The Empire Township Board held a regular meeting on May 12, 2026, where various matters concerning community services, public appointments, and operational reports were addressed. Key decisions included the appointment of a new campground host and the donation of furniture for the campground host building. The meeting also featured presentations on solid waste management and updates on local environmental studies.
Public Comments
No public comments were made during the agenda topics or the general public comment section at the end of the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
The meeting included discussions on the selection of a campground host. Two candidates, Ryan Macut and Matt Morneau, were interviewed, and the Board unanimously voted to appoint Ryan Macut as the campground host. Additionally, there was a discussion about the donation of furniture for the campground host building by Yolanda Bertaud, which included a formal motion to thank her for donating 21 items.
Infrastructure Projects
Bill Perkins from the Solid Waste Council presented on solid waste planning across Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties, emphasizing the importance of recycling and upcoming initiatives related to food waste recycling per State mandate. Discussion revealed a three-year plan for implementing food waste recycling at the county level.
Other Business
Other agenda items included updates on the Glen Lake Fire Department, operational reports from various officials, and the approval of bills to be paid. Discussions also centered around the clerk staffing recommendations, including a temporary salary reduction for the Clerk position.
Financial Summary
No specific financial details were highlighted in the minutes beyond the approval of the bills to be paid. However, the treasurer presented totals for all funds without detailing specific amounts.
Action Items
- Follow-up on the firefighter services and response times from Summit Fire Protection, specifically regarding access to the Township Hall.
- Wolterink and Bacon to review the Rules of Procedure for compliance with the “MTA Red Book.”
- Clerk to manage the appointment of Sheree Nelson as Clerk-Election Assistant and Office Assistant and track the hours for accurate reporting.
- Review of the deed and minutes regarding the parking pass system for Empire Beach, requiring further accounting of the revenue from paid parking before proceeding.
Source Document
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