Regular Meeting (Packet)

Empire Village

Event Date: 2024-11-14

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**Executive Summary**

The Empire Village Council convened its regular meeting on November 14, 2024, at the Empire Township Hall. The meeting commenced with standard procedural items, including the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, and adoption of the agenda. Public comments were invited on the agenda items.

The Consent Agenda included the approval of minutes from the October 22, 2024, regular meeting and the approval of November bills. Financial statements were reviewed, followed by communications and reports from department heads and council members/committees.

The meeting’s agenda included both old and new business. Old business involved the Capital Improvement Plan. New business items included the installation of dog waste bag dispensers, a cement pad quote for the beach changing room, window shades for the new office, and appointments for the Clerk and Treasurer positions.

The meeting concluded with public and council member comments before adjournment.

Internal document reference #:2891

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