Draft Minutes
SUTTONS BAY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 13,
2008
CALL TO ORDER: 5:15 pm
ROLL CALL: Supervisor-Bahle, Clerk-Van Huystee, Treasurer-Herman, Trustee-Drozdalski
Absent: Trustee Send
STAFF: PA Rollenhagen and ZA Patmore
Guests: 4
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
MOVE BY DROZDALSKI SUPPORT BY HERMAN TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 9, 2008 SUTTONS BAY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS
PRESENTED.
AYES: ALL NAYS:
NONE MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VANHUYSTEE TO MOVE GRAND
TRAVERSE BAND: JOHN PETOSKEY/BOTTOMLANDS LEASE TO TOP OF AGENDA.
AYES: ALL MOTION CARRIED
John Petoskey asked that the Suttons Bay Township Board adopt a resolution in support of the application of Bottomland Lease that has been filed by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to develop a marina in Peshawbestown. Petoskey stated that that have applied to the Federal and State Government—specifically the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as well as the Army Corp of Engineers for a bottomland lease. Petoskey added that public notice was offered for comments and there have been 3 responses. The request for the Marina would entail approximately 117 Marina slips.
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY DROZDALSKI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2008-06 IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION MADE BY GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND
CHIPPEWA INDIANS FOR A BOTTOMLAND LEASE.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
BAHLE-YES, HERMAN-YES, VANHUYSTEE-YES, HERMAN-YES. 4-YES, 1-ABSENT. MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS:
Treasurer: As presented.
Zoning Administrator:
Drozdalski spoke regarding the Joint Master Plan and presented the smart growth assessment summary. Drozdalski added that he and Tom Nixon had met to discuss Rochelle’s resignation and replacement. The committee is developing a job description and may hire an interim planner to help facilitate the joint Master Plan committee meetings. Drozdalski stated that the township is operating under grant funding for this project and will need to meet time deadlines for progress as well as paperwork.
Fire Board:
Bahle stated the following issues were discussed at the February 12th meeting
Parks and Recreation:
Norm Beeker presented his report at the committee meeting regarding fundraising. The parks and recreation committee will be seeking grant funding for Herman Park from Rotary Charities and the Grand Traverse Regional Foundation.
Bill Drozdalski stated that they received the Phase II Environmental report. Drozdalski also indicated that the Michigan Department Natural Trust Fund is requesting a letter for “same day reimbursement”.
Cemetery:
No report.
Facilities: Bahle stated he would be meeting with the Village and Andy Rink on Friday.
PUBIC COMMENT:
John Krug presented the 2008/2009 Suttons Bay Bingham
Library Budget.
OLD BUSINESS:
2008-Fee Schedule
Treasurer Herman will meet with Steve Patmore to review and update the fee schedule for land use and land divisions.
Budget Preparation and Review:
Bahle stated the Budget Hearing is set for March 12, 2008 at
5:00.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of Bills:
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY DROZDALSKI TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF
THE BILLS AS PRESENTED.
AYES: ALL MOTION
CARRIED
Appointment of John Krug to Library Board:
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VANHUYSTEE TO REAPPOINT JOHN
KRUG TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012.
AYES: ALL MOTION CARRIED
Salary Resolutions:
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VANHUYSTEE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2008-01 TO ESTABLISH THE SUPERVISOR’S SALARY AT $17,301.00 PLUS PENSION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
BAHLE-YES, HERMAN-YES, VANHUYSTEE-YES, HERMAN-YES. 4-YES, 1-ABSENT. MOTION CARRIED
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY HERMAN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2008-02 TO ESTABLISH THE CLERKS SALARY AT $25,286.00 PLUS PENSION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
BAHLE-YES, HERMAN-YES, VANHUYSTEE-YES, HERMAN-YES. 4-YES, 1-ABSENT. MOTION CARRIED
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VANHUYSTEE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2008-03 TO ESTABLISH THE TREASURER’S SALARY AT $26,590.00 FOR WINTER AND SUMMER
TAX COLLECTION PLUS PENSION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
BAHLE-YES, HERMAN-YES, VANHUYSTEE-YES, HERMAN-YES. 4-YES, 1-ABSENT. MOTION CARRIED
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VANHUYSTEE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2008-04 TO ESTABLISH THE TRUSTEES SALARY AT $1489.00.00 PLUS PENSION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
BAHLE-YES, HERMAN-YES, VANHUYSTEE-YES, HERMAN-YES. 4-YES, 1-ABSENT. MOTION CARRIED
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VANHUYSTEE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2008-05 TO ESTABLISH THE TRUSTEES SALARY AT $1489.00 PLUS PENSION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
BAHLE-YES, HERMAN-YES, VANHUYSTEE-YES, HERMAN-YES. 4-YES, 1-ABSENT. MOTION CARRIED
Copier Purchase:
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY DROZDALSKI TO PURCHASE A COPIER
FROM NATIONAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PROGRAM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2446.
Ayes: All Motion Carried
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VANHUYSTEE TO ENTER INTO A
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH NETLINK FOR $336 PER YEAR.
AYES: ALL MOTION
CARRIED
Computer Purchase:
Clerk VanHuystee stated that the Zoning Administrator’s computer is not working and he is in need of a new computer.
MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY DROZDALSKI TO AUTHORIZE THE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO PURCHASE A NEW COMPUTER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$1000.
AYES: ALL MOTION
CARRIED
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Dorothy Petroskey
Recording Secretary
.