Summary
The Empire Village Council held a work session on June 12, 2025, focusing largely on authorizing committees to meet and address several ongoing issues. The Recreation Plan was tabled to the July Work Session, and the Council authorized the Personnel, Parks, and Water Committees to convene on specific matters. A Rules of Procedure item on Communications was sent back to the Personnel Committee for reconsideration via roll call vote.
Public Comments
Trish Baker asked where the 91 DSMI (water service line) homes are located and requested that in the future her letters be read aloud at meetings. No other public comments were made on agenda items.
Parks and Recreation Matters
The Recreation Plan was tabled until the July Work Session at Bacon's request. Motion by Davis, supported by Rademacher, authorized the Parks Committee to meet and contact Sam Barr about a donation for a new scoreboard; the motion passed on a voice vote.
Infrastructure Projects
Motion by Davis, supported by Rademacher, authorized the Water Committee to meet and formulate a recommendation on EGLE requirements for lead reports; passed unanimously by voice vote. Bacon reviewed DSMI Guidance and a Sample Notification document related to the EGLE Water Service Line Amendment, including the required Plan and the notification letter to be mailed to water customers; the matter was referred to the Water Committee for a recommendation. Motion by Davis, supported by Bacon, scheduled Paul Skinner to report on the Wastewater Task Force at the July Work Session; passed unanimously.
Other Business
Motion by Chase, supported by Rademacher, authorized the Personnel Committee to reconsider the Communications section of the 2025 Rules of Procedure; passed on a roll call vote with Ayes from Bacon, Chase, Davis, Dye, Rademacher, Skrocki, and Walton. A Personnel Policy Amendment was discussed, with recommended wording changes described; the Personnel Committee will finalize the changes for legal review and Council approval. Motion by Davis, supported by Rademacher, invited Attorney Kazim to the June or July regular meeting; passed unanimously. Motion by Davis, supported by Bacon, directed Davis to contact Gail Meyers about scheduling Brownfield Redevelopment training for the Council in July or August; passed unanimously. Council members gave brief comments: Bacon on the Recreation Plan, Chase on old planters and bollards for the gas tanks, Rademacher on Friend's meeting attendance, Davis on Recreation Plan questions and input, and Dye on questions regarding the Parking Pass.
Action Items
The Personnel Committee is to meet regarding vacation scheduling and job description/title/rate updates, and to finalize the Personnel Policy Amendment for legal review. The Parks Committee is to contact Sam Barr about a scoreboard donation. The Water Committee is to formulate a recommendation on EGLE lead reports and the water service line notification requirements affecting the 91 DSMI homes. Paul Skinner is to report on the Wastewater Task Force at the July Work Session. Attorney Kazim is to be invited to the June or July regular meeting. Davis is to contact Gail Meyers about scheduling Brownfield Redevelopment training in July or August.