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Editor’s Note: Peninsula Township Supervisor Maura Sanders reports on upcoming Township meetings, a discussion on farm stays, the Scenic Heritage Route Committee, a Township Flag Design Contest and more. Big thanks to Maura for these township updates. Read on for her note. -jb
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September 19, 2026
The Township Board (TB) held our first regular meeting of the month on Sept. 8th (our 2nd regular meeting will be at 3 p.m. on Sept. 22nd. View the meeting on our YouTube channel here. Cunningham-Limp gave an update on their feasibility study for the future Fire Station #1 at the Township offices/hall property and the potential long range township offices expansion on site. They will have their full report before the TB at the October 13th meeting.
The TB passed the tax rate request that is due to the county. The TB officially agreed to a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society. We had a discussion about Special Assessment Districts (SADs) for private roads within the township and decided not to move forward with creating any new SADs.
Our Road Commissioner, Alan Leman, has encouraged all interested Peninsula Township residents to attend their meetings and offer public comment. Road Commission meetings are typically held on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Road Commission Office. Please call ahead to confirm if you plan on attending a meeting, (231) 922-4848. Cancelled and/or rescheduled meetings are posted here and at our office. The Road Commission Office is located at 1881 LaFranier Road. Click here to view the 2026 Meeting Schedule (PDF).
The Scenic Heritage Route committee met on Sept. 10th. We updated bylaws, formalized the committee roster, and discussed the project timeline. View the meeting video here.
The Planning Commission (PC) held a special meeting on Sept. 14th. They discussed Ordinance #212 – Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendment, as well as several Draft Zoning Ordinances. View the meeting video here.
The Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) held their regular meeting on Sept. 15th. View the meeting video here. The AAC welcomed their newest member, Jeff Kane, to the committee. The majority of the discussion revolved around farm stays. They worked off of the Leelanau Township ordinance (pg. 8 of the meeting packet) regarding “Agritourism Farmstays.”
The Purchase of Development Rights Selection Committee (PDR) held a special meeting on Sept. 16th. They voted to recommend the Warren Farm PDR resolution to the Township Board. They also discussed the need for ensuring available funds for PDR easement enforcement in the future. View the meeting video here.
Looking Ahead To Next Week – And Beyond
The Township Board (TB) will hold their 2nd regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd at 3 p.m. in the Township Hall. The TB will be introduced to four zoning amendments (pg. 33 of the meeting packet), recommended by the Planning Commission, regarding: Signage, Special Use Permits, Chickens (backyard chickens in residential zones), and lighting.
The Warren Farm PDR purchase agreement resolution will be reviewed and discussed with potential action. We will give an update on the WOMP 1 and WOMP 2 (Bonobo) lawsuits, along with the insurance suits. We will also give an update on the FOIA request to the Road Commission, as well as the current disbursement of the road millage and project planning (pg. 117 of the meeting packet).
The Peninsula Township Fire Department is hosting their OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, Sept. 29th from 4 – 7 p.m. at Station #1 (14247 Center Road). Food, Fun, Tours, Demonstrations, Training and Activities. Bring the whole family!
The Peninsula Community Library (PCL) and the Peninsula Township Fire Department are co-sponsoring a Blood Drive at the Library on October 23rd. Please consider donating by signing up and reserving your spot!
Peninsula Township Flag Design Contest
Peninsula Township is one of the few townships in Michigan that does not have its own flag. To that end, the Township Board would like to invite all our local artists to consider designing a flag. Township residents themselves will select the winning design via survey after the designs are received. This contest has the following parameters:
- It’s open to Peninsula Township residents and property owners only.
- The design must fit within standard flag dimensions and be based on the character of OMP.
- There are no fees or awards. The winner will be memorialized as the flag designer.
- The submission deadline is December 31st, 2026, at 5 p.m. to [email protected].
Note: The winning flag design could help inform our future “Welcome to Peninsula Township” sign to be installed on Center Road at the base of the township.
The Parks Committee (PkC) would like to hear your feedback as a Bowers Harbor Pickleball player. Our pickleball community continues to grow, and we’d love your feedback. We’re seeking input on court reservations, scheduling, maintenance, and volunteer opportunities. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete, and your responses will help guide future decisions and improvements to enhance the experience for everyone. Fill out the survey here.
Please keep an eye on all upcoming meetings via the Township website and our live streamed meetings (saved for 30 days) on our YouTube Channel.
Have a great weekend, Neighbors!! 🌻
Maura Sanders, Peninsula Township Supervisor
Phone: (231) 223-7323
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Mondays 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays – Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Friday – Sunday and Holidays. If TCAPS is closed due to weather, Peninsula Township offices are closed at least until 10 a.m. Please check the website homepage for any updates.
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