Special Session (Minutes)

This document summarizes the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Special Session held on April 9, 2024. The meeting commenced at 2:44 p.m. and included a roll call confirming the presence of all commissioners except Jamie L. Kramer. The primary purpose of the meeting was the Annual Statutory Equalization Hearing, focusing on the 2024 L-4024, Statutory Equalization Report.

The Equalization Director, Andrew Giguere, presented the 2024 Leelanau County Equalization Report. Following the presentation and a question-and-answer session, the board discussed and subsequently approved Leelanau County Resolution #2024-009, which approved the 2024 Leelanau County Equalization Report. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0, with Commissioner Kramer absent. The resolution also authorized representation before the State Tax Commission.

Another key agenda item involved a RAP Grant Request from the Parks & Recreation Commission for playground chips at Myles Kimmerly Park. Commissioner Ross moved to approve the grant submittal, seconded by Commissioner Allgaier. After brief discussion, the motion carried with a vote of 5-1, with Commissioner Lautner voting against.

The meeting concluded with public comment and commissioner comments before adjournment at 3:20 p.m. The meeting’s proceedings, including audio and video recordings, are accessible at https://www.leelanau.gov/meetingdetails.asp?MAId=2730#video.