8/28/2024 - Leelanau County | Special Session Minutes

Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened a special session on August 28, 2024, to discuss the search for a new County Administrator and to approve a job description for the Facilities Director position. Key decisions included the hiring process for the County Administrator and revisions to the Facilities Director position.

Public Comments

Several speakers participated in the public comment section, including Rick Robbins, Alan Campbell, Scott Perry, Tim McCalley, and Steve Yoder. Their concerns touched on issues that were not specifically outlined in the minutes. Commissioner O’Rourke thanked the speakers for their contributions, and Commissioner Ross praised the collective effort to work together.

Administrator / CFO Search

The board discussed the ongoing search for a new County Administrator. A consensus emerged to conduct interviews in November and December. It was decided that Interim County Administrator Richard I. Lewis would remain in the role to assist with the transition. The board approved a motion to utilize the services of the Michigan Leadership Institute for the hiring process, with the job description to be reviewed in the September Executive Session, aiming for completion by the end of December. The final vote on the motion passed with a majority of 5-0, with one absent.

Facilities Director Job Description

Interim Administrator Lewis presented the job description and salary for the new Facilities Director position. The board unanimously approved to post the job immediately and also approved a title change for the Maintenance Director position to Maintenance Supervisor, effective upon retirement of the current Director. This motion passed with a unanimous vote of 5-0.

Other Business

No additional business was discussed outside of the agenda items focused on the County Administrator search and Facilities Director position.

Action Items

- Schedule interviews for the County Administrator position for November and December. - Bring the County Administrator job description for review at the September Executive Session. - Post the Facilities Director position immediately and implement the title change to Maintenance Supervisor upon the incumbent's retirement.