Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on June 10, 2024, primarily focused on interviewing candidates for the position of County Administrator/CFO. The meeting featured four candidates and included discussions about the selection process, candidate qualifications, and the next steps to finalize a decision.Public Comments
No public comments were made during the meeting.County Administrator/CFO Candidate Interviews
The board conducted interviews for four candidates for the County Administrator/CFO position. Candidates included Michael Belsky, Mark Justin, Tracy Byard, and Kip Belcher. The interview process was structured with each commissioner asking questions, followed by time for candidates to question the commissioners. After discussing qualifications and preferences, the board reached a consensus to focus on Michael Belsky and Kip Belcher for further evaluation. Commissioner Rexroat expressed the need for due diligence in the selection process, stating the importance of getting it right rather than rushing to a decision.Janik, the consultant, suggested allowing staff to provide feedback on the interviews, while a straw poll indicated varied levels of support for the candidates among the commissioners. It was decided that references for Belsky and Belcher would be checked, and a special session was scheduled for June 14, 2024, to further discuss the potential offer.