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 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.
This document summarizes follow-up information from the Executive Meeting held on September 10, 2024. It addresses the MACC fee agreement, MIDC caseload, recommendations from TruGreen, and budget impacts related to a new hire and proposed salary increases. Key attachments include a cost analysis of the new hire overlap and a salary proposal for the Chief Deputy Treasurer.
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.
**Meeting Overview:** This document summarizes the agenda for the Empire Village Council Work Session held on September 12, 2024, at the Empire Township Hall. The meeting covers a range of topics, from standard procedural items to specific local issues. The agenda includes opportunities for public input, reports from department heads and council members, and both old and new business items.
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.
The Solon Township Board held a regular meeting on September 12, 2024, discussing key financials and project updates. The treasurer reported assets of $512,519.03. The board approved several measures, including a new election tabulator, liquor license for Heartwood Ciders, and plans for the Cedar River project, while addressing ongoing issues with township infrastructure.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Leelanau Township Hall. The agenda includes procedural items and a public hearing on a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Farm Stay Campsites, designed to gather public input and analyze the potential impacts on zoning regulations.
The amendments aim to regulate the establishment and operation of Farm Stay Campsites, defined as small campgrounds linked to commercial farming activities. They focus on minimizing disruptions to residential and agricultural environments, include operational limitations like noise restrictions and guest occupancy caps, and mandate detailed management plans for the review process to ensure local compliance.
