Regular Session (Minutes)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session on March 18, 2025, at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. The meeting, led by Chairman Steve Yoder, commenced at 6:30 p.m. and included the approval of minutes from previous sessions, the agenda, and various motions. Key actions included the appointment of Craig Wright as the Attorney Magistrate for the 86th District Court, the approval of a truck purchase for the Drain Commission, and the authorization of legal counsel in the BATA vs. Grand Traverse County and Leelanau County lawsuit. The session also featured updates from the Benzie Leelanau District Health Department and discussions on the Leelanau Township Communication Tower project, which saw the termination of an intergovernmental agreement and the approval of an amendment with Cherryland Electric Cooperative.

Significant attention was given to the approval of several 2% grant allocation applications for the spring 2025 cycle, funded by the Grand Traverse Band. These applications included funding requests from the Sheriff’s Office, Probate and Family Court, Inland Seas Education Association, Home Sweet Home, Parks & Recreation, and Child & Family Services. Each application was discussed and approved, with varying levels of support from the Commissioners. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution supporting a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for accessibility improvements at Veronica Valley County Park, committing to a local match funding of $50,000 for a total project cost of $100,000.

The meeting also addressed administrative matters, including the approval of the incoming County Administrator James Dyer’s employment agreement, extending it to March 30, 2028. Updates to the Earned Sick Time Act policy and Personnel Policy #1.07 were approved, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Financial matters were reviewed, with the approval of fiscal year amendments, fund transfers, and claims and accounts totaling over $2.8 million. The session concluded with public comments and Commissioner remarks, notably expressing gratitude to Interim Administrator Richard I. Lewis for his service and welcoming the new County Administrator.

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