The Empire Township Board meeting held on March 11, 2025, focused on several key areas including updates on affordable housing, reports from various departments, and discussions regarding infrastructure needs. Decisions were made regarding the approval of previous meeting minutes and financial tasks, with motions and support passed unanimously.
Public Comments
No public comments or speaker names were recorded in the document.
Affordable Housing Initiatives
The Planning Commission discussed Affordable Housing as part of a broader conversation regarding community development. However, specific decisions or next steps related to this topic were not detailed in the minutes.
Parks and Recreation Matters
There was a request from the Lions Club to resurface the Pickleball court, which is set to be added to the agenda for the April meeting.
Infrastructure Projects
Chief Ferguson reported on the Fire Department's operational status, highlighting the need for a new ladder truck, which has an estimated cost of $2.3 million. A grant request has been submitted to the State of Michigan to help fund this project.
Other Business
The meeting included various reports, including the Assessor's and Treasurer's reports. The Treasurer reported collecting 98.67% of all taxes and discussed ongoing efforts to hire a deputy. The Board approved the engagement of Tobin for an audit and agreed on the payment of bills presented.
Action Items
- Lions Club resurfacing request to be added to April agenda.
- Updates to be made to the Township website (details on this remain pending).
- Follow-up on hiring a deputy for the Treasurer by April meeting.
- Continue action on the grant request for the new ladder truck to address ISO Rating needs.
Source Document
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