Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners conducted an Executive Board session on June 11, 2024, where various updates were provided, key decisions were made, and several action items were recommended for approval. The meeting included discussions about updates on court proceedings, community corrections, insurance renewals, and various grant applications as well as the approval of significant budgetary items.Public Comments
Public comments were made by several individuals including Lois Bahle, Robert Laport, Mary Ann Barnes, Jim Kobberstad, Dana Getsinger, Scott Richards, and Bill Wiesner. Specific concerns raised were not detailed in the minutes. Commissioner O’Rourke acknowledged public concerns regarding personal information sharing, drawing from his own experience.Infrastructure Projects
Updates concerning infrastructure included a recommendation to approve lease agreements for T-Mobile at Central and Maple City tower sites, ensuring enhanced telecommunications. There was also a discussion regarding the tower project updates by the interim administrator.Action Items
- **Community Corrections FY2025 Grant Application**: Motion passed to recommend approval of the resolution for submission of the grant application. - **Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal**: Approved recommendation for renewal of insurance coverage at $51,178 for the term of July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025. - **Child Care Fund Budget**: The budget of $807,700 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 was approved, highlighting increased responsibilities of probation officers. - **Victim Rights Grant**: Renewed the grant for $40,397 for the period of October 2024 – September 2025. - **Material Management Plan Agreement**: Approved agreement for a multi-county material management plan with Grand Traverse County and Benzie County. - **Sheriff’s Office Training Travel**: Approved out-of-state training for an employee. - **Employed Recruit Request**: Allowed the Sheriff’s office to proceed with hiring a recruit, entering into grant processes for police academy training. - **PACE Resolution**: Approved a resolution to re-establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy program and call for a public hearing. - **Senior Services Contracts for In-Home Care**: Contracts with Comfort Keepers approved for care services through December 2026. - **Veteran's Affairs Grant Application**: Authorized application for a County Veteran Service Fund Grant with a submission deadline of June 18, 2024.Other Business
Other agenda items discussed included proposed contracts for asphalt repair at the Government Center, opioid settlement fund contracts, fixation of non-union wage schedules, and preparation for potential upcoming grants and additional revenue creation avenues.Financial Summary
The meeting included an endorsement of financial claims totaling $653,050.16 and post-audit claims amounting to $5,412,641.43. Additionally, there were discussions regarding budget implications for infrastructure projects and potential amendments to current financial allocations.Action Items
- Follow up required regarding the public comment concerns made during the meeting. - Continuation of investigations into the potential transfer/sale of Old Settler’s Park land adjoining already established easements. - Ongoing communications and preparations for implementing approved grant applications and contracts across various departments. - Review and potentially adjust the budget for parks and recreation capital projects based on the approved increase from $55,000 to $110,000.The meeting concluded at 2:00 p.m. with appreciation expressed for the efforts of staff and administration in handling the county’s concerns efficiently.