Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held an Executive Board Session on July 8, 2025. Key decisions included the approval of several late additions to the agenda, a motion to renew a grant for the Prosecutor's Office, and the disbandment of the Housing Action Committee. Discussions emphasized ongoing issues related to housing in the county, budget preparations, and administrative updates.Public Comments
During the public comment period, Steve Mikowski and Kathy Dawkins expressed their concerns regarding agenda items, although specific concerns were not detailed in the minutes.Affordable Housing Initiatives
Commissioner Bunek requested to handle the proposed disbandment of the Housing Action Committee and the assignment of housing response coordination to the County Administrator’s office as separate motions. Ultimately, the motion to disband the Housing Action Committee failed, but the coordination motion was approved, allowing the County Administrator to manage housing inquiries and requests for assistance. The endorsement of strategies prepared by the Housing Collaborative was delayed until the next Executive Session in August.Parks and Recreation Matters
Administrator Dyer discussed the need for a new mission statement for the Parks & Recreation Department. A motion to adopt the proposed mission statement passed with overwhelming support. Additionally, Commissioner Campbell encouraged ongoing discussions about budgeting for parks projects.Infrastructure Projects
No specific infrastructure projects such as marina or utilities were discussed in this session.Other Business
The meeting included various administrative updates including the appointment of a new Deputy Medical Examiner, approval for out-of-state travel for Emergency Management personnel, and the addition of prenatal care to the Early Childhood Program. Various financial items such as claims and accounts were approved, totaling $133,755.15.Financial Summary
Key financial decisions included: - Approval of claims and accounts totaling $133,755.15 and post-audit claims amounting to $1,871,949.21.Action Items
- Administrator Dyer to prepare strategies for housing-related inquiries to be discussed in the August session. - The Board to consider initiating an RFP process for audit services as suggested by Chairman Yoder. - Evaluate and propose detailed plans for Parks & Recreation projects in a future meeting.The meeting adjourned at 1:37 p.m.