6/24/2025 - Leelanau County | Senior Services Advisory Committee Minutes

Summary

The Senior Services Advisory Committee meeting held on June 24, 2025, involved the election of a new chairman, discussions on program specifications for dental and vision assistance, and updates on the Senior Expo. The committee reached a consensus on several matters, including income testing considerations for households with minors. There was also a discussion regarding the 2026 budget and the necessary steps for a millage renewal proposal.

Public Comments

There were no public comments or letters submitted during the meeting.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

No discussions on affordable housing initiatives were present in the meeting minutes.

Parks and Recreation Matters

No discussions on parks and recreation matters were present in the meeting minutes.

Infrastructure Projects

No discussions on infrastructure projects were present in the meeting minutes.

Other Business

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting on September 7, 2023, and there were no additional agenda items or discussions outside of the scheduled topics.

Financial Summary

No specific financial data or budget discussions were provided in the minutes.

Action Items

1. Senior Services Director Lena Vander Meulen will present the proposed renewal millage language recommendation at the February 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting, with a focus on the August 2026 election and its May 2026 deadline. 2. The Senior Services Department will begin including the earnings of minors in household income testing for seniors living with dependents, as discussed and agreed in the meeting.