Regular Meeting (Packet)

**Executive Summary**

**Meeting Overview**
The Empire Village Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on March 26, 2024, at 7 PM at the Empire Township Hall. The agenda includes various items such as the approval of minutes from previous sessions, financial statements, public comments, departmental reports, old business including updates on the new village office, and new business items such as purchasing a computer for the Council and extending warranty for essential village equipment.

**Public Engagement and Consent Agenda**
The meeting will start with a call to order and public comments on agenda items. The council aims to foster community involvement by allowing public feedback on presentations and during the presentation of the new village office update. The consent agenda will address administrative items such as the approval of previous meeting minutes, financial statements, and proposed bills.

**Old and New Business Discussions**
Old business will focus on the progress related to appointing alternates to the Zoning Board of Appeals and updates on the new village office construction. Under new business, the council will discuss purchasing a new computer for the village council operations and options for an extended warranty for the recently purchased John Deere tractor. Additionally, there will be a discussion on appointing a village representative for the First Responders Appreciation Event planned for August.

**Communication and Future Planning**
In addition to addressing the immediate agenda items, the meeting will discuss future planning such as notifications about short-term rental regulations based on resident feedback, and operational updates from the Public Works Department, including equipment and infrastructure developments. The council is also considering proposals like the need for environmental site assessments for new properties and reviewing previously established operational guidelines to enhance community involvement and accountability.

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