9/25/2025 - Suttons Bay Township | Special Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Suttons Bay Township Board held a special meeting on September 25, 2025, where they approved an amendment to the DNR grant for the Herman Park Playground, increasing the township's financial commitment to $80,000. The board unanimously supported the motion, resolving to submit a grant application for a total project cost of $300,000.

Public Comments

No public comments were made during the meeting.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

No discussion related to affordable housing was present in the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

The board discussed the amendment of the DNR Grant for the Herman Park Playground. Dorothy Petroskey proposed a motion to increase the township's financial commitment to $80,000 for the project in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, up from a previous amount. The motion was supported by Eric Carlson and passed unanimously with the following details: - Total project cost: $300,000 - Township contribution: $80,000 (matching funds) - The grant application will be submitted to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Program.

Infrastructure Projects

No infrastructure projects were discussed during the meeting.

Other Business

No other agenda items were mentioned.

Financial Summary

- Total project cost: $300,000 - Suttons Bay Township's financial commitment: $80,000 (26.6% of the total project cost)

Action Items

- A follow-up on the grant application submission is required to ensure that the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Program application is submitted as authorized by the board.