The DPW has provided the following dates for residents to be aware of:

Leaf pick up will begin Monday October 21, 2024 and run to November 12, 2024.  On November 12, 2024 the DPW will make one last sweep down the streets.  Please have your leaves to the curb no later than November 11, 2024. Please rake your leaves to the street.  Please be mindful of of not placing the leaves into the street which could impede parking and traffic.  

There will be curbside pick-up this year, on Monday September 9, 2024  for Village residents only. Please limit the material and volume to:

• 15 bags of refuse or the equivalent thereof. Natural materials will not be accepted. no brush, leaves, or yard waste.

• One appliance. Refrigerators and freezers must have freon removed. This can be done by any heating/cooling contractor. Any unit not appropriately tagged will not be accepted.

• Tires: Limit two passenger tires or one truck tire.

• Chemicals & toxic substances: Not acceptable

• Florescent light ballasts and car batteries: Not acceptable.

• Paint cans must be open and the contents must be dry.

• Drywall & Construction materials prohibited

If you have any questions, please call the Village Hall at 271-3051. Curbside pick-up takes place in the Village only. Please have your refuse curbside by 7:00 a.m. on September 9, 2024. American Waste will only be making one (1) pass on each village street.

Village of Suttons Bay - Department of Public Works Career Opportunity

The Village of Suttons Bay Department of Public Works is accepting applications to fill a full-time Public Works position. The ideal candidate will have a CDL or is able to obtain a CDL, is mechanically inclined, has experience in operating heavy equipment or is willing to be trained. Must be courteous and have a good attitude.

This is a 40-hour per week year-round position. Normal work hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday-Friday. We offer yearly pay increases, an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, optical, retirement contribution, numerous paid holidays, and a generous amount of vacation and personal time off.  For a copy of the employment application  click on fillable application and forms on the home page.  Please see job description below:

Please send completed application by September 23, 2024 to: Village of Suttons Bay, P.O. Box 395, Suttons Bay Michigan 49682 or email to suttonsbay@suttonsbayvillage.org

DPW Support Staff-Primary Function:

Under the direction of the DPW Director, DPW staff perform a variety of tasks including water distribution and wastewater collection system routine maintenance. In addition to infrastructure, duties include parks, motor pool, and streets; the ability to operate heavy equipment, tools and other equipment as necessary; to perform various maintenance and cleaning tasks, as required while gaining knowledge in the duties related to village operations. The following duties are illustrative and not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintains vehicles, equipment, parks, public amenities, and general upkeep for the various village properties.
2. Assists with cleaning of storm drains, sewer lines, and other utility assets.
3. Maintains grounds, facilities, and equipment within the village park system.
4. Assists with Chlorination and hydrant flushing operations.
5. Plows & Maintains Roads
6. Perform MISS DIG Staking of Utilities utilizing engineering plans and field measurements.
7. May be assigned Meter Reading duties as described separately
8. Responds to after hour and/or weekend emergencies when serving in an on-call capacity.
9. Performs other related work as required and assigned.

Minimum Level of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. No directly-related experience is required.
2. Mechanical aptitude and some knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment.
3. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing at least 50 lbs is a requirement of this position.
4. A valid Michigan driver's license with a good driving record and proof of auto insurance is required.
5. Must be available for on-call/emergency service if and when requested.
6. Must possess legible handwriting and have good verbal communication skills to exchange information with the public, management, and co-workers.
7. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and pay attention to detail.
8. Familiarity with computers and software such as, but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, etc. is required.
9. Must have or willing to obtain a CDL

The DPW has provided the following dates for residents to be aware of:

Hydrant Flushing and Water System Chlorination

April 19^th thru April 27^th

Curbside pickup of bulk yard waste (1 week only)

April 29^th thru morning of May 3^rd

Municipal Water Service Line Inspection and Inventory Project

Hydro excavating of residential curb shut offs at randomized sites within the village. Purpose is to identify and report the type of water service line material in use.       Requirement by EGLE.

30 sites between the months of May 2024 thru October 2024

Lead and Copper Sampling, Permit Required EGLE

Testing begins between the months of June 2024 thru September 2024

Bio Bags & Small Tree Limbs (< 4 ft): Mondays Only

If pickup falls on Holiday, DPW will be there on the next business day.

May 13^th thru Sept 30^th 

Fall Hydrant Flushing and Water System Chlorination

Oct 4^th thru Oct 12^th

Fall Bulk Leaf Pickup

TBD sometime Autumn 2024

New Maps to be provided June 2023.   

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided the Village with updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps. 

If you want to view the maps for the Village Go to the FEMA map service center and search under “Michigan”, “Leelanau County” and then select your community, and click ‘Search’.   LINK:   https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch   Look at ‘Effective Products’ and ‘FIRM Panels’.

FEMA Flood Plain Ordinance 26 of 2023

 In general, ditches are the responsibility of the owner of the property upon which the ditch is located; property owners are also responsible for any culverts that pass under private driveways or other privately-owned structures, and for any covered ditches or drains.  Best practice is to keep the area mowed and free from vegetation.