5/14/2024 - Leelanau County | Special Session Minutes

Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session to discuss the search for a new County Administrator. The meeting involved reviewing candidate applications and scheduling interviews for selected candidates. Eight candidates were chosen for interviews, to be held on specific dates.

Public Comments

There were no public comments during the agenda-specific section of the meeting. However, Bill Weisner provided comments during the general public comment period, though specific details of his remarks were not recorded in the minutes.

County Administrator Search Update

The primary focus of the meeting was the County Administrator search: - MLI Consultant Chet Janik facilitated the discussion on potential candidates. - A motion to enter closed session to review applications was made, seconded, and unanimously carried. - Following the closed session, the Board reconvened in open session where they decided to interview eight candidates: Ahmed Abou-Ismail, Kipling Belcher, Michael Belsky, Tracy Byard, James Kiessel, Mark Justin, Anna Nelson, and Robert Reinshuttle. - Interview dates were set for Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM, and Friday, May 31, 2024, at 9:00 AM, with an additional round of interviews scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024, at noon.

Other Business

There were no additional agenda items or outcomes beyond the main focus of the meeting.

Action Items

- Schedule first round of interviews for the County Administrator candidates on May 30 and 31, 2024. - Schedule a second round of interviews for June 10, 2024. - Commissioner Allgaier will need to attend the first round remotely due to prior commitments.