Minutes (Committee Meetings)

Suttons Bay Village

Event Date: 2024-11-04

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The Utility/Marina Committee of the Village of Suttons Bay convened on November 4, 2024, at 420 N. Front Street. The meeting commenced at 8:30 a.m. with committee members Lutke and Smith present, while Yoder was absent. Staff members Aylsworth, Devol, Larrea, and Miller were also in attendance. The agenda included the review of the WWTP report, discussion of the 2025 fee schedule, and the proposed 2025 Utility and Marina Budget.

The WWTP report, submitted by Huggard of Jacobs, was reviewed and is available in the meeting packet. The committee discussed the proposed 2025 fee schedule, which included a rate increase for the Marina as recommended by the Harbor Master. The committee unanimously recommended the approval of the proposed 2025 fee schedule. Additionally, the proposed 2025 Utility and Marina Budget was discussed, with highlights including PFAS testing and the need for increasing water rates. The committee recommended the approval of both the 2024 Amendments and the 2025 Budget as presented.

No comments were made by committee members during the meeting. The session concluded at 9:24 a.m. The meeting notes were submitted by Dorothy Petroskey, the Village Clerk.

Internal document reference #:2991

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