Summary
The Empire Township Board held a Public Hearing on November 11, 2025, at 6:45 PM, chaired by Supervisor Hendricks, to gather public comment on Resolution No. 004-2025, requesting the Michigan Department of Natural Resources establish a Slow-No-Wake speed for watercraft on South Bar Lake. The agenda was approved on a motion by Wolterink, seconded by Price, with all members voting aye. No conflicts of interest were declared. The hearing was brief, focused solely on this resolution, and adjourned at 6:51 PM with no further business.
Public Comments
Five Empire Township residents spoke in favor of the proposed No-Wake Resolution: March Dye, Cheryl Clark, Linda Chase, Dan Davis, and Maggie Bacon. Their comments supported establishing a slow-no-wake speed for watercraft on South Bar Lake, though specific concerns were not detailed in the minutes. Additionally, a written letter of support from Steve and Linda Lewis of Empire Township was read into the record by Supervisor Hendricks. No board members offered comments in response, and no opposing views were recorded.
Other Business
The sole agenda item was the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 004-2025 concerning the No-Wake designation for South Bar Lake. No other business was conducted during this meeting.
Action Items
- Resolution No. 004-2025 (Slow-No-Wake speed request for South Bar Lake) to be advanced following the Public Hearing, based on public comments received.