County News
The Leelanau County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is seeking county resident input on a survey.
The full survey can be completed in approximately 10 to 15 minutes, and is available at the following link - https://forms.office.com/r/nxGYd6Cw0y
Deadline for all submissions is Friday, September 2, 2022.
Leelanau County is auctioning off three (3) retired patrol vehicles, a separate covered trailer, a kayak trailer, and eleven (11) kayaks.
More information on how to place on bid and review the offerings is available on the bid/vendor info page - https://www.leelanau.gov/bids.asp
Bids can be submitted through the auction site from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has begun the process of soliciting applicants for the various openings on Boards and Commissions.
For more information, including specific board vacancies, including information on the respective board, please visit the Boards and Commissions page: https://www.leelanau.gov/adminboards.asp
The Leelanau County Drain Commissioner is seeking proposals from interested, experienced, and qualified individuals and firms for the purpose of constructing a storm drain for the Lake Bluffs Drain. More information is available at the following link -
https://www.leelanau.gov/bids.asp
Deadline for submissions is 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022
Leelanau County has an opening for an County Administrator.
More information on the position including the Job Description is available on the Employment Opportunities page - https://www.leelanau.gov/adminemployment.asp
Right to Farm Act / Zoning & Planning for Successful Agriculture in your Community.
Presented: Wednesday April 27 at the Leelanau County Government Center
Hosted by: Leelanau County Planning Commission
Speaker: Ryan Coffey Hoag, Government & Public Policy / Community & Economic Development at Michigan State University.
Leelanau County seeks qualified applicants for a full-time (35-hours per week) Finance Director.
More information on this position, including a job description and instructions on how to apply online, please visit the Employment Opportunities page - https://www.leelanau.gov/adminemployment.asp
For more information regarding the South Bar Lake Drainage District's proposed options and results of the scope meeting, please visit the following link - https://www.leelanau.gov/lcdcddsbl.asp
Please forward your comments to levans@leelanau.gov for review by the Drain Commissioner
The Versiti Blood Center of Michigan has teamed up with the Leelanau County League of Women Voters to accept blood donations at the Leelanau County Government Center's Community Meeting Room.
The next scheduled drive is set for Wednesday, August 10, with appointments between 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
More information is available by contacting Versiti at 1-866-MIBLOOD, or visit https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/144128 to schedule an appointment.
In partnership with Tyler Technologies, the Leelanau County Register of Deeds Office is offering a free service - Fraud Guard.
Fraud Guard is a tool that helps protect you or your business from being the victim of
property fraud. It can simply alert you to any property, mortgage or real estate activity in
Leelanau County associated with a name(s) that you select. Once you register for the
free service, you will receive an email notice whenever the name you are monitoring is
on a document that has been recorded in this county.
Please click on this link - https://www.leelanau.gov/howdoia.asp?rid=194 to sign up.
Leelanau County has housing funds available for emergency work on single-family owner-occupied homes. Funds are being administered through Northwest MI Community Action Agency (NMCAA) on behalf of Leelanau County.
Examples of Emergency Projects include: failing furnace, septic, well, broken windows, dangerous or unhealthy conditions.
Homeowners must meet income eligibility requirements, occupy the home as their residence, and agree to a lien (mortgage) on the property if repair is more than $2,500. (Mortgages are deferred with 0% interest and no required monthly payment. Mortgage payable upon transfer of property by sale, death, or conveyance.)
For an application and more information: contact Leslie Casselman at NWMCAA at 231-346-2121 or email: lcasselman@nmcaa.net
Hearing impaired? Contact the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777.
Have shrink wrap you need to dispose of?
Check out this article for information and costs to dispose of shrink wrap through Bay Area Recycling for Charities.
Or contact:
Bay Area Recycling for Charities,
14407 Industrial Dr. Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 883-4360
Hours: M – F, 9am to 4pm
Bay Area Recycling for Charities
466 US 31 South, Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 632-2272
Hours: M – F, 9 am – 4 pm
The Leelanau Early Childhood Development Commission has received a grant from the Child Care Innovation Fund to help establish more infant & toddler child care businesses in Leelanau County.
More information is listed on the poster at right - or call 231-942-4537, or visit www.leelanauearlychildhood.org
The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) was established to mitigate hardships associated with the coronavirus pandemic by providing funds to prevent homeowner mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosure, loss or utilities or homeowner energy services or homeowners experiencing financial hardship on or after 1/21/2020 or hardship that occurred before 1/21/2020 but continued after that date.
Who is Eligible?
- Homeowners with household incomes less than 15% of Area Median Income (AMI)
- Homeowners who own and occupy the property as their primary residence
- Homeowners must have and explain a financial hardship directly related to COVID-19 on or after 1/21/2020
This program was opened to the public on 2/14/2022.
Up to $25,000 Grant per household to pay:
- Delinquent mortgage, housing expenses, including property tax and insurance escrow shortages
- Delinquent land contract payments, mobile home consumer loan payments or mobile home park lot payments
- Delinquent property taxes
- Delinquent condominium/homeowners' association fees
- Delinquent homeowner's insurance
- Delinquent utilities, gas, electric, water, sewer
- Delinquent internet broadband services
The Drain Commissioner has released preliminary conceptual designs for the Lake Bluffs Drainage District, which can be found at the following link: https://www.leelanau.gov/lcdcddlb.asp
Please click here to see the latest on the Official results, as reported for the November 2, 2021 Special Election and City General Election in Leelanau County.
Let's continue to keep our Earth clean by recycling properly. Hazardous waste such as batteries, oil, electronics, etc. do not belong in the garbage or your local recycling site. To properly dispose such items and more, contact the Planning Department for an appointment for 2022 collections. Collections are for Leelanau County Households only and by appointment. Costs for these collections are covered under P.A. 69 of 2005 - a charge placed on Winter Tax Bills.
For more information, questions and/or to schedule an appointment for a future Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic and Document Shredding collection call (231) 256-9812 or email planning@leelanau.gov
Video (1 hour) – Solar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKue4KzAYIE
Video (1 hour) – Michigan Right to Farm Act/GAAMPs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwyDdhsaqyw
The Leelanau County Government Center has a "retired US Flag" receptacle within the double doors of the front entrance.
For more information on how to get vaccinated for COVID-19, please visit the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department's homepage - https://www.bldhd.org/
The Benzie/Leelanau District Health Department is currently scheduling COVID Vaccination appointments for those included in Phase 1B (including, but not limited to):
- First Responders
- Corrections Staff
- School Employees
- Child Care Workers
- Citizens 65 years old+
COVID-19 Vaccine Sign-Up Form link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OU8ELMhU3kuPzesR6ujfWimrahLx0sFFlkZCnSlZgJVUQjFPRVBWT084Mk1BMkdHTFFXMUFWRlpCWC4u
PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a formal acknowledgment email or phone call confirming you have signed up for the vaccination.
COVID-19 Questions Form link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OU8ELMhU3kuPzesR6ujfWimrahLx0sFFlkZCnSlZgJVUOVlWODVYQVYySUJYTEpNOTRTSEdCVVVMRi4u
Volunteer Information:
- Greeters & Runners – assist with general functions at the clinics; greeting patients, assisting with paperwork, directing foot traffic, stocking supplies, etc.
- Vaccinators – qualified individuals licensed to administer vaccines
- Vaccine Assistants – monitoring patients post vaccine, assist with scheduling booster appointments
Steps to Enroll as Volunteer:
- Register with Michigan Volunteer Registry - https://www.mivolunteerregistry.org/
- Complete Volunteer Form for BLDHD - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OU8ELMhU3kuPzesR6ujfWimrahLx0sFFlkZCnSlZgJVUQVgwMTg2WFdEMUdCSVk0VFpOMTRDUURHNS4u
Aging Hotline (where seniors can obtain information on where vaccines are currently available): (231) 715-5557
Local Public Health Information Hotline: (231) 882-2197
State Public Health Information Hotline: 1-888-535-6136 or email COVID19@michigan.gov
Munson Healthcare COVID-19 Hotline: (231) 935-0951
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners during its August 18, 2020, Regular Session, Approved Leelanau County Resolution #2020-014, "A Resolution to Condemn Racism in Leelanau County."
The full text of the resolution can be viewed on the September 15, 2020, Regular Session Meeting Page: https://www.leelanau.gov/meetingdetails.asp?MAId=1976
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners during its September 15, 2020, Regular Session, Approved Leelanau County Resolution #2020-015, "A Resolution to Recognize the First Day of October as Indigenous Peoples Day."
The full text of the resolution can be viewed on the September 15, 2020, Regular Session Meeting Page: https://www.leelanau.gov/meetingdetails.asp?MAId=1986
Due to the recent rise in COVID-related illnesses, the Leelanau County Government Center will be open by appointment only beginning Wednesday, November 18.
Not sure where to vote? The County's GIS department has created a map of all polling locations, including Commissioner Districts. Please visit the following page - https://www.leelanau.gov/howdoia.asp?rid=199
Following the directives of the Michigan Supreme Court and the State Court Administrative Office, the Hon. Marian Kromkowski has issued a "Phase One Plan", which focuses on the obligations to protect the health of litigants, judicial branch employees, and the public, while still providing essential services.
A complete copy of the plan can be found on the following page: https://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/probate_family_ct_phase_one_06012020.pdf
https://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/statementofvotescastrpt_5.pdf
by Michelle Crocker
The Building Safety Department has posted important information relating to COVID-19 on its webpage - https://www.leelanau.cc/concodes.asp
The 24-Hour Crisis Help Line is 1-833-295-0616
Call if an individual is -
- Experiencing out of control behaviors that place him/herself at risk of harming themselves or others;
- Expressing thoughts of suicide;
- Experiencing severe stress that is resulting in a significant decline in daily and/or family functioning, or
- You just don't know what else to do.
United Way of Northwest Michigan has a 24/7 Information and Referral service for our area. Dial 211 to get connected or text your zip code to 898211.
HASTA NUEVO AVISO
Para los clientes del Tribunal de Distrito 86, las áreas de Criminal / Traffic / Civil y Probation Clerk estarán cerradas al tráfico peatonal pero estarán disponibles por teléfono.
Para obtener información más detallada, consulte lo siguiente:
https://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/lettersized_covid_poster_spanish_1.pdf
Tuesday Office Hours for Veterans Affairs Services have been suspended until further notice, due to COVID-19.
Please contact the Grand Traverse County Veterans Affairs Office directly for any questions or concerns - http://www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us/995/Veterans-Affairs
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
For clients of the 86th District Court, the Criminal/Traffic/Civil and Probation Clerk areas will be closed to foot traffic but will be available by phone.
For more detailed information, please visit the following page - https://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/covid_poster_03162020.pdf
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Approved a Resolution in Appreciation of First Responders
The Veterans Affairs Office has announced a new, free program available for eligible Veterans who are experiencing hearing loss issues; more information on the Heroes With Hearing Loss Program can be obtained by visiting the Veterans Affairs page - https://www.leelanau.cc/veterans.asp
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Leelanau County Treasurer: Keeping families in their homes is my top priority As Leelanau County Treasurer, keeping families in their homes is one of my top priorities. Over the past several years, we have worked hard to prevent tax foreclosures with 2017 remarkably having none. Help is available for Leelanau County homeowners struggling to pay delinquent property taxes. At the Treasurer’s office, we’re here to help the residents of Leelanau County navigate and qualify for different assistance programs. If you or someone you know has delinquent taxes from 2015 or earlier, I urge you to reach out to us so that we can help you stay in your home and set up a payment plan to get your back taxes paid. Hardship extension For qualifying homeowners with two or more years of delinquent property taxes, we offer hardship extensions in order to prevent foreclosure. This gives families the option to work with us to come up with a monthly payment plan to become current and prevent property tax foreclosure. In addition, we offer multi-year payment plans. These new plans, together with a hardship extension, gives families that are struggling financially an opportunity to escape the cycle of barely avoiding foreclosure year-after-year, and give them peace of mind knowing that their home is safe. Veterans For 100 percent disabled veterans, an exemption from property taxes on a primary residence is available and can save disabled veterans thousands of dollars on current and future years property taxes. Please contact the Leelanau County Veteran’s Affairs Office at 231-256-9711 for more information. Credit card payments To make it easier and more convenient to pay delinquent property taxes, we offer online and phone payment via credit card. You can also come into the office and pay with your credit card. Go to the Treasurer’s website at www.leelanau.cc/treasurer and click on “Pay Delinquent Taxes Online.”
If you have delinquent property taxes and fear you may lose your home, please contact my office. Whether it’s applying for assistance, working on hardship extensions to help pay off delinquent property taxes, or navigating available resources, my team is on hand to help homeowners in any way we can. Our mission is to serve you and we will continue to fight and work hard to help Leelanau County families stay in their homes. StepForwardMichigan.org Step Forward Michigan still has millions of dollars for qualified homeowners who are struggling with back taxes and back mortgages. Please visit: stepforwardmichigan.org for more information. Getting help Residents can call the Treasurer’s office at 231-256-9838, email us at treasurer@co.leelanau.mi.us, or go to our website at www.leelanau.cc/treasurer to get more information or set up an appointment. |
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The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners recently held a Committee of the Whole Session to hear presentations from other agencies relative to septic systems and water quality.
A "Guide for Leelanau County Homeowners" is available for review on the Clean Water homepage - https://www.leelanau.cc/lcw.asp
Effective January, 2018, The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office has designated R.E. Risk & Associates to conduct all property foreclosure sales within Leelanau County.
More information is available on the LCSO page - https://www.leelanau.cc/foreclosuresales.asp
Did you know there is currently an outbreak of HEPATITIS A? Food handlers can pass this infection to others when preparing and serving food. You can protect yourself and others by getting the HEPATITIS A Vaccine.
Call the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department at 231-256-0200 to schedule an appointment to get your vaccine.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners during its September 19, 2017, Regular Session, approved County Resolution #2017-012, "A Resolution to Recognize the First Day of October as Indigenous Peoples Day."
A PowerPoint presentation by County resident Robin Carden is available for viewing - http://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/indigenous_peoples_day_rev_09272017_r_carden.pdf
A signed copy of the Resolution is available on the Resolutions and Ordinances Page - http://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/indigenous_peoples_day_cr_2017_012.pdf
The NEW 2017 Leelanau County Plat Books are in - you can make purchase arrangements through the Conservation District, 231-256-9783, or by visiting - http://www.leelanaucd.org/2017-plat-books/
We are in the process of implementing the Leelanau County Web Site. We will be continuing to improve the content on the new site and hope to have as much historical data as possible. Additional features are currently underway and will be announced as they are rolled out. Thank you for your patience as we add these new features.
In order to insure that the web site displays information properly, you should clear the history in your internet browser. In Internet Explorer you clear the history in Internet Options under Tools. In Firefox you clear the history in the Privacy tab under Options, and in Google Chrome you clear the history in History under Options.
The Search option will not function correctly until the Google Search Engine has finished indexing our new web site. The search option right now will still display our old site information and will not find the proper page due to the conversion. I will post an update once the search has been reindexed to the new data.