12/30/2025 - Leelanau County | Special Session Minutes

Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on December 30, 2025, to discuss various administrative and financial matters. Key decisions included the approval of a letter of agreement related to union negotiations and the temporary overlap in staffing for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Budget amendments and fund transfers were also approved unanimously. The meeting concluded with a positive reflection on the year.

Public Comments

No public comments were made during the agenda-specific public comment period. Later, John Gallagher addressed the board but details of his comments were not provided.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

No discussions on affordable housing initiatives took place during this meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

No discussions on parks and recreation matters occurred during this meeting.

Infrastructure Projects

No infrastructure projects were discussed in this meeting.

Other Business

- The Finance Director presented issues related to the Drain Commissioner budget, leading to discussions regarding financial approvals.

Financial Summary

- A total claims and accounts amount of $271,059.99 was approved unanimously. - Budget Amendment #25-017 and #25-018 received unanimous approval. - A fund transfer (#2 5-008) was also approved without opposition. - Administrator Dyer projected an underspending of approximately $250,000 for the budget year, highlighting health insurance costs as a significant budget risk.

Action Items

- The board plans to hold a discussion on health insurance renewals at the organizational meeting on January 6, 2026. Presentations from BHS Insurance and the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool are expected. - Continue to gather employee input regarding health insurance options, following past meetings and an employee survey.