Leland sewer operations to move in-house

The Leland Township Board is considering a move to bring sewer operations in-house.

Sewer administrator Steve Patmore appeared before the township board Monday and presented a proposal to hire a sewer technician to take over the daily operations of the Leland Township sewer, which serves Leland and the unincorporated village of Lake Leelanau.

The move was recommended by the township sewer commission. Patmore explained the current company contracted to assist the township with technical sewer issues, IAI (Infrastructure Alternatives Inc.) proposes to increase the annual contract amount from $108,000 to $178,000.