11/11/2025 - Empire Township | Special Meeting Public Hearing Minutes

Summary

The Empire Township Board held a Public Hearing on November 11, 2025, to gather public input regarding Resolution No. 004-2025, which requests the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to establish a Slow-No-Wake speed for watercraft on South Bar Lake. The hearing concluded with unanimous approval of the agenda and several public comments in favor of the resolution.

Public Comments

Several residents expressed their support for the Slow-No-Wake Resolution: - March Dye - Cheryl Clark - Linda Chase - Dan Davis - Maggie Bacon

Additionally, a letter of support from Steve and Linda Lewis was read into the record by Supervisor Hendricks. The comments reflected a consensus among residents favoring the proposed regulation to enhance safety on South Bar Lake.

Other Business

No other agenda items or board comments were discussed during the public hearing.

Action Items

The board noted that the public comments received would be considered as part of the decision-making process regarding Resolution No. 004-2025. Further action on this resolution is anticipated following the public hearing.