1/13/2026 - Leelanau County | Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened an executive session on January 13, 2026, led by Chairman Steve Yoder. Key decisions included the acceptance of donations for the Sheriff’s Office, the approval of a tower lease amendment, and various personnel and administrative actions. A late addition to discuss a Governance Strategic Retreat was also made but resulted in no formal decision. The meeting marked significant progress toward addressing personnel management and housing concerns.

Public comments

Two speakers, Dana Getsinger and Rebecca Hendrick, voiced general concerns, while Lois Bahle provided comments specific to agenda items. Written comments are available via a provided link.

Infrastructure projects

The Board approved a third amendment to the tower lease agreement with AT&T for the central tower site, addressing infrastructure needs.

Action Items

1. **Administrator Dyer** was tasked with responding to public comments regarding Peninsula Housing. 2. **Commissioner Campbell** requested the Sheriff to be involved in discussions about vehicle acquisitions for the Sheriff's office. 3. The Board agreed to look into the budget and policy reviews over upcoming meetings.

Other Business

The meeting involved several administrative motions, including the appointment of citizen representatives to various boards and agencies, approvals for a manpower contract, and a printer purchase for emergency management. A significant focus was also placed on setting future goals for the Board.

Financial Summary

- The Board recommended approval of claims and accounts amounting to $168,919.54. - Additionally, post-audit claims were approved totaling $2,953,960.23. - Discussions included the adoption of an exemption option under Public Act 152 for health insurance compliance.