Summary
The Suttons Bay Township Board meeting on June 11, 2025, focused on public comments regarding affordable housing initiatives, an update on parks and recreation matters, and financial decisions related to bills and fundraising events. Key actions included approving the agenda, the previous meeting's minutes, and payment of bills.Public comments
1. **Larry Mawby, Peninsula Housing**: Mawby announced plans to build affordable housing at Herman Rd and Pine View Rd. He will submit a request for the township board to authorize a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement by the end of the year and offered to set up a presentation to explain TIF to the board.- Nellie Danke, Suttons Bay/Bingham Twp Library: Danke reported on a new 5-Year Strategic Plan for the library and is seeking a Sutton Bay Township resident to fill a 4-year volunteer Trustee position. She also mentioned that the Summer Reading Project will begin on June 17.
Parks and recreation matters
Jared Pontius reported on the Parks & Recreation Committee, mentioning a pre-application submitted for a grant from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation for the Herman Park Playground Project.Other Business
- Approval of the previous meeting minutes for May 14, 2025, passed with a motion by Clerk Moe and support from Trustee Carlson. - The payment of bills for May 2025 in the amount of $39,768.63 was approved following a motion by Trustee Slocombe, seconded by Trustee Carlson.Action Items
- Larry Mawby to submit a request for the TIF Agreement by the end of the year. - Jared Pontius to await response from Crooked Tree Arts Center regarding the SB Art Show Booth & Bake Sale scheduled for August 2 & 3. - Preparations for the Greenkeeper’s Revenge Golf Scramble on October 13 are to continue.The meeting adjourned at 6:13 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025.