6/12/2024 - Suttons Bay Township | Regular Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Suttons Bay Township Board meeting held on June 12, 2024, addressed several significant topics, including work force housing, parks and recreation developments, and procedural changes. The Board approved a motion to pay bills and accepted the Planning Commission’s annual report. Notable actions included the adaptation of the meeting time and approval for sidewalk installation in local parks.

Public Comments

Sandy Boone from the Suttons Bay/Bingham Township Public Library announced a need for a Township representative on their Board of Trustees, highlighting the term commitment of four years with monthly meetings.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

Larry Mawby proposed a Work Force Housing Pilot Ordinance requesting the Board to offer a Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program aimed at fostering affordable housing, with an anticipated adoption date by November 1, 2024. He also discussed a potential intergovernmental agreement regarding municipal sewer and water solutions.

Parks and Recreation Matters

The Parks Manager, Jared Pontius, submitted a report that included: - Approval of a bid for sidewalk installation from Outside Edge Concrete Construction. - Discussion of turf management services and coordination with local soccer fields for installation labor. - A request for poison ivy control at Vic Steimel Park. - Collaboration talks for events with Bingham Parks & Recreation. Additionally, the Board approved a contract for pavilion painting, which will follow the original 2023 contract terms.

Infrastructure Projects

No specific infrastructure projects were discussed in this meeting.

Other Business

The Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting and discussed moving the start time of future Board meetings to 6:00 PM. The 2023 Annual Report from the Planning Commission was also accepted.

Financial Summary

The Board approved payment for June 2024 bills amounting to $44,560.94, which was clarified by Township Clerk Jean Moe as including increased election expenses as well as costs associated with the Michigan Township Association.

Action Items

- Research options for purchasing a VAPTR machine for the Pickleball courts and a defibrillator for Herman Park, with donations routed through "Friends of Herman Park." - Jared Pontius to obtain a quote for poison ivy control. - Potential instructors for tennis and pickleball are required to complete an application before beginning their classes.