11/12/2024 - Leelanau County | Road Commissioner and Administrator Search Minutes

Summary

The special session of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners on November 12, 2024, involved the appointment of a new Road Commission member and discussions surrounding the selection process for a new County Administrator. Mel Black was appointed to the Road Commission for an unexpired term, while nine candidates were selected for interviewing for the County Administrator position.

Public Comments

There were no public comments made during the meeting.

Infrastructure Projects

The main focus was on the appointment to the Leelanau County Road Commission, where two candidates—Mel Black and Tim Lodge—were interviewed. Following the interviews, a motion was made to appoint Mel Black to the Road Commission for the remainder of John's Popa's term, which was passed with a majority vote (4 Ayes, 1 No).

Other Business

The meeting also included a discussion on the process to select a new County Administrator. MLI Consultant Chet Janik presented candidates for interviews, and after deliberation, the board decided to invite nine candidates for interviews scheduled for November 18-19, 2024.

Action Items

- Schedule interviews for the nine candidates for the County Administrator position. - Inform the public that applications for the candidates will be posted on the County's website. - Prepare for the potential second round of interviews based on the initial interviews feedback. - Encourage input from the incoming Board of Commissioners after election certification and organize a meet and greet for staff and new Commissioners.