Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, February 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (draft minutes for approval)

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The Leelanau Township Planning Commission held its regular meeting on January 25, 2024. A quorum was established, and the agenda was approved with additional items on renewable energy legislation and zoning ordinance consolidation. Residents voiced concerns regarding the Shoreline Residential District and the Planning Commission’s website. The next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2024.

Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, February 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Public Comment)

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This document compiles public comments for the Leelanau Township Planning Commission meeting on February 22, 2024. Elizabeth Mallek advocates for including language from the Centerville Master Plan, expressing concerns about community input. Phil Hallstedt proposes an agritourism amendment, focusing on farmstays, balancing economic opportunities with the preservation of the township’s rural character.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

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The meeting, which began at 7:00 p.m., covered various topics, including approval of minutes and the agenda, communications, public comment, and commissioner comments. Key motions passed involved the approval of the consent agenda, which included grant applications, contract renewals, and travel approvals. The board addressed action items, with significant discussion centered on a grant application for renewable energy.

Regular meeting (Public Comment – T. and J. Petersen, 2/20/2024)

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Tom and Jean Petersen, residents of Empire Township, express their support for a solar grant initiative, emphasizing the importance of clean energy for children’s well-being and energy affordability for families. They believe in clean and affordable energy as essential for a healthy community and request that their endorsement of the solar grant be shared with all county commissioners.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

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The Solon Township Board convened for its regular meeting on February 15, 2024, at the Solon Township Hall in Cedar, MI. The meeting commenced at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Jim Lautner. Board members present included Supervisor Lautner, Treasurer Joan Gauthier, Clerk Shirley Mikowski, and Trustee Steve Yoder.

Regular Meeting (Packet)

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The Centerville Township Board has adopted several key resolutions for 2024, addressing poverty exemptions, natural hazard mitigation, and township board salaries. Resolution 2024-04 establishes guidelines for poverty exemptions, ensuring transparency in the process while reflecting the township’s commitment to supporting financial need. Additionally, resolutions on salaries for the Supervisor, Clerk, and Treasurer were passed.

Regular Meeting (Minutes)

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The Centerville Township Board held its regular meeting on February 14, 2024. Key agenda items included financial updates, committee reports, and new business. The Treasurer’s report was approved alongside discussions on the fire millage renewal. Rolf Von Walthausen was appointed to the Planning Commission, and several important resolutions were also adopted.

Regular meeting:2/13/2024 (Minutes)

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The Cleveland Township Board in Leelanau County convened for their regular meeting on February 13, 2024. The agenda included administrative items and public comment opportunities. Reports from officials covered areas such as planning and assessment. Notably, discussions included reappointment of representatives, referendum requests for road maintenance funding, and new business items for the upcoming budget.

Executive Board:2/13/2024 (County Administrator Report, 2/13/2024)

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Construction of the Lower Level Health Dept. Environmental Division is progressing as scheduled, with an update expected at the construction meeting. The project is still on track for a March 31, 2024, completion date. Further updates include a hearing on February 21st regarding a dispute within the 911-FOPLC Dispatch, with Cohl, Stoker, & Toskey representing the County.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

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The Empire Township Board met on February 13, 2024, led by Supervisor Carl Noonan. Key discussions included reimbursement for Cemetery Manager Claude Fields’ Ancestry membership and financial updates from Treasurer Price. The Board adopted Resolution 2024-02 for the County’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and held a special meeting on February 21 to address officer salaries.