10/22/2024 - Empire Village | Regular Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Empire Village Council held a regular meeting on October 22, 2024, where several key decisions were made, including the appointment of Karen Baja to the Planning Commission and the extension of the Wastewater Task Force through January 2025. Updates on personnel policies regarding bereavement were discussed, alongside concerns surrounding the handling of campaign signs.

Public comments

During the public comments section, Teresa Howes raised concerns regarding the frequent removal of campaign signs and the process of notifying Appointed Officers about the end of their terms. Bob Scott echoed these concerns about the signs.

Affordable housing initiatives

(No discussion on affordable housing was noted in the minutes provided.)

Parks and recreation matters

(No discussion on parks and recreation was noted in the minutes provided.)

Infrastructure projects

The meeting included updates concerning the Wastewater Task Force, which was extended through January 2025 to continue its work on wastewater management. However, no specific infrastructure projects beyond this were discussed.

Other Business

Under old business, the Council appointed Karen Baja to the Planning Commission for a term ending February 28, 2026. In new business, recommendations for MDARD grant opportunities were discussed, with the Council expressing intent to pursue various projects for upcoming submissions. Additionally, an update to the personnel policy regarding bereavement was discussed, with members exploring recommendations for clearer wording.

Financial Summary

(The document did not include any financial details pertaining to budgets, expenditures, or funding requests.)

Action Items

- Personnel Policy Bereavement wording review is to be coordinated with the Village's HR group. - Initiate advertisement for the Clerk and Treasurer positions, as brought up by Teresa Howes, ensuring public involvement in the process. - Council members to gather information regarding the Mika/Meyer invoice related to short-term rentals (STRs) as requested by Chase. - Prepare for upcoming grant application processes as discussed for MDARD opportunities.