This document summarizes the Kasson Township Board meeting held on March 13, 2024. The meeting included routine items, financial reports, unfinished business like a cemetery workshop, and new business such as reappointments and service proposals. Capital projects discussed included the Maple City Improvement Project and Township Hall renovation, concluding with public comments and adjournment.
This document outlines the upcoming bills and their respective due dates for various services and supplies required by the Township of Kasson, totaling an outstanding balance of $4,965.84. The bills include services from CenturyLink for phone services, Consumers Energy for lighting, and other service providers necessary for both operational and administrative functions.
This report summarizes the activities of the Kasson Township Zoning Administrator (ZA), Timothy A. Cypher, for February 2024. The ZA issued two Land Use Permits, including one for a ground-mount solar array. Additionally, the report highlights various inquiries received regarding special land use permits, lot consolidations, and zoning/site plan reviews.
The Cherry Capital Airport Zoning Joint Board Meeting on March 14, 2024, covered federal, state, and local airport zoning regulations. Discussions included FAA regulations under 14 CFR Part 77 and the Michigan Airport Zoning Act of 1950. Zoning around Cherry Capital Airport involves five zones with specific restrictions to mitigate hazards, emphasizing compliance and local control.
This document outlines the process for establishing an airport zoning ordinance in Michigan, focusing on Section 17 of the Michigan Airport Zoning Act. The purpose is to regulate land use near publicly owned airports, limiting structure heights, and managing other potential hazards to air navigation. It details the roles of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and others.
The Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) served 582,908 passengers in 2022, marking its second-best year, driven by strong leisure travel and a slight rebound in business travel despite staffing challenges. TVC is investing in infrastructure, including an Instrument Landing System for safety, while focusing on terminal expansion and sustainability initiatives. It remains a community pillar in Northern Michigan.
The key topics discussed in this regular township board meeting include the approval of previous meeting minutes, treasurer’s report, planning commission updates, zoning administrator’s report, old business such as the review of fire and rescue services and the proposed short-term rental ordinance, and new business such as the renewal of the fire/emergency service millage.
This document summarizes the proceedings of two Empire Township Board meetings held in March 2024. The regular meeting addressed routine matters, including board appointments and discussions on road improvements. The special meeting focused on the proposed 2024/2025 fiscal year budget, increasing specific line items, and approving amendments to the current year’s budgets.
The Leelanau Township Board convened on February 13, 2024, led by Chair Mike McMillan. The agenda included discussions on hiring an auditing firm, the approval of hiring a firefighter for the EMS team, and significant community issues highlighted during public comments. The Board approved previous minutes and bills incurred, totaling over $70,000.
The Leelanau Township Board passed a resolution on March 12, 2024, to explore a joint planning and housing commission with the Village of Northport. This initiative responds to a 2019 housing study projecting a need for 367 rental and 301 owner-occupied units in Leelanau County by 2025, highlighting urgent housing needs for low-income residents.
