Summary
The Empire Township Board held a special meeting on November 29, 2025, called by Supervisor Hendricks, to address the resignation of Clerk Casey Noonan and the resulting vacancy. The Board accepted Noonan's resignation and voted not to advertise the open Clerk position in the newspaper, given expressed interest from within the Board and the community.
Public Comments
There was no public comment period discussion under agenda item 7. However, during the discussion on the Clerk vacancy, resident Cheryl Clark stated she was interested in the Clerk position. No response or action was recorded regarding her interest.
Other Business
Clerk Casey Noonan addressed the Board, expressing regret but stating he needed to resign. Trustees Wiejaczka and Wolterink thanked him for his service. The Board voted (motion by Wolterink, second by Wiejaczka) to accept Noonan's letter of resignation; the motion passed with all ayes.
Regarding the vacancy, Trustee Wolterink expressed interest in the Clerk position but asked for time to learn more about the role's duties, stating she would inform the Board of her decision by the upcoming weekend. Supervisor Hendricks noted the Board was not obligated to advertise the vacancy and suggested foregoing an advertisement given the interest already expressed. Motion by Hendricks, second by Price, to not place a newspaper advertisement for the Clerk position; motion passed, all ayes.
Trustee Noonan stated he would be interested in returning to a Trustee position if Trustee Wolterink were appointed Clerk.
The agenda was approved as amended (motion by Hendricks, second by Price; all ayes). No conflicts of interest were declared. No comments were made under Board Members' Comments.
Action Items
- Trustee Wolterink to inform the Board of her decision regarding the Clerk position by the upcoming weekend.
- Board to determine next steps for filling the Clerk vacancy following Wolterink's response, with resident Cheryl Clark also having expressed interest.
- Potential follow-up needed if Wolterink is appointed Clerk, as Trustee Noonan indicated interest in filling the resulting Trustee vacancy.