Regular meeting (Minutes)

The Suttons Bay Township Board convened on October 9, 2024, at the township offices, with Supervisor Doug Periard presiding. The meeting commenced at 6:00 PM and included key township officials such as Trustee Eric Carlson, Township Clerk Jean Moe, and Township Treasurer Dorothy Petroskey. The agenda was approved unanimously, and there were no conflicts of interest reported. Public comment was brief, with Cynthia Deniau from the Suttons Bay Library Board presenting the library’s budget, although no mandatory update was required at this time. Reports from various departments were presented, including updates from the Planning & Zoning, Parks & Recreation, and Fire Authority sectors. Notably, the Parks & Recreation report highlighted the need for repairs to a snow thrower at Herman Park and 45″ Parallel Park, while the Fire Authority discussed their recent audit, health care cost increases, and building remodeling plans.

Old business was addressed efficiently, with the board approving the minutes from the September 11, 2024, meeting and authorizing the payment of September’s bills amounting to $34,001.55. New business focused on the adoption of an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance related to the Waste Management Zoning District. The amendment was well-received by the County Planning Commission, and after thorough discussion, it was unanimously adopted by the township board. The amendment ensures that current containers on the site will be removed and that future applications will adhere to specific landscaping and lighting mandates.

Board member comments included a discussion between Supervisor Periard and Jared Pontius about the need for dock sections to enhance a walking path at 45″ Parallel Park. Efforts to acquire these sections through advertisements in the Enterprise have been unsuccessful, leading to a decision to seek donations from the community via a newspaper ad. The meeting concluded promptly at 6:12 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The minutes were submitted by Recording Secretary Mary Kuznicki and Township Clerk Jean Moe.