Michael Radke, a former school board member, advocates for solar panel installation at Leelanau County offices, leveraging his energy initiative experience. He underscores potential financial and environmental benefits, urging immediate action to capitalize on available grants. Radke’s commitment and insights highlight the significant impact this solar energy project could have on the county’s sustainability efforts.
The Leelanau County Energy Futures Taskforce has proposed a solar energy project for the Government Center, featuring a 367 kW solar system expected to supply 30% of its energy use. Funded by a $1.2 million grant, the initiative emphasizes financial savings, estimated at $35,310 annually, while promoting environmental sustainability and renewable energy in Michigan.
The Wellmans support the grant proposal for the solar energy project, seeing it as a win for the county in saving money as well as an example for local individuals and businesses. They note that the project also benefits the Sheriff’s office by covering their vehicles. The Wellmans urge the Commissioners to support the application.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has scheduled its regular meetings for the year 2024, to be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Draft minutes of both regular and special meetings will be made available for public inspection and copying eight days after the session, in the office of the County Clerk.
The meeting, which began at 7:00 p.m., covered various topics, including approval of minutes and the agenda, communications, public comment, and commissioner comments. Key motions passed involved the approval of the consent agenda, which included grant applications, contract renewals, and travel approvals. The board addressed action items, with significant discussion centered on a grant application for renewable energy.
Key sections include meeting details for the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners on February 20, 2024, consent agenda items from various departments, action items needing a roll call vote including renewable energy grants, and resolutions related to senior citizens and hazard mitigation. Additionally, there is a pre-payment request for the South Bar Lake Drain project.
Apex Engineering & Management, Inc. proposes to provide design and project management services for the Leelanau County Governmental Center Entrance Bridge masonry repair. The proposed scope includes designing the repair, formulating a budget, preparing bid documents, and managing contracts, with services billed at $125/hr for Engineering and $85/hr for Project Management.
The document presents an Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for the Leelanau County Government Center Rear Entry Repair Study by Machin Engineering, Inc. The total estimated project cost is $430,000.00, including a 20% contingency. Key sections include general conditions, demolition, concrete, and electrical work, with costs approximated based on conceptual sketches.
The Building and Grounds Committee of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will be conducting a meeting on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioner Meeting Room of the Leelanau County Government Center. Leelanau County will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities upon twenty-four (24) hours notice.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Building and Grounds Committee convened on February 16, 2024, to address key issues related to county facilities. The committee approved the agenda, discussed the Energy Futures Task Force’s grant application for solar panels, and reviewed ongoing maintenance issues, including office chair needs and the lower-level entrance facade repair proposals.
