Organizational Session (Minutes)
Event Date: 2025-01-07
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**Executive Summary**
**Meeting Overview**
On January 7, 2025, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened for an organizational session at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan, led by County Clerk Michelle L. Crocker. The meeting commenced with standard formalities, including the Pledge of Allegiance. Following roll call, seven commissioners were present, and public comment sessions were held, though no comments were recorded.
**Key Actions and Elections**
The meeting’s primary agenda included electing a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Following a motion to amend the term of the Chairman from two years to one year, which failed, Commissioner Steve Yoder was nominated and subsequently elected for a two-year term as Chairman. The Vice-Chairman election followed, resulting in the appointment of Commissioner Ty Wessell after a competitive vote. Additionally, the Board approved amendments to key procedural rules, ensuring compliance with the Open Meetings Act and adjusting the agenda’s final decision authority.
**Scheduling and Future Meetings**
The 2025 meeting schedule was established, maintaining a consistent start time for morning meetings at 9:30 a.m. and for evening meetings at 6:30 p.m. All significant regular session meetings were outlined for the year ahead. The Board also reviewed and amended the schedule for monthly updates from departments, emphasizing flexibility in discussion time allocated to presenters.
**Commissioner Appointments and Committees**
Several discussions focused on committee structures and appointments, including the elimination of the Energy Futures Task Force, as proposed by Commissioner Campbell. Following deliberations, a motion to cancel the Housing Action Committee’s organizational meeting was passed. Future appointments and committee-related discussions were pushed to an Executive Session on January 14, 2025, indicating an ongoing commitment to transparent governance while assessing operational efficiencies.