Summary
The Suttons Bay Village Utility/Marina Committee met on November 4, 2026, with Lutke and Suppes present and Smith absent. The committee reviewed highlights of the 2027 proposed budget, including proposed fee increases for Marina Slip Fees and Sewer and Water fund rates, and agreed to forward the proposed budgets to the Village Council for adoption. No public comments were made and no committee member comments followed the review.
Infrastructure Projects
Larrea reviewed the 2027 proposed budget as it relates to the wastewater treatment plant, noting that maintenance costs continue to rise. Biosolids removal, begun the prior year, is to be completed this year, with the combined cost for both years totaling $140,000. Proposed fee increases for Marina Slip Fees and Sewer and Water fund rates were discussed as part of the budget. The 2027 proposed budgets, including these items, will be forwarded to the Village Council for adoption; no vote was taken at this committee level.
Financial Summary
- Combined cost of biosolids removal (prior year and this year): $140,000.
- Proposed fee increases for Marina Slip Fees.
- Proposed fee increases for Sewer and Water fund rates.
- The 2027 proposed budget, incorporating these items, is to be forwarded to the Village Council for adoption; no formal vote recorded at the committee meeting.
Action Items
- Forward the 2027 proposed budget, including Marina Slip Fee and Sewer/Water rate increases, to the Village Council for adoption.
- Complete remaining biosolids removal this year as planned.