Draft Minutes
SUTTONS BAY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 12,
2007
CALL TO ORDER: 5:15 pm
ROLL CALL: Supervisor-Bahle, Clerk-Van Huystee, Treasurer-Herman, Member- Drozdalski, Trustee-Send
Guests: 5
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
MOVE BY DROZDALSKI SUPPORT BY BAHLE TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2007 SUTTONS BAY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
AS PRESENTED.
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Bahle suggested moving Herman Park Project and Mike Hernandez-2% Grant Request up in the order to accommodate guests.
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VAN HUYSTEE TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA WITH CHANGE.
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS:
Herman Park Project:
Fund Raising Fiduciary-Presentation by Jean Snow:
Jean Snow, director of the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation came to answer questions. Snow stated the foundation would be responsible for receiving and administering funds for the project. Snow referenced the fund agreement. Snow suggested a feasibility study be performed. Bahle stated that Norm Beeker was the one who suggested speaking with the GT Community Foundation and thinks it is a good idea and gives the project credibility. Bahle also stated they did not receive the Rotary Charities grant and it was a suggestion to do more partnering with the community. Snow stated the GT Regional Community Foundation could help with that. Drozdalski also agreed it is a good idea. Van Huystee questioned who would be the advisory group. It was stated members of the township. Send suggested a change in the name of the agreement. It was agreed to call the agreement, Suttons Bay Regional Park and Recreation Fund.
MOVE BY VAN HUYSTEE SUPPORT BY SEND TO AUTHORIZE RICH
BAHLE- SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SUTTONS BAY REGIONAL PARK AND RECREATION FUND
AGREEMENT AND THE ADDENDUM TO THE FUND AGREEMENT.
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
Mike Hernandez:
2% Grant Request/Boxing Club (no application available):
Bahle stated Hernandez has been working on the project for 5 years and is looking to establish a permanent home for the Suttons Bay Boxing Club. Bahle stated an application would be needed as soon as possible. Drozdalski stated he supported the request and the other board members agreed. Van Huystee stated this would be Resolution #14 of 2007 and it could be approved tonight.
MOVE BY VAN HUYSTEE SUPPORT BY HERMAN TO ENDORSE MIKE
HERNANDEZ COMPLETING AN APPLICATION FOR A REQUEST FOR 2% FUNDS FROM THE GTB AND
SUPPORTING RESOLUTION #14 OF 2007.
ROLL CALL:
HERMAN-YES, DROZDALSKI-YES, BAHLE-YES, VAN HUYSTEE-YES, SEND-YES
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
Deputy Bowen supplied year-end crime statistics. Deputy Bowen stated he would be meeting with both parties in regards to the wedding site issue.
REPORTS:
Treasurer: No report.
Zoning Administrator:
ZA Patmore submitted a written report.
Fire Board:
Bahle stated it was a short meeting and a staff member was given her 5-year raise.
Cemetery:
Plowing issue discussed.
Facilities:
Bahle stated a meeting with Mark Priest should be set up and the Village stated Vicky Oltersdorf has been pulled in to pursue.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John from the SB/Bingham District Library commented that a farewell luncheon for Mary Chamberlain was held.
Eric Carlson commented it would be a hard sell on purchasing the Mark Priest building.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills:
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VAN HUYSTEE TO APPROVE
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS AS PRESENTED.
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
Sewer Extension Request: Broadway St./Dave Bahle:
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VAN HUYSTEE TO APPROVE PERMIT
No. 1004116 A PERMIT APPLICATION FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
Review of Fee Schedules: Land Use and Land Division:
Bahle stated the schedule has not been changed in a long time. ZA Patmore stated he could put together a comparison together. The board agreed by consensus to direct Rochelle and Steve to generate a report for January meeting.
Planning Commission, ZBA, & Recreation Committee
Appointments:
Bahle stated that Doug Periard is still interested in serving and he will talk to Don Gregory. Bahle stated that three ads have been placed with no response. Send suggested going to 7 members.
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VAN HUYSTEE TO APPROVE
REAPPOINTING DOUG PERIARD TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ANOTHER THREE YEAR
TERM.
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY SEND TO APPROVE REAPPOINTING
CHRIS BRANSON
TO THE ZBA BOARD FOR ANOTHER TRHEE YEAR TERM.
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY SEND TO REAPPOINT TOM NIXON
AND DEBBIE SLOCOMBE TO ANOTHER THREE-YEAR TERM ON THE RECREATION COMMITTEE.
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY DROZDALSKI TO APPOINT TOM
NIXON TO SERVE THE REMAINING ONE YEAR TERM ON THE BOARD OF REVIEW DUE TO THE
VACANCY BY BILL DROZDALSKI.
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
Bahle stated there is a need for an alternate on the board of reviews and planning commission members.
Poverty Standards:
Board of Review Purposes:
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY DROZDALSKI TO ADOPT FEDERAL
GUIDELINES AS STANDARD THAT THE BOARD OF REVIEW USES AS STANDARDS.
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
2008 Meeting Dates:
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VAN HUYSTEE TO APPROVE
MEETING THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 5:15PM AT THE CURRENT LOCATION,
AYES: ALL NAYES:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Drozdalski suggested coming up with some sort of tracking system for public requests so the board can make sure all requests have been addressed and have been followed through with. Van Huystee commented it was a good idea.
Bahle stated progress on Rocky Road is moving slowly.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 6:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth Bassett
Recording Secretary
.