10/9/2024 - Suttons Bay Township | Regular Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Suttons Bay Township Board meeting held on October 09, 2024, covered key topics including public feedback from the Suttons Bay Library Board, updates regarding park improvements, financial matters, and the adoption of a zoning ordinance amendment. The board carried motions for the approval of minutes and payment of bills. They also discussed necessary actions regarding park facilities and community engagement for donations.

Public Comments

Cynthia Deniau, representative from the Suttons Bay Library Board, attended the meeting and submitted a library budget. She highlighted that there is no current mandatory update required from the library representative to the township at this time.

Parks and Recreation Matters

The Parks Manager provided a report detailing updates on Herman Park and 45th Parallel Park. Trustee Pontius sought approval to inspect a malfunctioning snow thrower, which Supervisor Periard supported, agreeing to obtain an estimate for repairs. There was also discussion about the need for dock sections for a walking path at 45th Parallel Park.

Infrastructure Projects

The meeting included a significant discussion on the Text Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance related to the Waste Management Zoning District. Trustee Carlson made a motion to adopt the amendment, which was appreciated by the County Planning Commission for its quality. The amendment was put to a roll call vote, passing unanimously among the present board members.

Other Business

The meeting addressed routine business, including the acceptance of the minutes from the previous meeting and approval for payment of bills amounting to $34,001.55 for September 2024.

Action Items

- Supervisor Periard and Trustee Pontius will coordinate on the advertisement for dock section donations for 45th Parallel Park. - Jared Pontius will draft the wording for the advertisement, which Township Clerk Jean Moe will submit to the newspaper. - Repairs for the malfunctioning snow thrower will be pursued for estimation.