Summary
The Leelanau County Building Safety Committee convened on June 23, 2025, to discuss various agenda items including vehicle purchases for the building safety department, potential policies for employee vehicle usage, and permit fees in relation to affordable housing. Key decisions included the recommendation for the purchase of one vehicle, the need for a vehicle policy, and the generation of a permit fee chart for affordable housing discussions.Public Comments
No public comments were made during the meeting.Affordable Housing Initiatives
Discussion centered around permit fees associated with affordable housing. Commissioner Yoder highlighted that the Board seeks to outline current permit fees to possibly recommend adjustments or waivers that could support affordable housing initiatives. Administrator Dyer emphasized that understanding all related fees—not just building permit fees—would be crucial for developing strategies to reduce costs for affordable housing. There was a consensus for Building Official Weber to create a chart detailing the various permit fees for review by the Board of Commissioners.Infrastructure Projects
Building Official Amber Weber presented a request for the purchase of vehicles as part of the 2026 Budget Process. The discussion clarified that two aging Ford Rangers, which need constant repairs, would be replaced with one newer model of a Toyota Tacoma. It was decided that Building Official Weber would look into the purchase of one vehicle through the upcoming budget process.A separate discussion addressed a potential policy for allowing a newly hired part-time inspector to take a county vehicle home. The committee recognized the complexities involved, including insurance and reimbursement policies, and agreed to explore the establishment of a vehicle policy that could apply to all similar employees in the Building Safety Department.