4/9/2024 - Empire Township | Regular Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Empire Township Board meeting on April 9, 2024, concluded several key decisions including the approval of multiple permits, the purchase of camping equipment, and fire department operations. The board handled various administrative tasks and approved financial expenditures relating to township maintenance and updates.

Public Comments

(No public comments were reported during the meeting.)

Affordable Housing Initiatives

(No discussions on affordable housing were present in the meeting.)

Parks and Recreation Matters

The board discussed the campground's need to replace metal bases for picnic tables. A motion was made to purchase six heavy-duty bases at a cost of $315.00 each, which passed unanimously.

Infrastructure Projects

The meeting included discussion about the approval of several zoning permits: a new dwelling, a solar array, a bathhouse, and two land divisions. Additionally, the board reviewed the Special Use application for the Sleeping Bear Marathon scheduled for October 2024, approving the application with specific conditions.

Other Business

1. Fire Chief Bryan Ferguson presented monthly fire department operations and received approval for the purchase of a new heater for Empire’s fire station at a cost of $6,100.00. 2. The Supervisor received permission to purchase new ladders for the Township Hall.

Financial Summary

The board reviewed and approved expenditures, including bills presented by the Clerk for April 2024. The heater purchase for the fire station was also noted with its cost of $6,100.00. All financial items discussed were approved unanimously.

Action Items

1. The Supervisor will clarify the pricing and totals for the Stafford-Smith quote before proceeding with kitchen updates. 2. Follow-up on the final approvals for the Sleeping Bear Marathon from the County Emergency Management. 3. Fire Chief Bryan Ferguson to proceed with the purchase of the new heater for the fire station. 4. Supervisor to finalize arrangements for the purchase of new ladders for the Township Hall.