Township Board: Township Board: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 5:30pm (packet)

The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on January 14, 2025, discussing topics such as a housing collaboration with Northport and plans for a winter carnival. Actions included reappointing committee members and approving agreements for tax collection. The meeting focused on township operations, infrastructure maintenance, and collaborative efforts with local entities.

Township Annual Meeting & Budget Hearing- 10am (Packet)

The proposed General Fund Budget for 2025/2026 outlines anticipated revenues and expenditures for the township, highlighting total revenues of $798,856.00. Major expense areas include Fire Protection at $346,043.00 and Roads at $460,000.00, with detailed comparisons to the previous fiscal year’s actual revenues and expenditures, ensuring transparency in the township’s financial operations.

Annual Meeting (Proposed Sewer Operating Budget 2025-26)

The Sewer Operating Fund’s financial performance from 2022-2026 shows fluctuating income and expenses. Total income grew from $213,099.34 in 2022-2023 to a projected $258,822.04 in 2024-2025. However, expenses dropped from $229,885.58 to a low of $175,996.86 before rising again, with a projected fund balance of $40,000 by March 31, 2026.

Annual Meeting (Proposed Harbor Operating Budget 2025-26)

This document presents the Harbor Operating Fund’s financial data, detailing income and expenses from 2013-2014 through the proposed budget for 2025-26. The “Income” section shows a consistent increase in total income over the years, while “Expenses” reveal significant spending on salaries, fuel, and contractual services. The proposed budget projects total income of $887,000.00.

Annual Meeting (Proposed Harbor Dredge Budget 2025-26)

This document outlines the financial performance and projections for the Harbor Dredge Maintenance Improvement Fund (Fund 595) for fiscal years 2022-2026. The fund primarily finances dredging operations. For 2023-2024, total income increased to $96,264.95, largely from parking revenue. Projected income for 2024-2025 is $52,235.71, with anticipated expenses of $52,148.89.

Regular Meeting (FY 2025-26 Line Item Budget DRAFT)

The 2024-2025 line item budget for Centerville Township outlines financial planning, revealing a projected total revenue of $659,157, with actual revenues at $607,614 by March 1, 2025. Proposed revenue for FY 2025-2026 is slightly lower at $648,377, while budgeted expenses for FY 2024-2025 were $655,690, reflecting a conservative fiscal approach.

Regular Meeting (CAFR Interlocal Draft)

The Interlocal Fire Department Agreement establishes Cedar Area Fire & Rescue, serving Centerville, Cleveland, Kasson, and Solon in Leelanau County, Michigan. Governed by a 5-member Fire Board, it operates on a budget with specific annual increases and funding from the townships. The agreement has a 10-year term, renewing automatically unless a township withdraws.

Work Session (Packet)

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.