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

**Executive Summary of Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Special Session**

**Meeting Overview**
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened for a special session on April 15, 2025, at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan, led by Chairman Steve Yoder. The meeting commenced at 8:22 p.m. with full attendance from all commissioners. The session prioritized the Annual Statutory Equalization Hearing, as indicated in the agenda and was recorded for public access.

**Key Discussions and Resolutions**
The primary focus of the meeting was the approval of the 2025 L-4024 Statutory Equalization Report. Equalization Director Andrew Giguere presented the report, addressing questions from commissioners regarding the proposed valuations. A motion to approve Leelanau County Resolution #2025-006, which adopted the equalization report and certified the county equalized value, was introduced by Commissioner Bunek and seconded by Commissioner Allgaier. The motion passed unanimously, with all seven commissioners voting in favor.

**Conclusion and Next Steps**
The resolution outlined the assessment process and affirmed the valuations for all city, village, and township entities within the county. It also directed corporate counsel and the Equalization Director to represent the Board in upcoming statutory meetings with the State Tax Commission. The session concluded with no further comments or public input at 8:50 p.m. The full recordings of the meeting can be accessed on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/live/GephWr3EuTI), and additional details are available on the [Leelanau County website](https://leelanau.gov/agenda_detail_T16_R7890.php).