The Leland Township Planning Commission (PC) Annual Report for 2023 outlines significant activities and decisions made by the Commission throughout the year. The report details monthly meetings and public hearings, highlighting key developments such as the revocation of a Special Land Use Permit for Mountain Harbor and the approval of Peninsula Provisions and Riverside Inn site plans.
The 2023 Annual Report for Leland Township Fire & Rescue highlights the department’s commitment to continuous improvement and community service. Under the leadership of Fire Chief Dan Besson, the department has navigated challenges, including staff turnover and equipment delays, achieving a competitive collective bargaining agreement aimed at attracting and retaining firefighters, enhancing operational readiness.
The Leland Township Zoning Administrator’s Annual Report for 2023 highlights 73 land use permits issued, an increase from 67 the previous year. Key categories include single-family residences, additions, and commercial construction. The report details permit types, oversight of inspections, and resident inquiries, reflecting active development and community engagement within Leland Township.
The 2024 assessment roll was certified and delivered on March 5, 2024, with the March Board of Review conducting its meeting on March 11-12. Notable statistics include a total tentative assessed value of real property at $1,162,359,700, with residential assessed values increasing approximately 22% from 2023.
The Suttons Bay Township Board will meet on March 27, 2024, to discuss past meeting minutes, bills, and various new business items, including the Truth in Taxation Hearing and budget adoption for 2024/2025. Public comments will precede adjournment, while the Parks and Recreation Committee prepares for a public feedback session on their 5-year plan.
The Empire Village Council will meet on March 26, 2024, at 7 PM at the Empire Township Hall. The agenda includes public comments, approval of previous minutes, financial statements, updates on the new village office, purchasing a computer for council operations, and discussions on future planning and environmental assessments for new properties.
The Empire Village Council held its regular meeting on March 26, 2024, focusing on the potential purchase of a new Village Office. Renovare presented a slideshow prompting discussions on property appraisal, inspection reports, and an environmental study. The council addressed public concerns regarding financial implications and the need for due diligence in the acquisition process.
The Empire Township Board convened its annual meeting on March 23, 2024, at the Township Hall, with Supervisor Noonan presiding. Key reports were presented by Glen Lake Fire Chief Bryan Ferguson and librarian David Diller, highlighting achievements in training, visitor statistics, and connections with local schools. A motion to increase the clerk’s salary to $42,000/year was passed.
The Bingham Township Regular Board Meeting on March 18, 2024, addressed key agenda items, including the approval of previous minutes, public comments, and committee reports. The meeting highlighted the Annual County Road Commission Report, scheduling a Clean-up Day on May 18, 2024, and appointing Dorothy Jean Coulter to the Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library Board.
This document contains the minutes from the Bingham Township Board meeting held on March 18, 2024. The meeting covered a range of topics, including old business regarding a draft blight ordinance and concrete bids for park improvements, a presentation from the County Road Commission, and various new business items, including a clean-up day contract.
