Summary
The Empire Township Board held their annual meeting on March 29, 2025, where several key decisions were made regarding personnel and budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. A resolution to increase the Treasurer's salary was passed and the budgets for various funds were reviewed and adopted without any public comments.Public comments
There were no public comments during any of the meetings addressed on this date, including the annual meeting and budget hearing.Infrastructure projects
During the Annual Meeting, Fire Chief Bryan Ferguson reported on the operations of the Fire Department, highlighting 662 calls made over the past year. He discussed the potential sale of a fire engine, training plans for the new year, and grants received for wildfire prevention. There was also a mention of applying for grants for a new ladder truck and plans for ordering new vehicles for the fleet.Other Business
During the meetings, the Glen Lake Community Library's Librarian, David Diller, provided a report on the library's usage, noting that 41,000 materials had been borrowed. The library is anticipated to be in good shape financially, with a renewal millage set for 2026.Financial Summary
The budget for fiscal year 2025/2026 was reviewed and outlined as follows: - General Fund: Revenues and expenditures of $331,330 - Fire Memorial Fund: Revenues and expenditures of $500 - Road Fund: Revenues and expenditures of $5,000 - Fire Fund: Revenues and expenditures of $1,507,487 - Campground Fund: Revenues and expenditures of $117,840 - Cemetery Fund: Revenues and expenditures of $51,200 - Airport Authority Fund: Revenues and expenditures of $24,000An amendment was made to transfer surplus funds from various sources to adjust the 2024/2025 budget, with specific amounts allocated from the General Fund ($7,885), Campground Fund ($6,250), Cemetery Fund ($2,430), and Airport Authority Fund ($7,170).
Action Items
- Salary resolution for the Treasurer's position was approved with a $2,000 increase. - Budget amendments for the 2024/2025 fiscal year were discussed and approved. - The General Appropriation Resolution for the 2025/2026 budget was adopted.No specific deadlines or follow-ups were mentioned in conjunction with these decisions.