Summary
The Suttons Bay Township Board held a brief special meeting on September 25, 2025, to amend the DNR grant application for the Herman Park Playground. The board voted unanimously to increase the township's matching funds commitment to $80,000 for the Universal Access Playground at Herman Park project. The meeting lasted only six minutes, from 8:30 am to 8:36 am.
Parks and Recreation Matters
The sole substantive agenda item concerned amending the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MDNR) Grant application for the Universal Access Playground at Herman Park. Dorothy Petroskey made a motion to increase the township's matching funds by $5,000, bringing the total match to $80,000, representing 26.6% of a total project cost of $300,000, during the 25-26 fiscal year. Eric Carlson supported the motion.
A roll call vote was taken: Eric Carlson, yea; Doug Periard, yea; Jean Moe, yea; Dorothy Petroskey, yea. No nays were recorded. Debbie Slocombe was absent and excused.
This action was formalized in Resolution No. 13, amending Resolution No. 8 of 2025. The resolution notes the project is supported by the Township's approved 5-Year (2024-2028) Parks and Recreation plan and authorizes submission of the grant application with the $80,000 local match commitment, to be provided in cash and/or force account.
Financial Summary
- Total project cost: $300,000
- Township matching funds (revised): $80,000 (26.6% of total project cost)
- Increase approved: $5,000 above the previously committed match
- Funding source: Suttons Bay Township financial commitment, in cash and/or force account
- Applicable fiscal year: 2025-26
Public Comments
Public comment was opened at the start of the meeting and again before adjournment; no comments were recorded on either occasion.
Other Business
The agenda was approved on a motion by Dorothy Petroskey, supported by Eric Carlson. No conflicts of interest were declared. No board member comments were made before adjournment.
Action Items
The township is to proceed with submission of the amended Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Program application for the Herman Park Playground, reflecting the $80,000 local match commitment, per Resolution No. 13.