Regular Session (Minutes)

Here is a 3-4 paragraph executive summary of the document:

Executive Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held its regular session on November 19, 2024. The meeting included approval of board minutes, the agenda, and consent agenda items. Key items discussed included:

Recommendation to Scale Back Stipend Payments for the County Clerk and Chief Deputy County Clerk: After extensive discussion, the Board approved a motion to scale back the stipend payments and have the Board review the issue at the January 2025 meeting with input from the Finance Director. The Board recognized the importance of the knowledge and support provided by the Clerk’s office to the Finance Department during a critical transition period.

Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Appropriations: The Board held a public hearing on the proposed FY2025 budget and approved the FY2025 Appropriations Act Resolution. The Board also discussed the FY2025 Budget Rules, which will be brought back for further review and approval in December.

Other Actions: The Board took several other actions, including approving various agreements and contracts, accepting grant awards, and adopting a resolution in support of state legislation to expand historic preservation tax credits.

The meeting concluded with review of financials, claims and accounts, and adjournment.

Video of the meeting