SUTTONS BAY TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

CALL TO ORDER: 5:15 pm

ROLL CALL: Supervisor-Bahle, Clerk-Van Huystee, Treasurer-Herman, Trustee-Send, Trustee-Catton

Guests: 6

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

Bahle pointed out that the Fire Board meeting referenced in the October 11, 2006 minutes was not an annual meeting.

MOVE BY CATTON SUPPORT BY BAHLE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WITH CORRECTION.

AYES: ALL MOTION CARRIED 5-0

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

Bahle suggested the Bertram Re-zoning be moved to the first item of business. Also under new business to include budget amendment.

MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VANHYSTEE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED.

AYES: ALL MOTION CARRIED 5-0

NEW BUSINESS:

Bertram Re-zoning: Agricultural to Residential:

Kurt Bowden was present representing Vince Bertram. He stated there was a correction to the parcel size. Instead of reading 32 acres it should read 30 acres. Bahle stated that he had 30 acres in his notes. Bowden stated this parcel is zoned AG but will not be used as AG. Bowden stated that the change to Residential would be consistent with the Master Plan. Bowden stated the re-zoning would allow this 30 acres to be developed with no more than 20 residential units. Conflict going on between the surrounding property owners and Bertram regarding property restrictions. Bowden stated that Judge Power denied injunction.

MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VAN HUYSTEE TO APPROVE TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 6 OF 2006, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 107 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.2 OF THE SUTTONS BAY TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONDITIONALLY REZONE PROPERTY.

ROLL CALL: HERMAN-YES, CATTON-YES, BAHLE-YES, VAN HUYSTEE-YES, SEND-YES

AYES: ALL MOTION CARRIED 5-0

REPORTS:

Treasurer: As presented.

Zoning Administrator:

As presented. Bahle stated that Patmore and Rollenhagen have been very busy.

Fire Board:

Meeting will be held Monday, November 13^th at 5:30.

Parks and Recreation:

Bahle stated that he and Debbie Slocombe attended conference in Lansing. Bahle stated that Slocombe received nice compliments on her presentation. Bahle was disappointed not many questions were asked. Good news that possible funding may be available via grants to cover ESI costs regarding Phase 11. Bahle stated that he talked to ESI and advised them of the situation.

Cemetery: No report.

Facilities: No report.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Deputy Bowen stated he will compile a report of activity in the Township. This report will contain crime stats and he will compare the surrounding Townships. Catton questions activity at the Suttons bay School. Deputy Bowen stated that the County is not responding to the school too much.

OLD BUSINESS:

Sewer Compact with the Village:

Bahle stated this issue is in the Village hands.

Budget Amendments: Transfer Restricted Fire/Rescue Funds:

MOVE BY VAN HUYSTEE SUPPORT BY BAHLE TO TRANSFER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,158.45 FIRE/RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND $26,180.40 FIRE/RESCUE BUILDING TO THE SUTTONS BAY/BINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY.

AYES: ALL MOTION CARRIED 5-0

MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY HERMAN TO CLOSE THE 245 RESTRICTED FUNDS FIRE/RESCUE EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTAND THE 245 RESTRICTED FUNDS FIRE/RESCUE BUILDING ACCOUNT AND REMOVE THEM FROM THE BUDGET.

AYES: ALL MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Review ESI Inc. Phase 11 Proposal: Possible County Grant Tie-In:

Discussed during Parks and Recreation report.

Amendment to the Budget:

MOVE BY VAN HUYSTEE SUPPORT BY HERMAN TO AMEND THE 2006-2007 BUDGET TO INCLUDE REVENUE FROM THE NEW MILEAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,180.

AYES: ALL MOTION CARRIED 5-0

MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY HERMAN TO ADJOURN.

AYES: ALL MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Beth Bassett

Recording Secretary