6/2/2025 - Suttons Bay Village | ePacket Committee Meetings

Summary

The Utility/Marina Committee of Suttons Bay held a meeting on June 2, 2025, during which they discussed two primary topics: the FY 2024 Audit and proposed changes to the sewer and water ordinances. The committee recommended the adoption of the annual audit report and considered a new eligibility section for water and sewer extensions outside the village limits. Action items for further review and legal input regarding these ordinance changes were established.

Public Comments

No specific public comments were recorded during this meeting.

Infrastructure Projects

The committee reviewed a proposed new eligibility section for the sewer and water ordinances aimed at refining the criteria for extending municipal utilities to properties outside jurisdictional boundaries. The proposed changes will clarify that extension is not a right but a privilege, requiring applicants to meet specific eligibility criteria. The committee expressed support for the concept, with plans to conduct legal reviews of the drafted language before proceeding further.

Other Business

The committee addressed the FY 2024 Audit, noting that it was performed without issues and must be submitted to the state by June 30, 2025. The audit, which reflects the village's budgeting and expenditures, was recommended for approval to the Village Council.

Action Items

- The committee will seek legal review of the drafted eligibility section for the sewer and water ordinances. - A follow-up on the FY 2024 Audit approval will be presented to the Village Council. - Eligible applicants for sewer and water extensions must prepare necessary documentation as outlined in the proposed amendments.