Executive Board Session (Packet)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will hold an Executive Board Session on December 10, 2024, at the County Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. The agenda includes several communication updates from the Administrator regarding local projects. Key action items will discuss departmental matters, including public safety agreements, IT needs, and human resources policy updates.

Executive Board Session (Minutes)

The document describes the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Executive Board Session held on December 10, 2024. Key agenda amendments include the MSU Extension Agreement for 2025 and the MMRMA 2025 Renewal. Recommendations include approving various agreements, budget adjustments, and policies, along with authorization for a police academy recruit and an amendment for the Leelanau Tower project.

Special Session (Packet)

A Special Session of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for December 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the inclusion of commissioners-elect in the County Administrator candidate interviews. Public commentary will be invited, highlighting the importance of incoming commissioners in the decision-making process for county governance.

Special Session (Minutes)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on December 10, 2024, to discuss the participation of newly elected Commissioners-Elect in the upcoming County Administrator candidate interviews. After consulting with Interim Administrator Lewis and MLI Consultant Chet Janik, the Board agreed on a format for involving the Commissioners-Elect in the interview process.

Committee of the Whole (Boards/Commissions) (Minutes)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole met on December 10, 2024, to discuss annual appointments to county boards. Key recommendations included appointing Dr. David Quimby to the Health Board and reappointing members across various commissions. Further discussions were held regarding future appointments and advertising for openings on the Land Bank Fast Track Authority.

Regular Meeting (Minutes)

The board held a public hearing and adopted the 2025 budget. Additionally, an ordinance was adopted regarding aligning and reforming alcohol regulations within Elmwood Township. Various appointments were made to key committees, and the board authorized adding a full-time firefighter/EMT to the Fire Department, also appointing the Township Supervisor to the County Board of Public Works.

Regular Meeting (Minutes)

Reports were provided by various Township entities, including Fire & Rescue, Planning/Zoning, Harbor, Sewer, and Parks & Rec. The Treasurer presented the financial report, which was subsequently approved. The Supervisor’s report detailed recent meetings and upcoming appointments. The Board addressed several action items, including a resolution related to the Sunset Shores project and appointments to committees.

Minutes (Village Council)

The Village of Suttons Bay held a special Village Council meeting on December 3, 2024, to address several key issues. The council approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the previous meeting on November 18, 2024, and the payment of invoices. A public hearing was conducted to discuss the proposed property tax millage rate for the 2025 budget.

ePacket (Village Council)

The Village of Suttons Bay will hold a special council meeting on December 3, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Key agenda items include a public hearing on the 2025 tax millage rate and consideration of the 2025 budget, estimated at $3,366,540 in revenues and $3,947,426 in expenditures, alongside committee appointments and recognition of retiring council member Will Case.

December 5, 2024 Minutes (December 5, 2024 Minutes )

The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Lance Roman at 7:30 P.M. on December 5, 2024. All members were present except for Dave Burton. The draft minutes of the November Planning meeting were approved as presented. No correspondence was received. The Township Board completed phase 3 of the firehouse project.