Regular Meeting (Minutes)

Empire Village

Event Date: 2024-01-23

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This document summarizes the Empire Village Council Regular Meeting held on January 23, 2024. The meeting began with standard procedures, including roll call and approval of the agenda, which was amended to include a resolution regarding New Neighborhood roads.

Key topics discussed included an attorney update concerning a FOIA request and subsequent settlement agreement, which the council approved. The council also approved the consent agenda, financial reports, and the recommendations from the Asset Mapping Task Force. Additionally, the council addressed department head reports, committee reports including changes to healthcare insurance, and ongoing discussions regarding the operation of the Asset Mapping Task Force.

Significant decisions included approving the Release and Settlement Agreement, approving the Capital Improvement Plan, and passing Resolution No. 1 of 2024 regarding road dedication. Furthermore, committee appointments were made, and the council voted on the appointments for President and Treasurer Pro Tem. A motion to retain the current Pro Tem positions was defeated, and a subsequent motion to appoint new Pro Tems was passed.

The meeting concluded with public comment and council member comments regarding various items.

Internal document reference #:2946

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