Special Meeting (Minutes)

Suttons Bay Township

Event Date: 2024-03-27

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The Suttons Bay Township Board held a special meeting on March 27, 2024. Key attendees included Supervisor Doug Periard, Trustee Debbie Slocombe, Trustee Eric Carlson, Treasurer Dorothy Petroskey, and Clerk Jean Moe. The agenda was approved, and the meeting commenced with reports from the Planning & Zoning and Parks & Recreation departments, as well as the Fire Authority. The board addressed both old and new business items.

Old business included the approval of minutes from the February 14 and February 19, 2024 meetings, as well as the payment of bills for March 2024, totaling $33,503.35. New business began with a Truth in Taxation Hearing, followed by the adoption of the 2024-2025 budget and the 2024-2028 Draft Parks and Recreation Plan. The board also addressed the resignation of Planning Commission members Don Gregory and Dee McClure, appointing Kevin Weber and Gary Thornton to fulfill their terms, respectively.

A significant portion of the meeting focused on Parks and Recreation, with the approval of the 2024-2028 Draft Parks and Recreation Plan. The board also addressed the creation of new Parks & Rec positions, including a full-time Parks & Rec Manager and a part-time Parks & Rec Assistant. The board authorized the personnel committee to submit ads for the new positions in local newspapers.

Public comment was offered by Dorenda LaFever regarding handicap accessibility within the township, and board member comments were noted. The meeting concluded with adjournment, and the next board meeting was scheduled for April 8 at 6:00 pm.

Internal document reference #:2714

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