Regular Session:2/18/2025 (Packet)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is set to convene on February 18th, 2025, for a regular session at the Leelanau County Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. The agenda includes a variety of administrative and operational items, such as the approval of board minutes, updates from the interim administrator, and reports from departments like Veteran’s Affairs and the Drain Commission. Public and commissioner comments are scheduled, along with a consent agenda covering multiple departments, including the Sheriff’s Office, Human Resources, Finance, Planning, and Senior Services. Action items on the agenda include the approval of an IT Technician position, equipment purchases for the Drain Commission, and financial reviews. The meeting will also feature a live stream option and provisions for public comment, either in-person or via email.

The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval for several initiatives, including the purchase of body cameras and an evidence management program, enrollment of recruits in the August Academy, and the acquisition of new vehicles for patrol, jail transport, and animal control. The Finance Department is set to accept a Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grant, while the Planning Department is addressing officer designations and out-of-state travel. Senior Services is looking to finalize a facility use agreement and accept a donation for senior support. The Administration is proposing the acceptance of a 2% allocation for emergency management and VFW accessibility renovations, along with appointments to various boards and commissions.

The meeting will also address several action items, including the approval of an IT Technician position, equipment purchases for the Drain Commission, and financial reviews. The Drain Commission is set to discuss the purchase of a printer/copier and a truck, as well as the replacement of a heat pump. The Finance Department is proposing a motion for a grant writer for Parks and Recreation, and the Planning Department is considering amendments to the MMPC Bylaws. Emergency Management is seeking approval for an RFP for EMS renovations. The Administration is also proposing additional 2% allocation acceptance for the Leelanau Christian Neighbors Food Bank and VFW Little Finger Post, along with appointments to the Land Bank Authority and discussions on property disposal and a tower project.

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