and accountability. Strategies informed by state guidance emphasize collaboration and the importance of including those with lived experiences in addressing the overdose crisis.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission’s regular meeting on September 26, 2024, aims to facilitate public engagement by providing a virtual attendance option via Zoom. The agenda includes key action items discussing the Farm Stay Campground text amendment, a Master Plan workshop, and reviewing previous meeting minutes. Public comments will be invited twice to ensure community input.
The Empire Village Council held a regular meeting on September 24, 2024. The agenda included public hearings on a water rate increase, Beach Park Ordinance No. 150, and Zoning Ordinance Section 3.12 regarding signs. A presentation by Gabridge & Co. on the FY 2023-24 audit was also scheduled, along with several key issues to address.
This document summarizes the regular meeting of the Empire Village Council held on September 24, 2024. The meeting addressed several key issues including water rate increases, a beach park ordinance, and revisions to the zoning ordinance concerning signs. Public hearings were conducted for the water rate increase and sign ordinance. The council reviewed and approved a variety of motions.
The Empire Village Council has scheduled a Public Hearing on September 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Empire Township Hall. The hearing will discuss the Water Utility Rate Increase, Village Beach Park Ordinance No. 150, and Village Zoning Ordinance, Section 3.12 Signs. Interested persons are welcome to attend and provide comments.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners met on September 17, 2024, where they approved several key items, including a one-year extension for the lawn mowing contract and salary adjustments for the Chief Deputy Treasurer and Chief Deputy Register of Deeds. The board discussed the county budget and updates on various administrative matters. Public comments were also received.
The Traverse Transportation Coordinating Initiative (TTCI) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) responsible for transportation planning in the Traverse City urbanized area. Currently, Leelanau County lacks representation on the Technical Committee, and the Policy Board requires an alternate representative due to a recent resignation. Appointments are urgent with limited upcoming meetings in 2024.
Key discussions during the Empire Village Council’s work session on September 12, 2024, included revisions to the Sign Ordinance, finalizing job descriptions for key positions, addressing a Planning Commission vacancy, and reviewing improvements at the Recycling Center. The Council also considered parking regulations for the Beach Park and discussed traffic signs on Niagara Street.
This document summarizes the Northport Village Council meeting of September 12, 2024, presided over by President Christopher McCann. Topics included meeting minutes approval, a wind turbine tower removal update, a water cost study revealing financial challenges, and plans for rate increases. Discussions also addressed playground installation, shoreline concerns, and the adoption of the Northport Village Nuisance Ordinance.
