The Leland Township Board has scheduled a budget workshop for the General Fund for the fiscal year 2024-25. This workshop is set for Monday, February 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM, at the Leland Township office. The agenda includes discussions on key areas such as Planning and Zoning, ensuring alignment with operational needs and community goals.
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission convened on February 1, 2024, with key topics including zoning ordinance revisions and the upcoming Master Plan review. The focus was on content-neutral ordinance changes, short-term rentals, and accessory dwelling units. Future considerations included addressing nuisances and the development of a checklist for the Master Plan review to initiate in March.
The Glen Arbor Township Board meeting, convened on February 20, 2024, reviewed significant financial reports with a General Fund total of $1,032,868.05. Approved initiatives included Resolution 1-2024 on natural hazard mitigation and salary adjustments for officials. The meeting emphasized community engagement, with a public budget hearing scheduled for March 19, 2024.
The 2023 Leelanau Township Planning Commission Annual Report outlines the commission’s activities and achievements, including the update of the Master Plan and the approval of the Seth Road conditional rezoning. Recognized with the John Nelson Water Stewardship Award, the commission remains focused on workforce housing initiatives and community engagement, showcasing dedicated efforts in planning and development.
The document is the draft minutes of the Leelanau Township Planning Commission’s regular meeting held on November 8, 2023. Key points include calls to order, the approval of the agenda, public comments on workforce housing, and discussions on the Master Plan update. The next meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2023.
On January 24, 2024, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a Committee of the Whole meeting, chaired by Ty Wessell. Key discussions included financial governance structures presented by MSU Extension’s John Amrhein, who favored the Controller statute over a County Administrator role, addressing concerns about departmental communication and organizational structure reviews within the county.
The Empire Village Council Regular Meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2024, addressing critical topics including public comments, financial statements, and updates on the Asset Mapping Group. The council aims to enhance community engagement via TextMyGov, fostering resident participation and transparency in local governance while discussing the Capital Improvement Plan for 2024-2029.
This document summarizes the Empire Village Council Regular Meeting held on January 23, 2024. Key topics discussed included an attorney update concerning a FOIA request and subsequent settlement agreement, which the council approved. Significant decisions included approving the Release and Settlement Agreement, Capital Improvement Plan, and passing Resolution No. 1 of 2024 regarding road dedication.
Parks argues against STR restrictions, highlighting that Empire’s natural beauty attracts tourists vital to the local economy. He believes STR owners maintain properties better than some long-term residents and that young visitors boost community vitality. Parks encourages year-round business development, stressing the need for careful planning to preserve the village’s charm and promote sustainable growth.
The Village Council of Empire convened a special meeting on January 23, 2024, to amend Resolution No. 11 of 2023 regarding street dedications in Phase 4 of the New Neighborhood Plat. The amendment, necessitated by post-adoption changes, involves extending Ontario Street to M22, ensuring updated dedication reflects accurate street layout in the revised agreement.
