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.

Special Session:1/24/2024 (Packet)

The main purpose of this special session of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is to discuss and potentially take action on several items related to legal counsel representation, broadband internet services, and a proclamation. The board will consider contracting legal counsel for a dispute, approving a broadband project proposal, and issuing a proclamation to acknowledge an award.

Special Session:1/24/2024 (Notice)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a Special Session for January 24, 2024, to discuss several important items, including a potential contract with legal counsel for litigation against Grand Traverse County regarding the BATA Inter-Local Agreement, a proposal related to Point Broadband, and a proclamation honoring Dick Grout’s French Legion of Honor Award.

Regular Meeting (Packet)

The Empire Village Council Regular Meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2024, addressing critical topics including public comments, financial statements, and updates on the Asset Mapping Group. The council aims to enhance community engagement via TextMyGov, fostering resident participation and transparency in local governance while discussing the Capital Improvement Plan for 2024-2029.

Regular Meeting (Minutes)

This document summarizes the Empire Village Council Regular Meeting held on January 23, 2024. Key topics discussed included an attorney update concerning a FOIA request and subsequent settlement agreement, which the council approved. Significant decisions included approving the Release and Settlement Agreement, Capital Improvement Plan, and passing Resolution No. 1 of 2024 regarding road dedication.

Regular Meeting (Settlement Agreement Exhibits)

In response to the Village Council’s motion on January 24, 2023, a Task Force has been established consisting of five village residents. Marc Oberschulte, a local resident with prior experience in government and funding research, expressed a strong interest in contributing to the Task Force’s objectives related to research and grant opportunities for the village.

Budget Workshop (Minutes)

This document summarizes the Leland Township General Fund Budget Workshop held on January 19, 2024. The meeting, attended by Susan Och, Shirley Garthe, Lisa Brookfield, Clint Mitchell, and Mariann Kirch, focused on a detailed line-by-line review of the budget and discussion of key financial considerations for the upcoming year. The workshop commenced at 10:30 AM.