Regular meeting (Minutes)

The Suttons Bay Township Board convened on February 12, 2025, at the township offices to address various township matters. The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and no conflicts of interest or public comments were noted. Reports from the Planning & Zoning, Parks & Recreation, and Fire Authority departments were presented, highlighting ongoing projects such as the Drake Project, the Leelanau Physical Therapy overlay zone, and the Vineyard Inn’s change of use to workforce housing. The Parks & Recreation department reported the installation of timers for the ice rink lights, while the Fire Authority discussed an accepted audit bid and the relocation of voting from SB Middle Schools to the Fire Hall.

Old business was addressed with the approval of the January 8, 2025, meeting minutes and the payment of January bills amounting to $34,701.75. New business included the passage of resolutions to increase township officials’ salaries by 2.5% effective April 1, 2025, setting new salary figures for the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustees. Additionally, the board approved an audit contract with Tobin & Company for up to $4,000, recognized Jim Eckerle’s service on the Board of Review, and scheduled a budget workshop for March 5, 2025. The purchase of three new computers for township staff was also approved at a cost of $5,478.

The Parks & Recreation discussion focused on the 2025/2026 budget proposal and various park management issues, including soccer field maintenance costs to be partially covered by the Leelanau Soccer Club. The Playground Committee received approval to seek funding for their project, and additional time and materials were contracted from Gosling Czubak. A suggestion to compensate a volunteer worker at the ice rink was referred to the personnel committee, and entrance fees for the Mparks Conference were approved. The meeting concluded with board members expressing satisfaction with the community’s engagement and the progress on various township initiatives.