11/12/2024 - Leelanau County | Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

During the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Executive Board Session on November 12, 2024, various agenda items were discussed, leading to key decisions and recommendations on budgetary matters, contractual agreements, and broader administrative issues. Disputes regarding the continuation of stipends for Clerk positions were a central point of contention among commissioners, resulting in a compromise proposal to be developed for further review.

Public comments

Public comments were provided by Sam Getsinger, Dr. Bob McCormick, and Rick Robbins, although specific concerns raised by each speaker were not detailed in the document.

Parks and Recreation matters

A public hearing on the Leelanau County Parks and Recreation Plan was scheduled for December 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The motion to set the hearing was agreed upon unanimously.

Infrastructure projects

Infrastructure-related decisions included: - Approving a lease agreement amendment for Verizon at the Maple City Tower. - Approving a lease agreement amendment for AT&T, pending final legal approval. - Recommendations for maintaining 9-1-1 radio console and recorder equipment.

All votes regarding these amendments passed unanimously.

Other Business

The Board discussed various items related to approving service contracts, budget proposals, and upcoming administrative meetings. Notable points included: - Approval of the Michigan Association of Counties annual membership dues for $12,000. - Recommendations to submit several grant application requests to the Grand Traverse Band for various county projects, including Parks and Recreation and food assistance programs.

Financial Summary

The Board approved claims and accounts totaling $190,806.68 and post-audit claims of $15,836,153.87. Details regarding additional funding sources for various project proposals, including the Grand Traverse Band grant applications, were provided but specific financial allocations were not detailed.

Action Items

The Board tasked Interim Administrator Richard I. Lewis with developing a revised proposal regarding stipends for the Chief Deputy Clerk and County Clerk for discussion at the upcoming meeting on November 19, 2024. Additionally, the upcoming public hearing on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was scheduled, and various grant applications were recommended for submission to the Grand Traverse Band.