Summary
The Suttons Bay Township Board met on April 9, 2025, with Supervisor Periard presiding. The Board approved prior meeting minutes, March bills, stipends for ice rink maintenance, and discussed fundraising plans for the Playground Committee. No public comments were made during the meeting.
Public Comments
No public comments were recorded at either the opening or closing public comment periods.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Jared submitted a written Parks & Rec report highlighting plans for late Spring park openings. The Playground Committee requested Board approval to begin fundraising for playground equipment at Herman Park, proposing an Easter Egg Hunt on April 19 at Herman Park as its first event. After discussion, the Board agreed the committee does not need prior approval for each fundraising event but must keep the Board informed of all events and share any grant applications so the Township can sign required documents. Funds raised will be run through the Friends of Herman Park account.
Other Business
Trustee Carlson shared updates on the Planning Commission meeting and the Drake proposal public hearing, based on a written report submitted by ZA Patmore, who was absent. The Fire Authority reported that its last meeting lacked a quorum and has been rescheduled. Christy Brow of the Michigan Assessing Service announced her retirement effective August 1, 2025, and introduced her successor, Gunner Brow, who will shadow her to learn office and computer procedures.
Financial Summary
The Board approved payment of March Suttons Bay Township bills totaling $36,258.02, motioned by Slocombe and seconded by Periard. Treasurer Petroskey moved to approve a $1,000.00 stipend each for Jesse Fox and Jared Pontius for ice rink maintenance during the winter of 2024-25, seconded by Carlson; the motion passed.
Action Items
- Playground Committee to keep the Board informed of all fundraising events, including the Easter Egg Hunt planned for April 19 at Herman Park.
- Playground Committee to share all grant applications with the Township so required documents can be signed.
- Fire Authority meeting to be rescheduled due to lack of quorum.
- Gunner Brow to shadow Christy Brow prior to her August 1, 2025 retirement to learn office and computer procedures.