Special Session:1/31/2024 (Minutes)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened a special session on January 31, 2024, at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. The primary agenda item was the discussion and potential action on the purchase of two Toyota Tacoma pick-up trucks for the Building Safety Department. Building Official Amber Weber presented the request, expressing gratitude to the administrative staff.

Committee of the Whole (Structure/2024 Capital Outlay):1/24/2024 (Minutes)

On January 24, 2024, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a Committee of the Whole meeting, chaired by Ty Wessell. Key discussions included financial governance structures presented by MSU Extension’s John Amrhein, who favored the Controller statute over a County Administrator role, addressing concerns about departmental communication and organizational structure reviews within the county.

Committee of the Whole (Structure/2024 Capital Outlay):1/24/2024 (Notice)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will hold a Committee of the Whole Session on January 24, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will focus on the “County Government Finance Structure” and the 2024 Capital Outlay, taking place in the Commissioner Meeting Room at the Leelanau County Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan.

Committee of the Whole (Structure/2024 Capital Outlay):1/24/2024 (Public Comment – J. Kobberstad, 1/24/2024)

The document discusses security vulnerabilities in Leelanau County, Michigan’s election software, highlighting testimony from programmers and cybersecurity experts. Key concerns include the ability to rig elections and software vulnerabilities. Issues with Dominion voting systems, including improper certification and deleted election files, raise serious questions about the integrity of elections, undermining trust in the electoral process.

Special Session:1/24/2024 (Packet)

The main purpose of this special session of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is to discuss and potentially take action on several items related to legal counsel representation, broadband internet services, and a proclamation. The board will consider contracting legal counsel for a dispute, approving a broadband project proposal, and issuing a proclamation to acknowledge an award.

Special Session:1/24/2024 (Notice)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a Special Session for January 24, 2024, to discuss several important items, including a potential contract with legal counsel for litigation against Grand Traverse County regarding the BATA Inter-Local Agreement, a proposal related to Point Broadband, and a proclamation honoring Dick Grout’s French Legion of Honor Award.

Special Session:1/24/2024 (Public Comment – B. Wiesner, 1/24/2024)

J. Alex Halderman, a University of Michigan professor, demonstrated vulnerabilities in Dominion Voting Systems’ ImageCast X devices by hacking a voting tabulator in court. His findings revealed serious security flaws, potentially allowing manipulation of votes without physical access. The subsequent Halderman Report has raised concerns about the integrity of electronic voting systems and emphasizes the need for secure technology.

Regular meeting:1/16/2024 (Packet)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session on January 16, 2024. Key discussions revolved around the hiring of a new Planning Director and updates from the Bay Area Transportation Authority. The meeting concluded with the approval of financial amendments and a resolution to allocate funds for attainable housing initiatives, reflecting the county’s commitment to community service.