Summary
During the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners' Special Session on October 15, 2024, the primary outcome was the approval of the bid from Easling Construction for the Leland Dam Walkway and Railing Project. The commission debated different material options before arriving at this decision, ultimately favoring the Ipe product for its durability.Public Comments
No public comments were made during the meeting.Infrastructure Projects
The key discussion centered around the Leland Dam Walkway and Railing Project. Interim Administrator Lewis presented three options regarding materials for the project: - **Option 1**: Accept the base bid from Easling Construction for $108,646, using Ipe, a South American product considered not sustainable. - **Option 2**: Accept the alternative bid from Fisher Contracting using Thermally Modified Ash, a sustainable North American product. - **Option 3**: Reject bids and rebid the project permitting a mix of Ipe and Thermally Modified Ash, along with the establishment of clear parameters for material usage. - **Option 4** (considered but not fully acted upon): Accept a modified bid from Easling Construction using a mixture of Ipe and Thermally Modified Ash.After discussions and a failed motion, the second attempt to approve the bid from Easling Construction succeeded with a vote of 4 to 2.