11/19/2024 - Leelanau County | Special Session Minutes

Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on November 18-19, 2024, focused on the candidate interviews for the County Administrator position. The meeting resulted in decisions regarding the interview process and candidates selected for second interviews.

Public Comments

Public comments were made by Alan Campbell and Will Bunek during the agenda-specific segment; however, no specific concerns or responses were documented in the minutes.

Infrastructure Projects

No discussions were reported regarding specific infrastructure projects such as marina, cell phone towers, or water/sewer systems.

Other Business

The meeting primarily focused on the County Administrator search, with multiple candidates interviewed over the two days. The structure of the interviews allowed candidates to present statements and answer questions from the commissioners.

Financial Summary (if applicable)

No financial summaries, budgets, or expenditures were discussed in the meeting.

Action Items

1. **Second Round Interviews**: The Board voted to offer second interviews to candidates Mark Brown, Kipling Belcher, and James Dyer, scheduled for December 12, 2024. 2. **Input from Commissioners Elect**: It was noted that input from incoming Commissioners should be included in the second interview process. 3. **Public Notice**: The County Clerk will prepare and sign a request for a special session meeting for the follow-up interviews.