05122026_BOC_Executive Session

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held an executive session meeting on May 12, 2026, which included extensive discussions on various procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement topics included the correction of a bid tabulation error for a strategic planning RFP, the planned issuance of an RFP for employee health benefits consulting, and the authorization to issue an RFP for opioid settlement fund usage. The board also considered a resolution to allocate forfeited funds from a Brownfield redevelopment project to support future eligible activities through a revolving loan fund, with some debate on whether the funds should return to the county's general fund or remain with the Brownfield Authority. Additionally, the board approved a motion to extend Verizon Wireless's tower lease agreement for up to 30 years and discussed the county’s tax millage rate, ultimately deciding to maintain it at the maximum allowable rate with $200,000 allocated to contingency in the 2027 budget. Other procurement-related approvals included a grant application for community corrections and a contract extension for the prosecutor's office abuse and neglect services. The meeting also addressed capital equipment replacement for the sheriff’s office and considered a draft ordinance for civil infraction enforcement related to building code violations. The board voted to enter a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on budget allocations, contract extensions, RFP issuances, and strategic planning for county services and infrastructure projects.