ePacket (Village Council)

This document contains the agenda and supporting materials for the Village of Suttons Bay Village Council meeting on May 19, 2025. The agenda includes standard items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment, with a primary focus on the proposed water rate increase (VSB-2025-17).

The supporting documents include the minutes from the April 21, 2025, Village Council meeting and related documents. The meeting minutes cover several topics, including the approval of the consent agenda, agenda amendments, the Planning Commission 2024 Report, the Manager’s Update, and the reappointment of Amy Peterson to the DDA. Also, the meeting discussed vehicle charging stations, the Art Festival, and the law enforcement contract. The meeting also includes public comments.

Additionally, included in the document is a resident’s email expressing concerns about short-term rental regulations and the lack of a waiting list for permits. Michelle Baldwin requested that the board create a waiting list for future permit availability. Also, a letter from Mrs. Theodore Gruenwald expresses concerns about the proposed water rate increase and its potential impact on residents.

Finally, Report VSB-2025-17 discusses the water rate increases, including justifications for the increase, tables outlining the proposed changes, and a resolution to amend the Village Fee Schedule to reflect the new rates. The resolution would raise the “Ready to Serve” and cost per 1000-gallon water rates and are attached as Exhibit A.