Special Session Administrator Interviews (Minutes)
Event Date: 2024-06-10
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This document summarizes the proceedings of a special session of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held on June 10, 2024. The primary purpose of the meeting was to conduct second interviews and discuss potential action regarding the County Administrator/CFO position. The meeting was called to order at 10:34 a.m., with all commissioners present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, the board opened the floor for public and commissioner comments. Discussions centered around the interview process and the board’s readiness to make a decision, with some commissioners expressing reservations about immediately selecting a candidate without further vetting.
The meeting proceeded with interviews of four candidates: Michael Belsky, Mark Justin, Tracy Byard, and Kip Belcher. Each candidate gave opening statements, answered questions from the commissioners, and had the opportunity to ask their own questions. Following the interviews, the board discussed the candidates and took a straw poll to gauge support for each. Mark Justin was eliminated from consideration. The board members expressed diverse opinions on the qualifications of the candidates.
After the interviews, the board discussed next steps and the process of checking references. A consensus was reached for Chairman Wessell to work with consultant Chet Janik on references for Michael Belskey and Kip Belcher and to create a plan for the next steps. Commissioner Rexroat expressed the need to do this hiring process correctly, and the importance of making sure all aspects of the process are done right. The board then scheduled a special session for June 14, 2024, to address the potential offer of the County Administrator/CFO position.
The meeting concluded with no action taken regarding the position. Public and commissioner comments were heard before the meeting was adjourned at 5:13 p.m. The Chairman agreed to work with the consultant on checking the references and presenting the next steps to the Board.