Executive Board (Packet)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will meet on March 12, 2024, to discuss various resolutions including road millages and funding for early childhood health services. Updates from county officials and public comments will also be featured. Key agenda items include approval of a road millage resolution, sheriff’s recruitment sponsorship, and emergency service plans.

Executive Board (Minutes)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held an Executive Board Session on March 12, 2024. Key topics included updates on the Benzie-Leelanau Health Department buildout, BATA litigation, and an Early Childhood Services millage renewal. The Board also addressed hiring a new County Administrator and several action items related to road commission and law enforcement initiatives.

Executive Board (MLI Administrator Selection Handout)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is seeking an experienced County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer to implement its priorities. This position oversees a $16.5 million budget and manages approximately 130 employees. Key responsibilities include developing the annual budget, overseeing personnel, and engaging with the community. Salary range and application details available at the county’s website.

Executive Board (Public Comment – John Popa, 3/12/2024)

The document discusses a proposal to install solar panels at the Government Center. The author, a registered engineer and certified energy manager, advises against the project, citing economic impracticalities, conflicts of interest, and operational challenges. With a questionable payback period of 46 years, the author recommends the county withdraw from the grant and avoid electric generation responsibilities.

Executive Board (Public Comment – Bill Wiesner, 3/12/2024)

This report presents findings from a forensic examination of Mesa County’s Dominion Voting System, revealing evidence of data destruction and potential manipulation of election records. Key findings include the deletion of almost 29,000 files, making it difficult to determine election integrity. The conclusion highlights significant security failures, complicating the verification of vote counts.

Executive Board (Leelanau County Road Commission Presentation)

This document contains an executive summary of financial reports and projects related to road maintenance and transportation within Nevada County. The report includes financial data from 2022, providing insights into expenditures, revenues, and project summaries. Several project summaries are included, detailing road maintenance activities, associated costs, and comparisons, including road repairs and drainage improvements.

Executive Board (Public Comment – Gary Hosking, 3/12/2024)

This year-end report serves as a comprehensive analysis aimed at gathering public commentary on the production and content of a recent report concerning child tax services provided by the health department. It highlights critical questions that warrant consideration by the commissioners, particularly concerning the cost and the criteria for selecting families for interviews.

Regular meeting (Packet)

Key sections include meeting details for the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners on February 20, 2024, consent agenda items from various departments, action items needing a roll call vote including renewable energy grants, and resolutions related to senior citizens and hazard mitigation. Additionally, there is a pre-payment request for the South Bar Lake Drain project.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

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 addressed action items, with significant discussion centered on a grant application for renewable energy.