Regular meeting (Minutes)

Empire Township

Event Date: 2024-01-09

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Executive Summary:

Township Board Meeting Summary
– The Empire Township Board held a regular meeting on January 9, 2024. Key items discussed and actions taken include:

Assessor Report
– Adopted a resolution to allow the assessor to extend poverty exemptions for those receiving fixed public assistance income.

Treasurer Report
– Approved an agreement with Glen Lake Schools to begin collecting their taxes in the summer, with conditions including a $2.50 per parcel charge and 15-day disbursements.
– Approved an increase of $173.33 to a previously approved $2,000 quote for township hall media system repairs.

Planning & Zoning Report
– Reviewed the latest Master Plan draft and requested the Planning Commission review two specific items.
– Noted a potential site plan application from Glen Lake Manor.

Supervisor Report
– Appointed Charles Godbout to the Emergency Services Advisory Committee.

Clerk Report
– Approved various budget amendments and monthly bill payments.

Township Hall Kitchen Update
– The Board held a special meeting on January 29, 2024 to review and approve plans and contracts for updating the 1970-era township hall kitchen.
– Hired J. Schichtel Construction Co. LLC for the project, with a cost not to exceed $150,000.

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