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 – President; Suttons Bay Village Trustee through 5/2026
MJ Cartwright – Treasurer; Suttons Bay Village Trustee through 1/2028
Jeannie Coulter- Vice-President; Bingham Township Trustee through 1/2028
VACANT – Suttons Bay Township Trustee
Toddy Rieger – Secretary; Bingham Township Trustee through 2/2026
Deon Vaughan – 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.
2025 Board Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
***STARTING IN JULY, THE BOARD WILL MEET REGULARLY ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 6:00 PM IN THE READING CORNER IN THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE LIBRARY, UNLESS LISTED OTHERWISE.
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 15 | Annual Meeting with election of officers |
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| February 19 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| March | No regular Board Meeting due to lack of quorum | ||
| April 16 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| May 21 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| June 18 | Annual Budget Review at 9am followed by regular Board Meeting |
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| ***July 8 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| August 12 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| September 9 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| October 14 |
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| November 11 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| December 9 | Board Meeting |
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2024 Board Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
| January 17 | Annual Board Meeting with election of officers |
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| February 21 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| March | No regular Board Meeting due to lack of quorum | ||
| March 27 | Special Meeting to review & approve millage request wording 10am in the library’s Reading Corner |
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| April 17 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| May 15 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| June 5 | Special Meeting to review budget draft 9am in the library’s Reading Corner |
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| June 19 | Annual Budget Review at 9am followed by regular Board Meeting |
Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| July 17 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| August 21 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| September 18 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| October 16 |
Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |
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| November 20 | Board Meeting |
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| December 18 | Board Meeting | Agenda Meeting Minutes |