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Village of Stockbridge reviews water rate study and USDA loan options, takes no action
Summary
At a Sept. 18 workshop, the Village of Stockbridge heard a water rate study from Michigan Rural Water Association, a USDA loan discussion from Wolverine Engineering, and a financial briefing from Woodhill Group; the council discussed the options and opted to take no action. State Rep. Julia Brixie offered a budgetary comment during public comment.
The Village of Stockbridge council met in workshop session on Sept. 18, 2025, to review a water rate study, hear options for a U.S. Department of Agriculture loan, and receive a financial-position briefing. Joe Vandommelen of the Michigan Rural Water Association presented the rate-study findings; the transcript does not provide specific recommended rate changes or dollar figures.
Don Heck and Pat Turner of Wolverine Engineering discussed USDA loan options available to the village, and Karen Lancaster, C.P.A., of the Woodhill Group reviewed the village's financial position. The presenters described the topics for council consideration; the transcript does not record loan terms, amounts, or staff recommendations linked to an immediate vote.
Council discussion followed the presentations. Council members Cattell, Howlett, Morehouse and Ogden discussed the materials and, according to the record, "discussed taking no action at this time," leaving any decision about rate changes or financing for a later meeting or further staff analysis. The transcript does not specify assigned follow-up tasks, timelines, or required approvals.
During the public-comment period, State Representative Julia Brixie commented that the state House budget had already been established, providing context about the broader budget environment; she did not propose a specific action for the village in the transcript.
The workshop concluded with closing remarks. Councilmember Howlett moved to adjourn; Cattell supported the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the workshop adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
