Regular meeting (Minutes)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened their annual session on October 8, 2024, at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence, followed by a roll call confirming the presence of six out of seven commissioners, with one district remaining vacant. The session proceeded with the approval of the executive session minutes from October 1, 2024, and the agenda was amended to include a resolution for safety improvements at the intersection of Gray Road and Cedar Run Road. The meeting included various updates and reports, such as the interim administrator’s update on the Special Land Use Permit application and the ongoing search for a new administrator. The 86th District Court and the Energy Futures Task Force also presented their annual reports, discussing court activities, budget, staffing, and energy initiatives.

The session addressed several key action items through motions and resolutions. The board approved a variety of consent agenda items, including the acceptance of a grant for the Sheriff’s Office, an Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement, and the appointment of a Designated Planning Agency under Part 115. Additionally, the board approved the termination of the Brownfield Plan for the West Bay/West Shore Hotel Redevelopment due to the project’s failure to occur within the stipulated timeframe. Other significant decisions included the approval of a bill of sale with T-Mobile for an equipment shelter and the acceptance of a bid for the Leland Dam Walkway project, which sparked discussion on supporting local businesses versus choosing more durable materials. The board also approved a bid for facade restoration and accepted an offer from DTE for tree planting at Veronica Valley Park, despite some procedural concerns raised by Commissioners.

The meeting concluded with the approval of financials, including amendments and transfers for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, and claims and accounts totaling over $6 million. The session also featured a closed session for union contract negotiations, which lasted approximately 30 minutes. Public comments were heard both during the agenda-specific and general comment periods, reflecting community input on various issues. The session ended with miscellaneous comments from Commissioners, highlighting the importance of public engagement and the ongoing challenges and responsibilities faced by the board in managing county affairs.

https://www.leelanau.gov/meetingdetails.asp?MAId=2788#video
https://leelanau.gov/downloads/001_eftf_presentation_10082024_1.pdf
https://leelanau.gov/meetingdetails.asp?MAId=2789#handouts