Summary
The Suttons Bay Township Board met on October 9, 2024, with Supervisor Doug Periard, Trustee Eric Carlson, Clerk Jean Moe, and Treasurer Dorothy Petroskey present; Trustee Debbie Slocombe and ZA Steve Patmore were absent. The Board approved the agenda, accepted the September 11, 2024 minutes, approved payment of bills, and unanimously adopted Ordinance #1 of 2024 amending the Zoning Ordinance's Waste Management Zoning District text via roll call vote.
Public Comments
Cynthia Deniau, representative of the Suttons Bay Library Board, attended and submitted a copy of the library budget. She noted that prior representatives had given updates during the annual audit, and confirmed there is no current mandatory reporting requirement from the library to the Township. No other public comments were made during the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
A report dated 10/02/24 from the Parks Manager and Assistant provided updates on Herman Park and 45th Parallel Park. Jared Pontius requested permission to have a malfunctioning snow thrower inspected, possibly due to a belt issue. Supervisor Periard agreed it should be examined and an estimate obtained. Periard and Pontius also discussed the need for dock sections for a walking path at 45th Parallel Park; Pontius had placed ads in the Enterprise without success and suggested seeking donated dock sections.
Other Business
Treasurer Petroskey reported on the Fire Authority's October 8 meeting, which covered a completed audit review, a 15% healthcare cost increase, and finalized building remodeling plans. The SB/Bingham Fire House will offer a contractor walk-through with a cutoff date, after which contractors may bid on the remodel. ZA Patmore submitted a written Planning & Zoning report.
Financial Summary
The Board approved payment of September 2024 bills totaling $34,001.55, motioned by Trustee Carlson and seconded by Clerk Moe, with all ayes. Cynthia Deniau submitted the library's budget for informational purposes, though no financial figures from it were detailed in the minutes.
Action Items
Jared Pontius is to draft wording for an advertisement seeking donated dock sections for the 45th Parallel Park walking path; Clerk Moe will submit the ad to the newspaper. Supervisor Periard is to arrange an estimate for repair of the malfunctioning snow thrower. The next Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM.