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John Popa highlights the urgent necessity for a Facilities Engineer/Director within the County, emphasizing that this role has been overlooked. The absence of such a position has hindered the management of various facilities including a large building, jail, a dam, and three parks, resulting in inefficiencies and challenges for the Board.
The 2024 Aging Update from Leelanau County Senior Services highlights the collaborative efforts to meet the needs of the senior population. With 42% of residents aged 60 and older, the report emphasizes proactive planning and support services. Key services include in-home assistance, nutrition programs, and caregiver support, all essential for enabling seniors to age in place independently.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened a special session on July 9, 2024, to address the resignation of District #1 Commissioner Jamie Kramer. Chairman Ty Wessell called the meeting to order, and the board accepted Kramer’s resignation immediately. They discussed the process for appointing a new commissioner, deciding to leave the position vacant until the next election.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will meet on June 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss various administrative items including board minutes, grant applications, and budget approvals. A live stream of the meeting will be available, and public comments may be submitted in person or via email to [email protected].
Key actions included approving the agenda, minutes from prior sessions, and various consent agenda items such as worker’s compensation renewal and agreements for tower leases with T-Mobile. The Board approved the Child Care Fund annual plan, renewed the Crime Victim Rights Grant, and decided to re-establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy program with a public hearing set for August.
The document presented to the Leelanau County Commission on June 18, 2023, addresses critical issues affecting the county, including energy policy discussions and challenges with the septic ordinance. It also critiques the Board of Commissioners’ controversial decision to remove responsibilities from the County Clerk’s office, resulting in financial instability and calling for accountability and resolution.
Rick Weible highlighted serious election integrity issues in [State], including inconsistent felony voting enforcement and system vulnerabilities. He accessed county election systems, showing significant security flaws. Outdated antivirus software and publicly accessible default passwords increased risks. Weible urged immediate action, recommending software updates and unique passwords for each voting machine to bolster security.
The document is an Amended and Restated Interim Administrator Employment Agreement between the County Government of Leelanau, Michigan and Richard I. Lewis. The agreement is for a term from April 8, 2024 to December 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension. The employment relationship is “at-will” and either party can terminate with or without cause.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on June 14, 2024, to discuss the County Administrator/CFO position. After reviewing two final candidates and hearing input from staff, the Board decided to extend Interim Administrator Richard Lewis’s contract and revisit the decision in 60-90 days, focusing on Finance Department development.
The Executive Board Session of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for June 11, 2024, focusing on grant applications, departmental updates, and public safety initiatives. Key agenda items include a grant from the 13th Circuit Court, workers’ compensation renewal, and public input opportunities, fostering transparency and community engagement in governance.
