On January 9, 2024, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened for an Executive Board Session, approving the agenda without amendments. Updates were given by the County Administrator and other authorities. Key items included accepting an anonymous donation, approving Conservation District work orders, and renewing legal contracts, alongside discussions on the Broadband Project.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has scheduled its Executive Board meetings for 2023 on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Notable changes include meetings on the first Tuesday of October and December. Draft minutes will be available for the public and accessibility services are offered for individuals with disabilities.
In the recent update presented by the County Administrator during the Board of Commissioners (BOC) regular session on January 9, 2024, appreciation was expressed for Lori EuBanks, the Interim Executive Assistant, for her support in compiling Board materials. A key update includes the introduction of Jill Rowley as the new Executive Assistant for Administration.
The Empire Township Board held a regular meeting on January 9, 2024, discussing key items such as poverty exemptions for fixed public assistance income, an agreement with Glen Lake Schools for tax collection, and reviewing the latest Master Plan draft. Additionally, the township hall kitchen renovation plans were approved with a contract cost not to exceed $150,000.
The Elmwood Township Board convened for a regular meeting on December 12, 2022, approving the 2023 budget, setting salaries, and adopting the Capital Improvement Plan. A significant agenda item was Trustee Jim O’Rourke’s resignation. The board subsequently appointed Kyle Trevas and Jordan Gallagher to fill the vacant trustee positions, ensuring continued governance stability.
The Charter Township of Elmwood held its regular board meeting on January 8, 2024. Supervisor Shaw called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All board members were present, and the consent calendar was unanimously approved. The agenda modification included deleting the Discovery Pier update. Supervisor Shaw reported on a pre-construction meeting, indicating readiness to start the project.
This document summarizes the Leland Township Board Meeting held on January 8, 2024. The meeting commenced with standard procedures including approvals of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Public comments were made regarding the MDOT paving plans, a request for a referendum vote on the zoning ordinance, and concerns about proposed infrastructure projects.
The Northport Village Council convened its regular meeting on January 4, 2024, led by President Christopher McCann. The agenda and minutes from the previous meeting were approved without amendments. The meeting addressed various public comments, with residents expressing diverse views on housing and development issues, notably opposing a potential contract with Housing North while others praised its efforts.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole met on January 3, 2024, discussing the Organizational Culture Survey Results. HR Director Darcy Weaver and MLI consultant Dr. John Scholten shared findings from an 85 out of 117 employee response rate, emphasizing the significance of employee perceptions for organizational improvement and communication issues within the county.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a Committee of the Whole Session to discuss the outcomes of the recent Organizational Culture Survey. This meeting will take place on January 3, 2024, in the Commissioner Meeting Room, focusing on reviewing survey results vital for improving the county’s organizational culture and administration effectiveness.
