Executive Board Session (Minutes)

**Executive Summary**

This document outlines the minutes of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Executive Board Session held on January 14, 2025. The meeting, recorded and available online at https://www.leelanau.gov/meetingdetails.asp?MAId=2808#video, covered a range of topics, including agenda approval, communications from the Interim Administrator, Soil Conservation District updates, public and commissioner comments, and various departmental matters. The Board addressed human resources, approving the FY2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield contract renewal and adopting agreements related to Orion Portfolio Solutions.

**Key Decisions and Recommendations**

The Board made several recommendations, including accepting a donation for the Sheriff’s Office, approving a K-9 golf outing, and authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to apply for a Marine Safety Grant. They approved various Conservation District work agreements for education, technical assistance, soil erosion control, and water quality monitoring. Additionally, the Board approved the renewal of the Barracuda Essentials software maintenance contract and the appointment of Scott Earl to the Construction Board of Appeals. A discussion about stipend tapering was held, with no motion made and a request for the discussion to be on hold until the Finance Department is fully ready.

**Other Items Discussed**

Other topics discussed included an update on the Agri-Valley Tower lease termination and the adoption of the Five-year Master Plan for Community Parks and Recreation. The Board approved the purchase of a truck and the preparation of a request for proposals for a new mower, along with approving the contract with Limble Solutions, Inc. for maintenance tracking software, as well as issuing an RFP for HVAC engineering services. Discussions occurred regarding a buildout for the Drain Commissioner’s office.

**Final Actions**

The meeting concluded with the approval of claims and accounts. The meeting adjourned at 1:43 p.m.