The Leland Township Board held a budget meeting on March 25, 2025, discussing the Sewer Operating budget, user rate increases, and park maintenance costs. They decided to continue working with Shaub Outdoor Services for cemetery maintenance while considering bidding options in the future. The annual meeting on April 14, 2025, may feature the Community Recreational Plan.
This document contains the minutes from the Solon Township Board Budget Meeting held on March 20, 2025. The primary focus was the discussion and modification of the proposed 2025-2026 budget, including district assessments, parks, computer upgrades, and cemetery operations. The board reviewed revenue sources and made significant adjustments to several line items reflecting changes in anticipated revenues.
The Leelanau Township Parks and Recreation Committee held a meeting on March 19, 2025. The committee reviewed and approved the previous meeting minutes. They discussed a transfer of a DNR park requirement from Buster Dame Park to the 7th St Property, inviting public comment on ideas for both parks and various committee issues.
The Leelanau Township Parks and Recreation Committee held a meeting on March 19, 2025. The committee reviewed and approved the previous meeting minutes. They discussed a transfer of a DNR park requirement from Buster Dame Park to the 7th St Property, inviting public comment on ideas for both parks and various committee issues.
This document addresses a proposed land swap between Leelanau Township and the Village of Northport concerning Buster Dame Park and the 7th Street property. The author argues against the swap, citing its lack of practicality and negative impacts on the community, advocating for maintaining the park while developing the 7th Street property for housing.
Buster Dame Park and 7th Street are central to a proposed land swap between Leelanau Township and the Village, which has sparked significant public concern. Buster Dame Park, easily accessible and the only full-sized ball diamond in the area, offers potential for various enhancements as outlined in the Parks and Rec Plan 2022-2026. These improvements include parking, sidewalks, picnic facilities, and more.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held their regular session on March 18, 2025, under Chairman Steve Yoder. Key decisions included appointing Craig Wright as Attorney Magistrate and approving various 2% grant allocations. The Board also adopted a resolution for accessibility improvements at Veronica Valley County Park, committing to a local match funding of $50,000.
This Executive Summary outlines the key elements of the Leelanau Township Master Plan, designed to guide the community’s future. The plan addresses demographics, housing, natural features, coastal resiliency, and more. It identifies priorities and provides recommendations for policy updates, aimed at promoting efficient resource use, environmental quality, and informed zoning decisions.
The board tabled several items on the agenda due to lack of information, yet approved it along with public comments regarding the Short Term Rental Ordinance. The treasurer provided a financial report, which was approved, and updates were given by the Planning Commission. New business included approving sports league lease agreements and changing the June meeting date.
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.
