Executive Board (Minutes)

Leelanau County

Event Date: 2024-03-12

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Executive Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held an Executive Board Session on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The meeting included updates from County departments and officials, as well as discussion and recommendations on several action items.

Key topics included the Lower-Level buildout of the Benzie-Leelanau Health Department, the Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) litigation, and a proposed Early Childhood Services millage renewal. The Board also discussed the process for hiring a new County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer, including setting a salary range and the plan for an interim administrator.

Other action items included approval of a Leelanau County Road Commission millage renewal, authorization for the Sheriff’s Office to develop a sponsorship program for law enforcement recruits, and contracts related to information technology and emergency 911 services. The Board also discussed options for filling the Finance Director position relative to the new County Administrator hire.

https://www.leelanau.gov/meetingdetails.asp?MAId=2702#video
https://www.leelanau.gov/downloads/lc_road_commission_presentation_03122024.pdf
https://www.leelanau.gov/downloads/03_12_1.pdf
https://www.leelanau.gov/meetingdetails.asp?MAId=2702#handouts
https://www.leelanau.gov/downloads/mli_administration_selection_handout_03122024.pdf

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