The regular meeting of the Cleveland Township Board on March 11, 2025, was called to order by Supervisor Tim Stein at 7 pm. The meeting saw the approval of the February 11, 2025 minutes and the Treasurer’s Report for February 28, 2025, reflecting a balance of $669,667.47 after accounting for disbursements and revenue.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. The agenda includes reviewing and approving minutes, reports from various committees, and discussing topics such as budget amendments, housing, and a grant application for Parks and Rec. The board will also take actions on multiple policies.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees held regular meetings on January 14 and February 11, 2025. Public comments focused on Woosley Airport repairs and property taxation. The board discussed ongoing issues with BS&A software, township road assessments, and budget timeline. In February, discussions included recreational area security, salary increases, and property tax exemptions.
The author opposes the proposed land swap involving Buster Dame Park, arguing it’s not in the Township’s best interest. They emphasize the park’s value as accessible open space and advocate for community input on its future usage. The author also suggests awaiting the Village’s plans for the 7th Street frontage before considering any land swap.
In February 2025, the Leelanau Township Planning Commission rejected a communications tower application after a flawed three-year process. While public support for improved communications was significant, opposition arose from vocal neighbors. Criticism of the decision highlighted an overly stringent interpretation of zoning standards, urging a need for updated ordinances and a new tower proposal at a different site.
This document outlines the agenda for the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025. Key topics include updates from the Administrator, action items for court appointments, 911 surcharge decisions, and discussions on a proposed Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Traverse City-Garfield urban area, among others.
This document is a request to waive board policy regarding bid requirements, specifically concerning the MERS Defined Benefit Plan Adoption Agreement amendment. The proposed amendment aims to exclude County Administrators hired on or after March 31, 2025, from the MERS plan, as outlined in the incoming County Administrator’s employment agreement.
This document outlines requests submitted to the Board of Commissioners for allocation permissions via Intent Letters for the spring 2025 cycle. It details five distinct projects, including monetary requests and intended uses of the funds, emphasizing the necessity for the Board’s permission to apply for financial support in accordance with Grants Management Policy 8.03.
The Leelanau County Family Court is seeking funding through the 2% Spring Cycle to support its summer activity program for youth. The total funding request will not exceed $18,000, which will cover costs for 11 new bikes, a bike trailer, helmets, and a bike mounting kit for safe storage, due to the current fleet’s deteriorating condition.
The Leelanau County Road Commission oversees 598 miles of county roads, maintaining primary and local paved roads, along with seasonal routes. With a budget of $9.4 million for 2024, it focuses on local road maintenance and plans significant improvements from 2024-2029, including chip seal work, crack sealing, and pursuing additional funding for reconstruction projects.
