2/14/2024 - Suttons Bay Township | Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Suttons Bay Township Board meeting conducted on February 14, 2024, focused on various township matters, including budget discussions, park maintenance, and personnel decisions. Key decisions included the appointment of a new Parks and Recreation Committee member, the adoption of the County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the approval of annual salaries for elected officials, reflecting inflation adjustments.

Public Comments

No public comments were made during this meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

The meeting saw discussions on the new Parks and Recreation Supervisor role and the upcoming budget for the next year. There was an update regarding repairs at Herman Park, including work on tennis courts, the pavilion, and fencing for pickleball courts and dog park walkways. Concerns were raised about the potential need for engineering work prior to completion of these projects.

Infrastructure Projects

The Board referred to the upcoming presentation by Brendan Mullane from the County Road Commission regarding the County Road-Paser Report, which is intended to inform decisions on infrastructure maintenance and upgrades.

Other Business

- The minutes from the previous meeting dated January 10, 2024, were approved without amendments. - Approval of bills totaling $21,398.81 was authorized. - A resolution was passed to adopt the County Hazard Mitigation Plan. - The hiring of a consulting firm, Giffels Webster, was approved to review the township's zoning ordinance overhaul for an amount not to exceed $4,950. - Discussion regarding the upcoming budget workshop scheduled for February 19, 2024.

Financial Summary

- Approval of a total payment of $21,398.81 in bills for January 2024. - Annual salaries for elected officials were set, reflecting a 3.2% increase based on inflation: - Supervisor: $20,100.96 - Clerk: $32,044.80 - Treasurer: $32,044.80 - Trustees: $1,729.63 each.

Action Items

- A date will be set by Supervisor Periard and Trustee Carlson to discuss hiring a Parks Steward/Maintenance person and define responsibilities. - Trustees were encouraged to sign up early for the Michigan Township Association training in April. - The Board will convene on February 19, 2024, for a Budget Workshop.