Douglas J. Mills

The board meeting included a training presentation on the impacts of domestic violence in the workplace. Reports were provided regarding various community events and initiatives, including the successful art sale, the Christmas Decor Tour, Small Business Saturday, and recent local tournaments. Action was taken to accept the resignation of a board member, and a donation request from the L'Anse Figure Skating Club was denied due to membership eligibility criteria. Discussion items included the strategy for a 2026 sponsorship brochure, preparations for board member and officer elections at the upcoming annual meeting, and updates to the scholarship committee structure. A decision was made to restrict member speaking time during the annual meeting.

The board received an overview of the CCISD CTE program, which is seeking a millage renewal on the upcoming ballot to support its operations. Action was taken to update authorized check signers on the Chamber's bank account. Discussion items included scholarship application deadlines, sponsorship progress, board recruitment, the resignation of the Vice President, and a cash flow projection. Committee updates were provided for the Dynamo program, Next Gen projects, the PLAN initiative, and membership growth. Announcements were made regarding upcoming community events including a Mix and Mingle and a Lunch and Learn session.

The board received a report from the Treasurer and authorized various financial payments, including claims and accounts, prepaid bills, and Sheriff's department expenditures. Discussions were held regarding the status of the Emergency Manager/911 Director position, the approval of a contract for the fiscal year 2025 audit, and the potential disposal of a patrol vehicle. Additionally, the board voted to support a grant application for the County Road Commission and expressed support for proposed energy legislation. Members also noted ongoing maintenance efforts involving fire extinguisher updates in county buildings, and public input was received regarding the impact of data centers.

This document presents a comprehensive residential market potential analysis for Baraga County, Michigan, encompassing its townships and villages. It evaluates market potential for new-build and rehab housing units under both conservative and aggressive scenarios, targeting owner and renter markets with diverse housing formats. Key priorities include capturing new in-migrating households and retaining existing residents by addressing their housing preferences. The analysis provides data on movership rates and target market profiles, along with planning and zoning recommendations, to guide future housing development and ensure a responsive and sustainable housing supply across the region.

This Demographic Analysis for Baraga County examines housing demand and supply variables across Baraga Township, the Village of Baraga, L'Anse Township, and the Village of L'Anse. It synthesizes historical data from 2010 to 2023 and provides forecasts through 2030, assuming continued pro-growth planning and housing policies. The analysis covers household characteristics, population migration, existing housing units, vacancy rates, home values, contract rents, and building permit activity.