10/1/2024 - Leelanau County | Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened on October 1, 2024, to discuss various topics, including updates from Networks Northwest and Housing North, approval of a new RFP for the Leland Dam walkway, grant acceptance for law enforcement equipment, and other administrative matters. Key decisions include the acceptance of several grant recommendations and a proposal for tree planting in a local park. The meeting concluded with the approval of claims and accounts.

Public Comments

Stephen Mikowski and Bill Wiesner voiced their opinions during public comment. Their comments were recorded but no specific concerns were noted in the minutes.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

Housing North Executive Director Yarrow Brown provided an update on housing initiatives during the meeting, emphasizing the importance of having ordinances for Short-Term Rentals (STR) to protect housing and neighborhoods.

Parks and Recreation Matters

Commissioner Ross referenced a Parks and Recreation survey available on the County website. Additionally, a motion was made to accept an offer from DTE for the planting of twenty trees at Veronica Valley Park, which was approved with a vote of 4-1-1.

Infrastructure Projects

There was a motion to recommend approval of a bill of sale for equipment related to T-Mobile’s central tower site, which passed with a vote of 5-1. An update on the Leland Dam Walkway RFP was also discussed and will move forward to the next regular session.

Other Business

Various administrative topics were addressed, including the appointment of members to the Traverse Transportation Coordinating Initiative (TCCI) and a proposal for a grant intention involving several departments.

Financial Summary

Key financial decisions included the approval of claims and accounts totaling $109,491.02 and post-audit claims of $5,899,753.11, both of which passed unanimously.

Action Items

- Interim Administrator to follow up on the approval process for the Leland Dam Walkway RFP. - Prepare documentation for the Deputy Medical Examiner appointment for voting in the regular session on October 8, 2024. - Continue the process of grant applications related to various county departments to be submitted in November 2024.