The Empire Village Council held a work session on March 14, 2024, at the Empire Township Hall. Agenda items included public comments, presentations on the WILCO Road Plan and South Bar Lake quality, and department head reports. The council reviewed communications, addressed matters related to the new village office property, and approved several motions.
The Empire Village Council Work Session on March 14, 2024, focused on several critical issues, including budget adjustments for the Planning Commission and proposed pay raises for village employees. The introduction of an ACH payment option for water utility bills aimed to improve service efficiency. Concerns about decision-making transparency were also raised, promoting calls for inclusivity.
The Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) served 582,908 passengers in 2022, marking its second-best year, driven by strong leisure travel and a slight rebound in business travel despite staffing challenges. TVC is investing in infrastructure, including an Instrument Landing System for safety, while focusing on terminal expansion and sustainability initiatives. It remains a community pillar in Northern Michigan.
This document outlines the process for establishing an airport zoning ordinance in Michigan, focusing on Section 17 of the Michigan Airport Zoning Act. The purpose is to regulate land use near publicly owned airports, limiting structure heights, and managing other potential hazards to air navigation. It details the roles of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and others.
The Cherry Capital Airport Zoning Joint Board Meeting on March 14, 2024, covered federal, state, and local airport zoning regulations. Discussions included FAA regulations under 14 CFR Part 77 and the Michigan Airport Zoning Act of 1950. Zoning around Cherry Capital Airport involves five zones with specific restrictions to mitigate hazards, emphasizing compliance and local control.
The Northwest Regional Airport Authority convened a joint study session on March 13, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan. The session opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by key presentations on Cherry Capital Airport developments and Airspace Zoning. A discussion on appointing members to a Joint Airport Zoning Board was also part of the agenda.
The budget report for the Township of Kasson from April 2023 to February 2024 indicates a significant discrepancy between planned expenses and actual income. The total income for this period is $278,200.46 against a budgeted amount of $534,870.00, resulting in a negative variance of $256,669.54, approximately 52% of the budget.
The document outlines the various revenue sources for the Township of Kasson, including taxes, licenses and permits, state shared revenue, and other miscellaneous sources. The proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 estimates a total revenue of $532,319, while expenses are detailed across various departments with an estimated total of $491,144.
This report summarizes the activities of the Kasson Township Zoning Administrator (ZA), Timothy A. Cypher, for February 2024. The ZA issued two Land Use Permits, including one for a ground-mount solar array. Additionally, the report highlights various inquiries received regarding special land use permits, lot consolidations, and zoning/site plan reviews.
The report provides a detailed financial summary for the period, including the beginning balance, disbursements, receipts, and the final ending balance of $1,174,017.86. It also outlines the balances in various accounts such as CDs, checking, petty cash, and debit. The report concludes with a reconciliation of credits and debits.
