2/7/2026 - Empire Township | Special Meeting Minutes

Summary

The special meeting held by the Empire Township Board focused primarily on the preparation of the 2026-2027 budget and salary resolutions set for finalization in March. The meeting included public recognition of the board's efforts amidst transitions among board members. The board performed adjustments to the initial draft budget, with no proposed changes to salary resolutions.

Public comments

Members of the public recognized the board's diligent work on the budget, particularly noting the challenges faced during transitions with newly appointed board members. There were no specific concerns raised, and the board members acknowledged the public's supportive remarks.

Other Business

The meeting did not address any additional agenda items outside of the budget discussion.

Action Items

No specific action items with deadlines were highlighted in the meeting. However, the board will continue to refine the budget ahead of the annual budget hearing in March. The Deputy Clerk, Sheree Nelson, was acknowledged for her contributions to the budget preparation.