Summary
The Suttons Bay Village Council met November 18, 2024, approving the consent agenda, 2024 budget amendments, and scheduling a special meeting for the Truth in Taxation hearing and 2025 budget adoption. The Council also honored outgoing member Will Case with a Resolution of Appreciation for his 35 years of service and announced 2025 committee appointments.
Public Comments
Kim Eike raised concerns about driver speed on South Shore Drive and asked about traffic calming measures. Kelly Slater, speaking for Green Suttons Bay, offered to plant more trees and continue rain garden maintenance, and thanked Council member Smith and the DPW for help with tree watering. Sue Chapman asked whether maple trees near the new bathrooms would need removal, and if so, offered that Green Suttons Bay would replace them. No formal Council responses or votes were recorded on these comments.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Staff reported the Waterwheel Park project was completed $40,000 under budget. Will Case, in his final meeting, expressed hope that Waterwheel Park signs be installed and that donated sculptures be placed in Marina Park along the trail. No formal vote was taken on these suggestions.
Financial Summary
- VSB 2024-52: Council adopted 2024 fiscal year-end budget amendments reflecting revenue of $3,304,182 and expenses of $3,757,928. Motion by Christensen, seconded by Smith; Roll Call Vote: Ayes 7, No 0.
- Waterwheel Park project came in $40,000 under budget.
- A special meeting/public hearing for the Truth in Taxation hearing and 2025 proposed budget adoption was scheduled for December 3, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (VSB 2024-53 and VSB 2024-55), both approved 7-0.
Other Business
The Council amended the agenda to add committee appointments (motion by Lutke, seconded by Bahle, 7-0), then approved the amended agenda (motion by Lutke, seconded by Yoder, 7-0). A Resolution of Appreciation for Will Case, recognizing his 35 years of service including drafting three Zoning Ordinances, was adopted by roll call vote, 7-0 (motion by Yoder, seconded by Bahle). 2025 committee appointments were announced: General Services – Bill Perkins and Karl Bahle; Utilities – Debra Smith and Pat Yoder; Administrative – Roger Suppes and Colleen Christensen; Steve Lutke to serve on all three. Sharon Sutterfield presented Will Case with a gavel, and he adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m.
Action Items
- Special Council meeting and public hearing scheduled for December 3, 2024, 8:30 a.m., for the Truth in Taxation hearing and 2025 budget adoption.
- Waterwheel Park signage installation and placement of donated sculptures in Marina Park along the trail suggested by Will Case; no timeline or vote recorded.
- Possible tree removal near new bathrooms to be addressed, with Green Suttons Bay offering replacement trees if needed.