Special Session (Minutes)

**Executive Summary**

**Meeting Overview**
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a Special Session on December 30, 2024, convened by Chairman Ty Wessell at 10:01 a.m. at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. The session commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence, followed by a roll call where five commissioners were present, while one was absent due to prior notice. The meeting was recorded, with audio and video recordings accessible for public view.

**Budget Amendments and Fund Transfers**
The primary agenda of the session was to discuss and approve various budget amendments and fund transfers. Finance Director Cathy Hartesvelt presented the amendments, leading to motions by Commissioner Lautner that resulted in the approval of Fiscal Year 2024 Amendment Number 24-019 and Fund Transfer Number 24-008, both of which passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. Additionally, the board approved claims totaling $252,042.25 without any discussion.

**Collective Bargaining Agreement**
A significant portion of the meeting dealt with collective bargaining negotiations, where a motion to enter a closed session for strategy discussions was carried out successfully. After resuming open session, the commissioners ratified a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters General Unit, contingent on union approval, demonstrating the board’s commitment to maintaining effective labor relations.

**Conclusion**
The meeting concluded with no additional public or commissioner comments, and after a motion by Commissioner Rexroat, the session was adjourned at 10:27 a.m. This special session reinforced the board’s accountability and transparency in fiscal operations and its collaborative approach to labor negotiations.

Video of the meeting
Youtube Meeting Link