12/9/2025 - Leelanau County | Executive Board Meeting Summary

Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners met on December 9, 2025, to discuss multiple agenda items including court appointments, sheriff’s office staffing, and public safety measures. Key decisions included the appointment of a new magistrate, hiring of police recruits, and the approval of various software and agreements related to law enforcement. Discussions indicated a divide on the approach toward fleet vehicle leasing versus purchasing, leading to a contingency decision for further negotiation. The meeting also included multiple approvals for year-end budget amendments and agreements for services.

Public Comments

No public comments were made during the agenda-specific public comment period.

Parks and Recreation Matters

The Board discussed revisions to the Poor Barn Lease Agreement with the Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society. A motion to permit modifications and authorize the County Administrator to negotiate was passed with a vote of 6-1.

Infrastructure Projects

There was a discussion on a tower storage agreement related to communication infrastructure. An authorization to approve the land lease agreement with the Leelanau County Road Commission was unanimously passed.

Other Business

Other agenda items included the approval of financials—specifically, claims and accounts amounting to $259,265.39 and post-audit claims for $3,017,686.56. Additionally, the Board discussed the proposal for property sale across from Old Settler’s Park but reached a consensus to take no action at this time.

Financial Summary

The Board approved various financial measures, including: - Claims and accounts: $259,265.39 - Post-audit claims: $3,017,686.56 - Allocation of $90,000 from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to the Communications Capital Project Fund for tower project costs.

Action Items

1. The County Administrator was tasked with negotiating a managed fleet vehicle leasing contract for future review. 2. Building Safety staff were to continue discussions on the Vehicle Take Home Procedure for the January 2026 meeting. 3. Adjourned the decision on the proposed sale of county property, deferring any action until the Board can revisit the subject.