Special Session (L-4024 Statutory Equalization Report) (Minutes)

**Executive Summary**

**Meeting Overview**
On April 15, 2025, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan, with Chairman Steve Yoder presiding. The meeting commenced at 8:22 p.m. and included attendance from all seven district representatives. No public comments were raised, and there were no comments from the commissioners during this session, indicating a focused agenda.

**Discussion and Actions Taken**
The primary purpose of the meeting was to hold the Annual Statutory Equalization Hearing, as facilitated by Equalization Director Andrew Giguere. He presented the 2025 Leelanau County Equalization Report and the L-4024 form for review and approval. After a thorough discussion, the Board unanimously passed a motion to approve Leelanau County Resolution #2025-006, which endorses the equalized valuations as outlined in the report. This resolution is crucial as it asserts the county’s compliance with state statutes regarding property assessments.

**Conclusion and Next Steps**
The resolution approved by the Board directs Corporate Counsel and the Equalization Director to represent the County at upcoming statutory annual meetings with the State Tax Commission on May 12 and May 27, 2025, if deemed necessary. This meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m., concluding the proceedings for the evening. The official minutes and further documentation can be found through the links provided in the meeting notes.

Meeting Recording Presentation and Documents