Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on April 9, 2024, to discuss the Annual Statutory Equalization Report and a parks and recreation initiative. Key outcomes included the approval of the 2024 Equalization Report and a motion to submit a grant request for playground improvements.Public Comments
Steve Mikowski addressed the Board during public comments but no specific concerns were recorded in the minutes. Additionally, Bill Wiesner also spoke during public comment later in the meeting without details of his remarks provided.Parks and Recreation Matters
A motion was made by Commissioner Ross to approve the submission of an MMRMA RAP grant by the Parks & Recreation Commission for providing engineered wood fiber in the playground area at Myles Kimmerly Park. Commissioner Lautner expressed a preference for pursuing a larger grant project instead of multiple smaller initiatives. The motion passed with a vote of 5 AYES (Ross, Wessell, Allgaier, O’Rourke, Rexroat), 1 NO (Lautner), and 1 ABSENT (Kramer).Infrastructure Projects
No specific discussions or decisions regarding infrastructure projects such as marina developments, cell phone towers, or utilities were presented in the minutes.Other Business
The primary focus of the meeting was on the annual equalization report and the parks and recreation grant request. No further unrelated agenda items were noted.Financial Summary
No financial data, budgets, or funding requests were presented in the document.Action Items
- The approval of the 2024 Leelanau County Equalization Report was passed and will be represented by the Corporate Counsel and the Director of Equalization at the State Tax Commission meetings on May 13 and May 28, 2024. - The Parks and Recreation Commission is to proceed with the grant request for playground improvements at Myles Kimmerly Park.No further action items were detailed in the minutes.