Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held an Executive Board Session on November 12, 2025, where several key decisions were made. Key outcomes include the approval of various contracts and recommendations regarding services and policies. The meeting included updates from risk management and insurance representatives, discussions on technology improvements, and approval of numerous financial items.Public Comments
No public comments were made during the meeting.Parks and Recreation Matters
The Board appointed Kathy Dawkins to the Leelanau County Parks and Recreation Commission for a partial term ending December 31, 2025, and a full three-year term starting January 1, 2026. The recommendation passed with 6 AYES and 1 NO.Infrastructure Projects
The meeting included several recommendations related to infrastructure: 1. **Increase of Data Speed for WiFi:** A motion was made to approve a data speed increase for county WiFi, using funds from the Telephone Fund, which passed unanimously. 2. **Replace Copper Lines:** A proposal to replace copper phone lines with a dedicated internet circuit was approved, also funded through the Telephone Fund. 3. **Cooling Tower RFP – Approval of Vendor:** This item was moved to the regular session for further discussion.Other Business
Other items discussed include various administration topics, such as audits, contract approvals, and a public hearing set for the 2026 budget.Financial Summary
Significant financial items include: - Approval of claims and accounts totaling $267,380.75. - Post audit claims and accounts totaling $16,677,467.97. - The approval of a Michigan Indigent Defense Grant totaling $421,123.76. - A motion to approve the 2025-2026 Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) annual dues of $12,000, which passed unanimously.Action Items
1. **Executive Session Preparations:** Research on new conflict and grievance policies to be presented in December. 2. **Commissioner Campbell's request** to analyze elected officials' salaries against those from similar counties will be prepared for the Executive Session in December or January. 3. **MLBC public hearing scheduled** for November 18, 2025, at 6:45 p.m.The meeting was adjourned at 1:43 p.m.