8/27/2024 - Empire Village | Monthly Gathering Minutes

Summary

During the Empire Village Council meeting held on August 27, 2024, key decisions were made regarding scheduling several public hearings and the Audit presentation. The Council also acknowledged a resignation from the Planning Commission and discussed upcoming projects and reports from various committees.

Public comments

No public comments were made during the meeting regarding agenda items. However, Diana Oberschulte later invited attendees to a Village candidate forum at Lion’s Park on September 10, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Parks and recreation matters

Dye reported on the Parks Committee's financial statistics, comparing revenues and costs to the same period last year. A public hearing on the Parks Ordinance was scheduled to follow the Water Rate hearing on September 24, 2024.

Infrastructure projects

The DPW report included an update on the well house roof and ongoing water system inventory for EGLE. There was also approval for a quote for electrical updates in the new office, not to exceed $1,700.

Other Business

The Council addressed the planning commission's resignation and discussed the application process for filling vacancies. There was consensus to address the beautification efforts at the September Work Session under Committee Reports.

Action Items

- Schedule the Audit presentation for September 24, 2024, at 7 p.m. - Schedule the public hearing on Water Rates to follow the Audit presentation on the same evening. - Schedule the Parks Ordinance Public Hearing after the Water Rate hearing on September 24, 2024. - Schedule the Public Hearing on the Sign Ordinance to follow the Parks Ordinance hearing on September 24, 2024. - Continue discussion on the Planning Commission application process and qualifications at the September Work Session. - Report on beautification efforts at the September Work Session.