ePacket (Village Council)
Event Date: 2025-02-18
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The Village of Suttons Bay held a regular Village Council meeting on February 18, 2025, at 420 N. Front Street, Suttons Bay, MI 49682. The agenda included the approval of minutes, payment of invoices, and various appointments and agreements. Key items discussed were the renewal of the Ice Rink Park Agreement with Suttons Bay Township until 2028, and the upcoming Swim for Grand Traverse Bay event scheduled for August 9, 2025, at Sutton Park. The meeting also addressed the need for equipment replacement, specifically the Aebi sidewalk clearing machine, with a recommendation to purchase a John Deere 1575 TerrainCut with a snowblower attachment. Additionally, the council considered zoning ordinance amendments, including changes to the story requirement in the BV district and updates to wireless communications to align with state law.
The special meeting minutes from December 3, 2024, detailed the approval of the 2025 budget and fees, setting the maximum millage rate allowed by Headlee. The budget projected revenues of $3,366,540 and expenditures of $3,947,426. The meeting also included the adoption of the 2025 meeting schedule and the appointment of various members to committees, boards, and commissions. Staff reports highlighted ongoing efforts to seek a grant for shoreline restoration at the Coal Dock. Public comments were noted, with appreciation expressed for the detailed budget work and inquiries about the police contract review.
The zoning ordinance amendments proposed at the meeting included reducing the minimum stories in the BV district from 1.5 to 1.0 and updating the wireless communications section to comply with state law. These changes aim to clarify the ordinance’s intent, correct oversights, and ensure compliance with recent state legislation. The amendments were evaluated based on criteria such as consistency with the district’s intent, impact on public facilities and services, and alignment with the village’s goals for public health, safety, and welfare. The proposed changes were deemed to meet these criteria without creating incompatible land uses or conflicting with other reports and studies.