Work Session (Minutes)

Executive Summary:

Meeting Overview
– The Empire Village Council held a work session on June 13, 2024, at the Empire Township Hall.
– The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with members present and absent.

Key Agenda Items and Discussions
– Changes/Additions to Agenda: Removal of Wade Trim Proposal, addition of Motion for Required Action, and rearrangement of Master Plan/Development Planning.
– Public Comments: Residents discussed Short-Term Rentals (STRs) and beach parking fees.
– Department Head Reports: Updates on village office, parking issues, and recycling center.
– Council Member/Committee Reports: Wastewater update, recent projects, and recycling center responsibility.
– Required Actions: Approval of minutes, disbanding of New Office Committee, appointment of council members to Master Plan and Development Plan Working Committee.
– Old Business: Mass Gathering Application Fee, Master Plan Update and Development Planning, Wade Trim Proposal, Short-Term Rental Update and Next Steps, Beach Parking Fees.
– New Business: Water Rate Presentation.

Public and Council Member Comments
– Residents commented on potential conflicts of interest regarding STRs and calculations for beach parking fees.

The meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.