Minutes (Committee Meetings)

**Executive Summary**

The Committee of the Whole meeting of the Village of Suttons Bay was called to order on May 6, 2025, with most members present. The Village Manager provided updates on routine maintenance and the recent audit. The agenda was amended to include discussions on North Park launch fees and electric vehicle chargers.

**Key Discussions and Decisions**

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a proposed water rate increase. The DPW Director and Village Manager presented a report advocating for incremental increases starting with the July 1 billing cycle. After discussion, the committee decided to notify residents of the proposed increase through a village email blast, along with the date for the Village Council meeting on May 19, 2025.

**Specific Items and Motions**

The committee addressed North Park boat launch fees, with a member proposing waiving the $5 launch fee for Village residents. This request was not supported. Discussions on electric vehicle (EV) charging stations took place, with a motion to encourage the council to prioritize installing EV chargers in the Village. This motion failed.

**Other Discussions and Adjournment**

There was also a brief discussion about the Silver Tree building and support for the Peninsula Housing proposal for affordable housing at the school. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.