Executive Board:1/9/2024 (Minutes)

**Executive Summary**

**Organizational Matters and Agenda Approval:** The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened for its Executive Board Session on January 9, 2024, approving the agenda with no amendments. The meeting included roll call, guest presentations, and public comment.

**Departmental Updates and Action Items:** The Board received updates from the County Administrator, Conservation District, and Leland Dam Authority. Action items included accepting an anonymous donation for the Sheriff’s Office, approving Conservation District work orders, and renewing the Barracuda Essentials software maintenance agreement. Resolutions were passed recommending the approval of the South Bar Lake Drain Drainage District and moving forward the Land Bank Fast Track Authority – Non-Program Income Use Resolution to the Regular Session.

**Legal and Policy Discussions:** Key discussions involved a BATA update and legal representation, with the board deciding to move the agenda item forward. Additional discussions covered the Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C. Legal Counsel Contract Renewal, and a FOIA appeal. Furthermore, the board approved a Senior Service Millage renewal and a conference attendance request.

**Other items:** The Board addressed a wide range of items, including the Broadband Project with DCS Technology Design, employee culture/climate survey recommendations, and employee staffing updates. Additionally, the board approved the amended rules of order and procedure of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners as presented.