On January 16, 2024, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened at the Government Center, where they discussed key issues, including the appointment of a permanent Planning Director and the Teamsters Union Letter of Understanding. The meeting concluded with discussions on employee culture, highlighting the need for better communication and training to enhance workplace morale.
O’Rourke expresses frustration with the climate survey, urging immediate separation of the departments involved. Kramer clarifies that they only sought raw data, not critiquing Scholten’s work. Scholten defends his methodology, stressing employee anonymity and declining to share data. The exchange signals ongoing tensions and the necessity for constructive steps to address the raised concerns.
The document outlines the Statement of Acknowledgement for members of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners regarding adherence to the Code of Ethics and Conduct. It emphasizes the commitment of the Commissioner to uphold ethical standards and conduct oneself with integrity, respect, and civility, fostering an inclusive atmosphere while serving the common good.
This document is an email communication regarding a climate survey. Scholten expresses concern over perceived attacks on his professional integrity related to the study, asserting he met the expectations by following the proposed methodology and maintaining employee anonymity. He emphasizes that anonymity was key, thus will not share individual notes or data.
This document is a letter from the Leelanau County Prosecutor, Sheriff, Probate Judge, Treasurer, and Register to the Board of Commissioners and County Administrator. The letter discusses the report and presentation by John Scholten, which echoes concerns expressed by county staff and elected officials. The authors reject the notion that these concerns have been fabricated or exaggerated.
The Northport Village Council convened on January 12, 2024, to discuss a budget proposal for new staffing, specifically a Full-Time Treasurer and a Part-Time Administrative Assistant. Village Manager Jim Dyer presented a plan estimating around $75,000 for these roles, leveraging existing budget allocations and projected savings to address administrative shortages and support economic development initiatives.
The Empire Village Council Work Session agenda includes presentations by the new Village Attorney and a TextMyGov demonstration. It also addresses public comments, old business like meeting minutes approval, and new discussions on software and drainage assessments. Additionally, the agenda covers snowplowing clarification, sidewalk clearing, employee health insurance, and bids for road projects.
The Empire Village Council held a work session on January 11, 2023, at the Empire Township Hall. The meeting included all council members and Clerk Smith. Key decisions included approving the Personnel Committee’s offer for a DPW Technician position and extending the New Office Committee’s end date. The council approved a sound invoice for an amplifier.
Event Date: 2024-01-10 Summarized with ai model: gemini_2.0_flash Disclaimer: AI-generated summaries may contain errors. Please review the source document for accuracy. The Centerville Township Monthly Check Journal for January 2024 provides a detailed record of financial transactions, sorted by check number. [cite: 2, 3, 4, 5] The journal documents various types of transactions, including paychecks…
On January 9, 2024, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened for an Executive Board Session, approving the agenda without amendments. Updates were given by the County Administrator and other authorities. Key items included accepting an anonymous donation, approving Conservation District work orders, and renewing legal contracts, alongside discussions on the Broadband Project.
