Summary
The Suttons Bay Village General Services Committee met on November 5, 2024, with members Bahle, Case, and Lutke present, along with staff Larrea, Devol, and Miller. The committee reviewed the 2025 General Service Budget and recommended approval of both the 2024 Amended Budget and the 2025 Proposed Budget as presented. Staff also reported that the Utilities Committee is considering rate increases for marina fees and the water fund.
Public Comments
Resident Bill Perkins asked questions regarding the water fund. No specific response from staff or the committee was recorded in the notes.
Parks and Recreation Matters
As part of the 2025 budget discussion, Larrea highlighted proposed spending related to parks, including tree removal and replacement, as one of the budget's key focus areas.
Infrastructure Projects
Larrea noted road improvements as a highlight of the 2025 proposed budget. Staff reported that the Utilities Committee is proposing an increase in marina fees and is also examining a possible rate increase for the water fund. No formal vote on these proposals was taken by the General Services Committee, as they fall under the Utilities Committee's purview.
Financial Summary
- The Committee recommended approval of the 2024 Amended Budget as presented.
- The Committee recommended approval of the 2025 Proposed Budget as presented, with highlighted areas including road improvements, parks, and tree removal/replacement.
- The Utilities Committee is proposing an increase in marina fees.
- The Utilities Committee is also considering a rate increase for the water fund.
Action Items
- 2024 Amended Budget and 2025 Proposed Budget to move forward for approval as recommended by the General Services Committee.
- Utilities Committee to continue evaluating a marina fee increase and a water fund rate increase.