Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a regular session on December 16, 2025, during which they addressed several key items, including the approval of minutes, a variety of appointments to boards and commissions, and updated agreements. The Board approved various action items, including the procurement of software for the Sheriff’s Office and modifications to lease agreements. A notable decision was made to dissolve the Housing Action Committee but to support the Housing Collaborative going forward.Public Comments
Public comments included input from Steve Tostige, though the document does not include details on the content of his remarks. Additional comments from Jim Cantwil, Steve Mikowski, Bill Wiesner, and Josh Bareman were also noted, but their specifics are not elaborated in the minutes.Parks and Recreation Matters
The Board addressed the Poor Barn Lease Agreement, permitting modifications to the 2018 lease with the Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society. A motion to authorize the County Administrator to negotiate the lease modifications was approved, with a vote of six in favor and one against.Action Items
1. **Sheriff’s Office Policy Tracking Software**: Approved purchase of PowerDMS software not to exceed $31,000 over three years. 2. **New Job Description**: Added Office Manager job description to the Teamster’s Union contract. 3. **Poor Barn Lease Agreement**: Authorized modifications with a supportive vote of six to one. 4. **Fleet Leasing Contract**: Emphasized the necessity for hard data regarding the current fleet before proceeding with decisions on a managed fleet vehicle leasing contract. 5. **Dissolution of Housing Action Committee**: The committee was dissolved, and support/involvement was redirected to the Housing Collaborative, with a unified vote in favor.Other Business
Other significant agenda items included budget amendments, post audit claims, and appointments to various committees and boards. Specifically, the Board appointed individuals to the Solid Waste Council and the Planning Commission, reaffirming existing members and filling vacancies.Financial Summary
1. **Budget Amendments**: Two budget amendments (25-015 and 25-016) were approved without opposition. 2. **Fund Transfer #25-007**: Also approved unanimously. 3. **Claims Amounts**: The Board approved post-audit claims totaling $3,017,686.56 and claims amounting to $340,645.00, both motions carried unanimously.Action Items
1. Administrator Dyer to recruit for the Assistant Finance Director position. 2. Advertise positions for Boards and Commissions vacancies in January. 3. Ad Hoc committee on Conflict of Interest and Complaint Policy to be formed, comprising Commissioners Campbell, Yoder, and Allgaier.These tasks and responsibilities reflect ongoing county governance and community engagement efforts.