1/14/2026 - Suttons Bay Township | Board Regular Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Suttons Bay Township Board meeting on January 14, 2026, resulted in the approval of several items, including the agenda with an addition, payment of bills, and a DNR Grant Resolution. Key discussions included updates from Planning & Zoning and Parks & Recreation, but there were no public comments or conflicts of interest raised during the meeting.

Public Comments

There were no public comments made during the meeting.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

No discussion regarding affordable housing initiatives took place during the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

Parks & Recreation Manager Pontius provided a written report noting that the Ice Rink has faced challenges. There were no December meeting minutes as the committee did not meet that month. Additionally, Jared Pontius highlighted a potential grant opportunity for $15,000 aimed at improving the playground at Herman Park, and Trustee Slocombe mentioned an upcoming application for the Oleson Grant due in February.

Infrastructure Projects

The meeting included a discussion concerning the Cherry Beach Orchards Project; the Planning Commission decided to table discussions on this until February. Additionally, a Planning Commission Subcommittee had met to work on a View Shed Analysis.

Other Business

The Board approved the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting and voted to approve the payment of December bills totaling $32,784.17. The discussion concerning the Land Division Appeal was postponed to the February meeting.

Financial Summary

The Board approved payment of bills amounting to $32,784.17. No additional financial information was provided during the meeting.

Action Items

- A motion was made to table the discussion on the Land Division Appeal until the February meeting. - Move forward with applying for the proposed $15,000 playground grant and the Oleson Grant by February. - Board members will consider budgeting for trustees to attend the MTA conference in April for professional development, specifically in park inspections.