Summary
The Suttons Bay Village Council held a special meeting on December 3, 2024, chaired by President Lutke. The Council approved the consent agenda, held a Truth in Taxation public hearing with no public comment, adopted the maximum millage rate allowed under Headlee, approved the 2025 budget and fee schedule, set the 2025 meeting calendar, and approved committee/board appointments. All votes passed 7-0 with all members present (Bahle, Christensen, Lutke, Perkins, Smith, Suppes, Yoder).
Public Comments
No public comments were made during the general public comment period or during the Truth in Taxation hearing, which Lutke opened at 8:31 a.m. and closed at 8:32 a.m. after receiving no comments from attendees.
Infrastructure Projects
Larrea reported that the fee schedule includes amendments to Marina rates, and that committees will review potential water rate increases over the coming year. Larrea also noted the Village will seek a grant for shoreline restoration at the Coal Dock.
Other Business
Council adopted the 2025 meeting schedule, keeping the Village Council's third-Monday meeting pattern, while the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will swap their meeting dates (Suppes-Smith seconded, 7-0). Appointments approved (Bahle-Suppes, 7-0) include Frank Smith and Jared Pontius to the Planning Commission (three-year terms ending December 31, 2027); Dan Derigiotis and Erik Bahle to the Downtown Development Authority (same term length); Frank Smith as Ex-Officio Planning Commission member on the ZBA; Karl Bahle as Ex-Officio Council member of the ZBA; Deb Smith as Ex-Officio Council member on the Planning Commission; and Colleen Christensen as President Pro-Tem. Council members Yoder and Smith thanked staff for their budget work, and Smith welcomed new Council member Bill Perkins.
Financial Summary
Larrea presented the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget (Resolution #9 of 2024), projecting revenues of $3,366,540 based on an estimated millage rate of 8.7647, and expenditures of $3,947,426. The Council adopted the maximum millage rate allowed under Headlee to support the 2025 budget (roll call vote, 7-0), and separately adopted the 2025 Budget and associated Fee Schedule, including amendments to Marina rates (roll call vote, 7-0).
Action Items
Committees are to review potential increases to water rates over the next year. Staff will pursue a grant application for shoreline restoration at the Coal Dock. Suppes asked when the Council would review the police contract, though no timeline was specified in the minutes.