The Emmet County Land Bank Authority will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the commissioners’ board room, across from the treasurer’s office, on the first floor of the County Building in downtown Petoskey, 200 Division Street. (Click here for board members’ contact information.) The meeting is open to the public, although seating is limited due to state health department orders. Those attending in-person must enter through the Lake Street doors and be prepared to pass through a metal detector and security check. Additionally, all persons entering the County Building are required to have their temperature taken and answer a short health screening questionnaire. Security personnel closely monitor the number of persons inside the building and may deny or hold up entry to ensure everyone’s safety. To view the current agenda (when available) and archived meeting minutes, visit the Land Bank Authority website section.

The Emmet County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual strategic planning session on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. using the virtual meeting platform Zoom in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. All county commissioners including Toni Drier, Charlie MacInnis, Neil Ahrens, Dave Bachelor, Matt Koontz, Mike Wargel, and David White will be attending via Zoom. (Click here for board members’ contact information.) Those wishing to attend the meeting may call in and join with a smartphone, tablet, or computer using the information below.

   Zoom Link:  BOC Planning Session
   Date/Time:  Feb. 25 at 6 p.m.
   Meeting ID:  882 5636 1570
   Passcode:  047856
   Call in #:  1-312-626-6799

The Emmet County Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 2, at 12:30 p.m. using the virtual meeting platform Zoom, in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. All board members will be attending via zoom. (Click here for board members’ contact information.) Those wishing to attend the meeting may call in and join with a smartphone, tablet or computer using the information below. Visit the Parks and Rec section to view the current agenda (when available) and archived meeting minutes.

   Zoom Link:  Parks Board Meeting
   Date/Time:  March 2 at 12:30 pm
   Meeting ID:  890 8820 4356
   Passcode:  342265
   Call in #:  312-626-6799