Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a regular session on November 19, 2024, where they addressed various financial matters and administrative issues. Key decisions included the scaling back of stipends for the Chief Deputy Clerk and County Clerk, approval of multiple agreements and contracts, and submission of grant applications for the upcoming fiscal year. The board also set public hearings and approved budget rules for the upcoming year.Public Comments
Steve Mikowski provided comments during the public session, where he expressed concerns that were echoed by Commissioner Allgaier. A specific summary of his concerns was not detailed in the minutes.Parks and Recreation Matters
The Board set a public hearing on the Leelanau County Parks and Recreation Plan for December 17, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the County Commission Chambers.Infrastructure Projects
Interim Administrator Richard I. Lewis updated the Board on the Tower Special Land Use Permit (SLUP), indicating that there would be a public hearing related to this matter, and consultants would attend. It was discussed that the SLUP may influence pricing decisions which would be addressed in December.Financial Summary
- The meeting included the approval of various financial agreements and contracts: - A contract with Grand Traverse County Veterans Affairs for $56,618.00 for 2025-2027 was approved. - Multiple contracts related to Senior Services totaling over $200,000 were renewed. - The FY25 County Veterans Service Fund Grant was accepted for $39,900.00. - The Board approved claims and accounts totaling $425,464.77 and post audit claims amounting to $15,836,153.87. - The board approved financial amendments for FY 2024, including amendments #24-013, #24-014, and #24-015.Action Items
- The Board approved a motion to scale back stipends for the Chief Deputy Clerk and County Clerk, with a review scheduled for the January 2025 meeting, incorporating input from the finance director. - The Board will review the 2025 budget rules in December and conduct a further discussion regarding the Extension of Energy Futures Task Force activities. - The administration is tasked with preparing for the upcoming public hearings and ensuring the consultants are present for the SLUP discussion.Overall, the meeting achieved significant progress regarding financial management and administrative operations while setting the stage for future discussions and decisions.