The Empire Township Board's regular meeting on December 9, 2025, focused on various administrative tasks, including the appointment of a new Clerk and Zoning Administrator, a discussion concerning the proposed lease for housing development, and updates on planning and cemetery management. Key decisions included appointing Cheryl Clark as Township Clerk and Sara Kopriva as Zoning Administrator.
Public Comments
Clay McNitt raised concerns about the Sleeping Bear Gateway Council's proposal to lease Township-owned property for an attainable housing development. The specifics of the audience's response were not detailed in the minutes.
Affordable Housing Initiatives
Discussion regarding the Sleeping Bear Gateway Council's proposal for attainable housing development reflected public concern but did not result in any official decisions or resolutions by the Board at this meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
(No specific discussion on parks and recreation matters occurred in this meeting.)
Infrastructure Projects
(No infrastructure projects such as marina, cell phone towers, or water/sewer-related discussions were noted in the meeting.)
Other Business
The meeting addressed several other items, such as the appointment of a Cemetery Manager, updates on the Planning Commission, and ongoing concerns regarding legal fees associated with a tower ordinance review.
Financial Summary
The meeting included financial matters such as approving monthly bills and a budget amendment.
- Monthly bills were approved via a motion, with no specifics on amounts or allocations provided.
- Budget Amendment No. 001 2025 was also approved.
Action Items
- Cheryl Clark was appointed as Township Clerk.
- Sara Kopriva was selected to replace the Zoning Administrator.
- Follow-up on the review of the Sleeping Bear Gateway Council's proposal for attainable housing needs to be monitored.
- Continued communication with the Cemetery Manager regarding demands and projects may require attention.
Source Document
This summary was AI-generated from the official meeting record. The full source document is the authoritative version.