061626 Village Board Video

About this video

• Video Title: 061626 Village Board Video
• Channel: Village of Sister Bay
• Speakers: Bell, White, Kelly, Shampo, Hson, House, Shampoo, Vlad, Ben, Elizabeth McMasters, Amber Geritzky, Nate, Julie, Megan, Skip, Terry
• Duration: 02:30:04

Overview

This video is a recording of a Village Board meeting for the Village of Sister Bay, held on June 16, 2026. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes, public comments addressing littering and yard waste disposal, a financial audit presentation, discussions on licenses for tobacco and alcohol, updates on employee handbooks and bylaws, a fire department training facility agreement, a commemorative bench program, and a development agreement for Luna View. The meeting concludes with committee reports and an executive session regarding fiber optics.

Key takeaways

• The village board approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, with some minor corrections noted.
• Public comments raised concerns about littering after an event and the need for a yard waste disposal site.
• The 2025 financial audit was presented, showing an unmodified (clean) opinion and healthy fund balances, with explanations for the general fund balance being higher than policy.
• Discussions were held regarding license renewals for tobacco, vaping, and alcohol, including a hold on one establishment's license due to a sign violation.
• Revisions to the employee handbook were proposed, focusing on on-call obligations, PTO, and emergency expectations.
• An operational agreement for a fire department training facility was approved, allowing the department to utilize and modify a vacant building.
• The board discussed and revised bylaw requirements for committee makeup, debating the inclusion of residents, citizens, and stakeholders.
• License renewals for various businesses were approved, with some discussion on the process and potential issues.
• A new development agreement for Luna View was presented and approved, incorporating revisions discussed at the plan commission.
• The village's financial report and appropriations were approved, with a discussion on the cost of cell phone services and potential savings.
• Committee reports were reviewed, including discussions on the historical signage project and the TID overview.
• An executive session was called to discuss legal counsel regarding fiber optics.

The 2025 financial audit for the Village of Sister Bay resulted in an unmodified opinion, which is also known as a clean audit report. The auditors noted that the village's financial statements were materially correct. They also discussed the general fund balance, capital projects fund, and TID funds, providing details on their status and any relevant financial considerations.