09082026_BOC_Budget Work Session

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on September 9, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key discussions included the review and potential revision of the facilities director job description to better define responsibilities and expectations, with a plan to have administration present options for restructuring. The board also discussed the annual payment to the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (MERS), with a proposed $250,000 contribution for 2027 aimed at reducing unfunded liabilities. Additionally, there was a detailed conversation about adjusting elected officials' salaries to be more competitive and equitable, proposing phased-in increases over three years to ensure elected officials earn approximately 10% more than their highest-paid subordinates. The board requested finance administration to provide a budget impact analysis of these proposed salary adjustments. Funding for the Leelanau County Family Coordinating Council was also addressed, with the council withdrawing its 2027 funding request due to restructuring and plans to transfer remaining funds to other community entities. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but motions to discuss and approve agenda items were noted.