Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on August 7, 2025, to discuss the evaluation of County Administrator James Dyer. The meeting focused on gathering input and providing support for Dyer’s work within the county administration. Key decisions included moving into a closed session for part of the evaluation, expressing appreciation for Dyer's contributions, and making the evaluation documents public.Public Comments
Three individuals provided public comments during the meeting: 1. **Steve Ruttle** - Concerns were not detailed in the minutes. 2. **Steve Mikowski** - Additional concerns were mentioned in follow-up public comments. 3. **David Kiessel** - Specific issues or concerns were not noted.The written comments can be accessed here.
Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure discussions included an update from Commissioner Robbins regarding communication with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) about installing welcome signs at the new roundabout in Leelanau County.Other Business
Commissioner comments highlighted positive relationships and support among the commissioners and Administrator Dyer. A noteworthy comment from Sheriff Michael Borkovich was shared, detailing his strong collaborative relationship with Dyer. There were also inquiries about the process for special session requests, which were noted to involve the administration office and the Clerk’s Office.Action Items
1. The board will continue public discourse on the evaluation and support of County Administrator James Dyer. 2. Future follow-up regarding special session requests and room availability through the administration office and Clerk’s Office will be addressed. 3. The evaluations of Dyer will be made available to the public, accessible via the mentioned link.The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m. after the discussions concluded.