The Human Resources department reported a 34% turnover rate in 2024, including 28 new hires. Notable staffing challenges persist, with openings in various divisions and impending retirements. The Sheriff’s Office proposed budget adjustments to reassign a vehicle and increase seasonal hours for the Marine Division, pending Board of Commissioners approval.
Several significant recommendations were passed, including the temporary reassignment of a vehicle within the Sheriff’s Office, adjustments to Marine Patrol hours, and the approval of a new agreement with Michigan State University for extension services. The Board also approved claims and accounts totaling over $3.3 million dollars, along with various bid acceptances related to maintenance.
The key highlights from the meeting include: Approval of the Consent Agenda, including meeting minutes and invoice payments, and an agreement with Abonmarche for preliminary engineering work on the A-Dock project. The meeting also covered amendments to the Employee Handbook and public comments on the Department of Public Works and suggestions for park sculptures.
The Village Council of Suttons Bay will hold a meeting on March 17, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comments, and discussions on A-Dock improvements and a cross-connection survey. Updates to the ESTA personnel policy will also be reviewed to ensure compliance with new legal standards by the March 21 deadline.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. The agenda includes reviewing and approving minutes, reports from various committees, and discussing topics such as budget amendments, housing, and a grant application for Parks and Rec. The board will also take actions on multiple policies.
This document outlines the agenda for the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025. Key topics include updates from the Administrator, action items for court appointments, 911 surcharge decisions, and discussions on a proposed Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Traverse City-Garfield urban area, among others.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held an Executive Board Session on March 11, 2025, led by Chairman Steve Yoder. Key topics included updates from departments, the appointment of Craig L. Wright as attorney magistrate, and discussions on the Point Broadband Project. The session concluded with closed discussions on union negotiations and approved claims.
The proposed Leelanau County Administrator Employment Agreement outlines James Dyer’s role and compensation. Dyer will serve as the chief administrative officer with an annual salary of $127,000, a vehicle allowance, and designated vacation days. The agreement allows for termination by either party and includes provisions for performance evaluation and professional development funding.
This document is a request to waive board policy regarding bid requirements, specifically concerning the MERS Defined Benefit Plan Adoption Agreement amendment. The proposed amendment aims to exclude County Administrators hired on or after March 31, 2025, from the MERS plan, as outlined in the incoming County Administrator’s employment agreement.
The Leelanau County Road Commission oversees 598 miles of county roads, maintaining primary and local paved roads, along with seasonal routes. With a budget of $9.4 million for 2024, it focuses on local road maintenance and plans significant improvements from 2024-2029, including chip seal work, crack sealing, and pursuing additional funding for reconstruction projects.
