Regular Meeting (Minutes)

Empire Village

Event Date: 2024-08-27

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**Executive Summary**

**Meeting Overview:** The Empire Village Council held its regular meeting on August 27, 2024, at the Empire Township Hall. Council members addressed various agenda items, including amendments to the agenda, public comments (none), consent agenda approval, financial reports, communications, and department head reports. Several motions were made and approved throughout the meeting.

**Key Decisions & Actions:** The Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bills. They scheduled the Audit presentation, Water Rate Public Hearing, Parks Ordinance Public Hearing, and Sign Ordinance Public Hearing for September 24, 2024. A motion was also passed to approve a quote for electrical updates, not to exceed $1700.

**Discussion Items:** The Council discussed the Planning Commission vacancy and the process for filling it. They reached a consensus to move the topic to the September Work Session. The Beautification group was also requested to report on their efforts at the September Work Session.

**Public Participation & Adjournment:** Public comment included an invitation to a Village candidate forum. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. These minutes were subsequently approved at the September 12, 2024, Council meeting.

Internal document reference #:2904

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