12/2/2025 - Suttons Bay Village | Council Meeting on ePacket

Summary

The Village Council meeting on December 2, 2025, primarily focused on the Truth in Taxation public hearing to discuss the proposed tax millage rate and the adoption of the 2026 budget. Key decisions included scheduling the public hearing, confirming budget amendments, and approving new fees and budget allocations.

Public Comments

There were public comments made by Will Case, who commended staff for their efforts on the budget, noting the Village's financial security. Bill Crackel inquired about the lighting at the coal dock, asking whether they were on a timer or turned off for the season.

Infrastructure Projects

There was a mention of a grant received for shoreline restoration at the coal dock, with an allocated Village portion of $15,000 for engineering expenses. The 2026 budget includes priorities for maintaining infrastructure, specifically mentioning a future water line replacement project and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant.

Financial Summary

- The 2026 proposed budget is set at $4,000,987 in expenditures with revenues anticipated at $3,369,360. - A millage rate of 8.4635 is proposed, consistent with previous years, and no increase in the tax millage rate for 2026 is anticipated. - There will be a slight increase in water rates, and the sewer rate is expected to increase by 2.8%.

Action Items

- The Council is to hold a public hearing on the proposed tax millage rate on December 2, 2025, to facilitate the 2026 budget. - Approval for the 2026 budget and schedule of fees is pending with necessary motions to be adopted during the hearing. - Ongoing efforts to fill a vacancy for a DDA member were also noted.