12/10/2024 - Leelanau County | Committee of the Whole Minutes

Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners gathered on December 10, 2024, to discuss various appointments to boards and commissions, concluding with several recommendations for the Board of Commissioners to approve. Key decisions include the appointment and reappointment of individuals to boards such as the Benzie/Leelanau District Board of Health, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Planning Commission, and Parks & Recreation Commission. Future discussions on specific board member appointments were moved to the Organizational Meeting in January 2025.

Public Comments

Dr. David Quimby was the only speaker during the public comment section. However, no specific concerns or responses were mentioned in the minutes.

Parks and Recreation Matters

Several recommendations were made regarding the Parks and Recreation Commission: - Motion to reappoint Charles Godbout and Keith Beduhn for three-year terms – Passes unanimously. - Motion to appoint Mel Black as the county road commission representative to the commission – Passes unanimously. - Motion to appoint Rebecca Benedict for a partial term expiring December 31, 2027 – Passes unanimously. - Motion to appoint Jim Carpenter for a partial term expiring December 31, 2026 – Passes unanimously.

Action Items

- The consensus was reached to re-advertise for a citizen member on the Land Bank Fast Track Authority due to a lack of interest. - The Board will reach out to Networks Northwest for recommendations regarding Workforce Development. - Better advertisement of open positions on various boards was suggested by Commissioner Ross.