Summary
The Suttons Bay Township Board meeting on April 9, 2025, addressed various operational matters including budget approvals, personnel changes, and fundraising for playground equipment. Key decisions were made regarding budget allocations and the establishment of fundraising protocols for the Playground Committee.Public Comments
There were no public comments made during the meeting.Parks and Recreation Matters
The Parks & Recreation report highlighted plans for late Spring park openings. A fundraising initiative led by the Playground Committee for equipment at Herman Park was presented. The Township Board agreed that the committee could proceed with fundraising without seeking prior permission for each event. However, they must inform the board of all events and share details of any grants applied for, allowing for necessary township endorsements.Action Items
- The Playground Committee will proceed with fundraising activities for playground equipment without prior Board permission for each event. - The committee must notify the Board of upcoming fundraising events and submit grant applications for township endorsement.Other Business
- The board approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. - The bills for March totaling $36,258.02 were approved. - A $1,000 stipend for Jesse Fox and Jared Pontius for ice rink maintenance during winter 2024-2025 was approved. - Christy Brow announced her retirement date effective August 1, 2025, and Gunner Brow will be her replacement, shadowing her prior to the changeover.Financial Summary
- Bills approved totaled $36,258.02 for March. - A stipend of $1,000 each was allocated for Jesse Fox and Jared Pontius for ice rink maintenance.The next meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2025, at 6:00pm.