12/9/2025 - Leelanau County | Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held an executive session on December 9, 2025, where critical decisions regarding law enforcement funding, administrative contracts, and community agreements were made. Key outcomes included the recommendation to enter a managed fleet vehicle leasing contract and various personnel appointments.

Public Comments

There were no public comments recorded during this session.

Infrastructure Projects

The Board discussed the Managed Fleet Vehicle Leasing agenda item. After an extensive discussion regarding the implications of leasing versus purchasing vehicles, a motion to authorize the County Administrator to negotiate a leasing contract with Enterprise Fleet was passed by a vote of 5-2. Concerns were raised about cost implications and vehicle functionality during off-seasons.

Other Business

Other agenda items included: - Approval of a tuition reimbursement for an employee within Emergency Management. - Modifications to the Poor Barn lease agreement with the Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society. - Discussion about potential sale of a county property across from Old Settler’s Park, with consensus reached to take no action at this time. - Approval to hire additional recruits in the Sheriff's Office and sign agreements related to inmate boarding with Grand Traverse County.

Financial Summary

Several financial decisions were taken, notably: - A recommendation passed to amend budgets to avoid year-end deficits, with all necessary transfers requiring the administrator's signature. - Approved claims and accounts amounting to $259,265.39, and post-audit claims amounting to $3,017,686.56.

Action Items

- The County Administrator will negotiate a managed fleet vehicle leasing contract for future review. - Further research will be conducted regarding the proposed sale of county property, and legal review of its usability will be sought. - There will be follow-up on employee salary adjustments for the County Prosecutor, with discussions scheduled for early 2026.