9/23/2025 - Leelanau County | Budget Work Session Minutes

Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on September 23, 2025. The agenda was approved with an additional item regarding the budget process update. Directors from various departments presented their budget plans, highlighting operational needs and staffing adjustments. The session included discussions about vehicle purchases for the Building Safety Department and the necessity of increasing personnel in the IT Department. A consensus was reached to incorporate a 3% wage increase for Non-Union Personnel into the budget.

Public Comments

There were no public comments during the meeting.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

No discussion was held regarding affordable housing initiatives.

Parks and Recreation Matters

No discussion was held regarding parks and recreation matters.

Infrastructure Projects

No specific infrastructure projects were directly discussed in the meeting. However, there were mentions of operational needs within the Building Safety department that may affect future infrastructure decisions.

Other Business

Other agenda items discussed included updates from the Senior Services, Building Safety, Information Technology, and Equalization Departments, along with a discussion of the budget process moving forward. The need for additional screens in the Commissioners’ meeting room was noted, and resolutions were proposed to increase a staffing request within the IT Department.

Financial Summary

The meeting addressed key financial figures related to departmental budgets and proposed salary increases: - The Board agreed to implement a 3% wage increase for all Non-Union Personnel. - Discussions noted the capital outlay for the IT Department and a need for a wastewater treatment plant study.

Action Items

- Implement a 3% wage increase for all Non-Union Personnel in the proposed budget. - Continue discussions regarding increasing IT Department personnel to a full-time position. - Extend the trial period for the Building Safety Department's take-home vehicle policy until December 9, 2025. - Follow-up on vehicle purchase costs and policies for county employees.