About the Board
The Library Board of Trustees are appointed volunteers with appointees from the Village of Suttons Bay, Suttons Bay Township, and Bingham Township. The Board is tasked with determining the mission and vision of the library, setting policy, directing funds, hiring and evaluating the library director, overseeing the general management of the library, and advocating for the library throughout our service area and the state.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Trustees, please send a letter of interest with qualifications to board@sbbdl.org. Desired qualifications include familiarity with the Library and its services, and a belief in equal access to materials and services that provide opportunities for educational, informational, cultural and recreational enrichment to all of the people of the communities served by the Library.
Board Members
Sandy Boone – Suttons Bay Village Trustee through 1/2026
Gail Carlson – Secretary; Suttons Bay Township Trustee through 1/2029
MJ Cartwright – Treasurer; Suttons Bay Village Trustee through 1/2028
Jeannie Coulter- President; Bingham Township Trustee through 1/2028
Toddy Rieger – Bingham Township Trustee through 2/2026
Deon Vaughan – Vice President; Suttons Bay Township Trustee through 1/2028
To contact the Board of Trustees, email board@sbbdl.org.
Library Millage Information
On August 6, 2024 voters approved a renewal and restoration of the library’s 0.50 operating millage with a 74% approval rating. This is the same tax which was approved by voters in 2016 and 2020. The current millage funds library services through 2028.
2026 Board Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
The Board meets regularly on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm in the Reading Corner in the upper level of the library, unless otherwise listed. The public is welcome to attend; time for public comment is allotted during regular meetings. The Board can be reached at board@sbbdl.org or by calling 231-271-3512. To request a reasonable accommodation to attend a meeting due to a disability, please contact the Library Director by emailing director@sbbdl.org or by calling 231-271-3512 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
| January 13 | Annual Board Meeting with election of officers | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
| February | No Board Meeting due to lack of quorum | |
| March 10 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
| April 14 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
| May 12 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
| June 9 | Annual Budget Review at 6pm followed by regular Board Meeting |
Agenda Meeting Minutes |
| July 14 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
| August 11 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
| September 8 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
| October 13 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
| November 10 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
| December 8 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
Previous Years
2025 | 2024 |2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016