6/12/2025 - Empire Village | Work Session Minutes

Summary

The Empire Village Council Work Session held on June 12, 2025, addressed various agenda items through motions and discussions. Key decisions included authorization for several committees to meet to address pressing matters such as personnel scheduling, parks initiatives, and water service line requirements. The Recreation Plan was tabled for further discussion in July.

Public comments

There were no public comments on agenda items. However, Trish Baker expressed interest in knowing the location of the 91 DSMI homes and requested that her letters be read aloud during future meetings.

Affordable housing initiatives

(No discussion noted.)

Parks and recreation matters

The Recreation Plan was moved to the July work session for further consideration. Additionally, the Parks Committee was authorized to meet and contact Sam Barr regarding a potential donation for a new scoreboard.

Infrastructure projects

The discussion surrounding the EGLE Water Service Line Amendment included a review of necessary documentation regarding water service notifications to customers. Concerns regarding these materials were directed to the Water Committee for further recommendations.

Other Business

Other agenda items included the reconsideration of the communications section in the Rules of Procedure, which was authorized by a roll call vote. Amendments to the Personnel Policy were discussed, with the Personnel Committee tasked to finalize language for legal review.

Financial Summary

(No financial information is present in the document.)

Action Items

1. **Personnel Committee** - Meet to address vacation scheduling and updates to job descriptions and rates. 2. **Parks Committee** - Contact Sam Barr regarding a donation for a new scoreboard. 3. **Water Committee** - Formulate a recommendation concerning EGLE lead report requirements. 4. **Paul Skinner** - To report on the Wastewater Task Force at the next Work Session. 5. **Attorney Kazim** - To be invited to either the June or July regular meeting. 6. **Gail Meyers** - Contacted by Davis about scheduling Brownfield Redevelopment training in July or August for the Council.