11/17/2025 - Suttons Bay Village | Council Meeting on ePacket

Summary

The Village Council of Suttons Bay held a regular meeting on November 17, 2025, where key discussions revolved around budget amendments, setting public hearings for tax and budget considerations, and addressing community feedback. Decisions made during the meeting included the approval of the consent agenda, the scheduling of public hearings, and recommendations for ongoing infrastructure projects.

Public Comments

During the public comment segment, Will Case expressed gratitude towards the DPW for re-installing a public sculpture and offered to donate another piece. Jared Pontius raised concerns regarding stormwater runoff, seeking solutions in concert with upcoming improvements on St. Mary's street. There were no formal responses recorded to these comments.

Parks and Recreation Matters

Bill Perkins commented on the signage and plantings at Water Wheel Park, suggesting the need for improved welcoming signs and the removal of non-native species. Staff reassured that efforts are in place for maintenance and removal of invasive plants, and the council expressed satisfaction with the park's improvements, adhering to the established plan.

Infrastructure Projects

The council discussed plans to revert the 400 block of St. Mary's Street back to parallel parking, incorporating a French drain removal as part of the upcoming project. Rob indicated that a quote is awaited and the project is expected to commence in Spring.

Other Business

Follow-up discussions included a special meeting to review Truth in Taxation and the proposed 2026 budget, with a formal motion made to schedule these hearings for December 2, 2025.

Financial Summary

The meeting included an overview of budget amendments with planned expenditures of $4,212,665 against revenues of $3,580,507 for the fiscal year 2025. This gap is strategic, planned to accommodate various large projects, and reflects the village's good fiscal standing.

Action Items

1. Schedule a Truth in Taxation hearing for December 2, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. 2. Schedule a public hearing for the proposed 2026 budget on the same date and time. 3. Ongoing monitoring and actions regarding stormwater management as mentioned by Jared Pontius. 4. Further discussions regarding the Water Wheel Park signage and ecology, particularly addressing Bill Perkins' concerns on plant species.