The Empire Village Council Work Session on March 12, 2026, resulted in several key actions, including the scheduling of a special meeting for the DPW Superintendent position, the approval of a tree removal bid, and the advancement of zoning ordinance amendments. The council also discussed the importance of moving forward with recreation goals and improvements to the beach ordinance and parking pass policy.
Public comments
Trish Baker expressed concerns regarding parking passes during the public comment segment, although no specific responses were recorded from the Council.
Parks and recreation matters
The Council discussed the Master Plan and Recreation Goals proposed by Bacon, emphasizing the need for continuous progress on the CIP and recreation programming processes. They agreed to track these developments more closely during future work sessions. Additionally, the council voted to host an Arbor Day Event on April 24, 2026, to fulfill the Tree City USA requirements.
Infrastructure projects
The Council reviewed the Tree Removal bids, which resulted in the decision to accept the low bid from A-1 Professional Tree Service, including the approval for additional stump removals. There was discussion around the need to form a Tree Board to comply with Tree City USA requirements, indicating ongoing infrastructure and environmental maintenance efforts.
Other Business
A Special Meeting was scheduled for March 19, 2026, to interview candidates for the DPW Superintendent position. The council aligned on prioritizing specific leadership qualities for candidates. There were also discussions regarding the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance Section 4.05, which was approved after addressing public comments and confusion about terminology.
Action Items
1. Prepare for the Special Meeting on March 19, 2026, for DPW Superintendent interviews, including consensus on candidate evaluation criteria.
2. Parks Committee to collaborate with office manager Acton to review and recommend changes to the beach parking pass program and Beach Ordinance.
3. Finalize Arbor Day Event preparations for April 24, 2026.
4. Bacon to contact A-1 Professional Tree Service regarding additional stump removal costs.
Source Document
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