Regular Meeting (Packet)

The Empire Village Council convened for a Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting on February 28, 2024, at the Empire Township Hall. The meeting encompassed a Budget Hearing and proceeded with a regular meeting agenda that included calling the meeting to order, a roll call, and the adoption of the agenda. Key items on the agenda included a review of financial statements, department head reports, council member and committee reports, as well as both old and new business. Notable actions taken during the meeting involved the approval of minutes from a previous work session, the adoption of resolutions related to budget amendments and the fiscal year budget, and the discussion of various ordinances and regulations. The meeting also featured public comments and council member comments before adjourning.

The financial aspect of the meeting focused on the adoption and amendment of the budget for the fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. Resolution No. 2 of 2024 amended the existing budget for the fiscal year 2023-24, adjusting specific activity categories within the General Fund. Resolution No. 3 of 2024 adopted the new fiscal year 2024-25 budget, setting appropriations across various funds and specifying salaries and wages for village employees and officials. Additionally, the council discussed the allocation of “ACT 51” funds, with Resolution No. 4 of 2024 designating 50% of major street funds to be transferred to the local street fund. The meeting also addressed the adoption of the 2024 Fee Schedule and the FY 2024-25 Village Council meeting schedule.

Other significant resolutions adopted during the meeting included Resolution No. 5 of 2024, which adopted the annual exemption option for compliance with the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act, and Resolution No. 6 of 2024, which adopted the 2023 Leelanau County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The council also considered the prepayment option for the South Bar Drainage District and the appointment of planning commission members. The meeting concluded with the approval of February’s bills, public comments, and council member comments before adjourning.

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