Work Session (Minutes)

Empire Village

Event Date: 2024-07-11

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Executive Summary:

Overview
The document provides an executive summary of the Empire Village Council Work Session held on July 11, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and included the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the meeting agenda.

Old Business
The council reviewed and approved the minutes from the June 25th Regular Meeting. They also discussed a proposal from Wade Trim for a sanitary sewer system economic impact analysis, agreeing to approve the proposal not to exceed $12,000 and have Renovare reach out to Wade Trim to enhance the deliverables.

New Business
The council reviewed recommendations from the Parks Committee and approved the appointments of Cheryl Clark to the Zoning Board of Appeals. They also discussed personnel committee recommendations and the village office transition, including plans for signage.

Public and Council Comments
The meeting included public comments on ordinance enforcement and beach ambassadors, as well as additional council member comments.

The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Internal document reference #:2910

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