3/11/2026 - Suttons Bay Township | Regular Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Suttons Bay Township Board Meeting held on March 11, 2026, focused on various community matters including improvements to local parks, budget approvals, and new grant initiatives. Key decisions included the adoption of the amended budget for 2026-2027 and the recognition of the Friends of Herman Park for grant assistance, alongside discussions on infrastructure projects involving park enhancements.

Public Comments

- **Bill Perkins, Village of Suttons Bay**: Representing the Solid Waste Planning Board, he announced that food waste will be added to the recycling component. - **Jake Ogemaw, Peshawbestown**: An avid disc golf player who expressed a need for improvements at the Herman Park disc golf course, citing a 30-mile distance to the nearest adequate course. - **Jame Warren, Up North Disc Golf Association**: Urged the board for enhancements to the Herman Park Disc Golf Course to improve safety and usability.

Parks and Recreation Matters

- Park Manager Jared Pontius provided a report that included quotes for Herman Park and playground furnishings. - A redesign of the Herman Park Disc Golf Course was estimated at $10,000. - A DNR Grant was released requiring Supervisor Periard’s signature, and the committee decided not to charge players for pickleball court reservations.

Infrastructure Projects

- The board discussed the development of the Herman Park disc golf course and improvements needed as emphasized by public comments. The budget adopted included a motion to increase the line item for the Herman Park Disc Golf Course from $5,000 to $10,000.

Other Business

- The meeting included routine approvals such as the previous meeting minutes and the payment of February bills totaling $48,845.94. The board adopted the MTA Governance resolution and adopted resolution 2026.07 acknowledging the Friends of Herman Park's grant proposal.

Financial Summary

- The '26-‘27 budget was adopted with revenues of $730,910 and expenditures of $697,578. - A detailed discussion on enhancing the Herman Park Disc Golf Course highlighted a budget increase from $5,000 to $10,000, all approved with a roll call vote.

Action Items

- Supervisor Periard to sign the DNR Grant documents. - Board members to follow up on potential enhancements to the Herman Park disc golf course as per public input received.