Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on December 30, 2024, chaired by Ty Wessell, with Commissioner Kama Ross absent (prior notice) and District #1 vacant. The Board approved a budget amendment and fund transfer, approved claims and accounts, approved several sets of closed session minutes, and ratified a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters General Unit following a closed session on negotiations.
Public Comments
No public comments were made during either public comment period on the agenda.
Other Business
Commissioner Allgaier commented on being honored to work with the group and thanked fellow Commissioners for their collaboration. The Board approved minutes from Closed Session meetings held October 8, 2024, October 22, 2024, and November 12, 2024 (Motion #393, by Rexroat, seconded by O'Rourke; Ayes 5, No 0).
The Board entered closed session at 10:06 a.m. to discuss strategy and negotiation for collective bargaining under MCL 15.268(1)(c), with Interim Administrator Richard I. Lewis, Finance Director Cathy Hartesvelt, and Chief Deputy Clerk Jennifer L. Zywicki included (Motion #394, by Lautner, seconded by Rexroat; roll call vote, Ayes 5, No 0). Open session resumed at 10:25 a.m. (Motion #395, by Rexroat, seconded by Allgaier; Ayes 5, No 0).
The Board then ratified the successor collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters General Unit, incorporating changes from the December 26, 2024 "Union Pre-Ratified Package Proposal," contingent upon union ratification, and authorized Board Chair Wessell to sign upon approval as to form by legal counsel (Motion #396, by Lautner, seconded by Rexroat; Ayes 5, No 0).
Financial Summary
The Board approved Fiscal Year 2024 Amendment Number 24-019 (Motion #390, by Lautner, seconded by O'Rourke; Ayes 5, No 0) and Fiscal Year 2024 Fund Transfer Number 24-008 (Motion #391, by Lautner, seconded by O'Rourke; Ayes 5, No 0). Finance Director Cathy Hartesvelt presented both items.
The Board also approved Claims and Accounts in the amount of $252,042.25 (Motion #392, by Lautner, seconded by Rexroat; Ayes 5, No 0). No questions were raised on the claims.
Action Items
- Board Chair Ty Wessell to sign the successor collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters General Unit upon approval as to form by the County's legal counsel, contingent on union ratification.