9/10/2025 - Suttons Bay Township | Regular Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Township Board meeting held on September 10, 2025, included key reports on planning, parks and recreation, and the Fire Authority. The Board approved various motions for financial expenditures, the appointment of a new member to the Zoning Board, and the election of a representative to the Condo Association. The meeting set the stage for upcoming workshops on the Master Plan and addressed staff training for new accounting software.

Public Comments

There were no public comments during the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

The Parks & Recreation report indicated improvements at the Dog Park, which has seen satisfactory progress following maintenance work. The Recreation Passport scored a total of 110 out of 250, prompting the decision to defer the submission until April 2026 in hopes of earning more points. Additionally, a Golf Outing is scheduled for October 13 at Bahle Golf Course.

Infrastructure Projects

There were no specific infrastructure projects discussed that detailed development or changes related to marinas, cell phone towers, or water/sewer systems.

Other Business

In old business, the Board approved previous meeting minutes and paid unpaid August bills totaling $32,388.18, as well as current September bills amounting to $25,852.84. Under new business, Kevin Weber was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Supervisor Doug Periard was elected as a Condo Association representative for Township offices.

Financial Summary

The Board approved financial matters including the payment of unpaid bills for August totaling $32,388.18 and current September bills for $25,852.84. Specific funding sources or allocations were not detailed.

Action Items

- Staff training on new accounting software is scheduled for Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. - Next PC meeting planned for October 7, 2025. - Three Master Plan Workshops are scheduled for September 30, 2025, between 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm at township offices.