Regular meeting (Minutes)
Event Date: 2024-02-20
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Executive Summary:
This document contains the tentative minutes from the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Regular Session held on February 20, 2024. The meeting, which began at 7:00 p.m., covered various topics, including approval of minutes and the agenda, communications, public comment, and commissioner comments. Key motions passed involved the approval of the consent agenda, which included grant applications, contract renewals, and travel approvals. The board also addressed action items, with the most significant discussion centered on the submission of a grant application for renewable energy and electrification infrastructure enhancements. Ultimately, the board approved the grant application submission with a modification, removing language related to the electrification of the county’s vehicle fleet.
The meeting also included discussions on the 2024 Senior Citizens Millage Resolution, the Leelanau County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption Resolution, and a FOIA appeal request. The board approved the Senior Citizens Millage renewal and restoration proposal and the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan adoption. Additionally, amendments to the 2024 Rules of Order regarding public comment were passed. The board also approved the Code of Ethics and accepted 2% allocation awards from the Grand Traverse Band. Furthermore, the board approved agreements with various organizations regarding these allocations and the agreement with Michigan Leadership Institute and Chet Janik for assistance in the search for an Administrator/CFO position.
Several other items were addressed, including a late addition concerning the South Bar Lake Drain pre-payment authorization. The meeting concluded with the approval of budget amendments, fund transfers, claims, and accounts, and post-audit claims and accounts. Before adjournment, the board discussed an audio upgrade for the BOC meeting room, the Safety Net Contract Review, and a sole source contract request from Parks and Recreation, which was ultimately tabled until the March meeting.