The Empire Township Board meeting on May 12, 2026, addressed various operational matters, public presentations, and the appointment of a new campground host. Key discussions included the township's solid waste management strategies and a successful shoreline evaluation of South Bar Lake. The board unanimously approved several motions, including the appointment of officials to the Glen Lake Community Library Board and addressed the need for new permit management for the beach parking system.
Public comments
There were no public comments on agenda topics during the meeting, nor were there any letters or external communications discussed.
Parks and recreation matters
A significant topic was the Campground Host interviews. After interviewing two candidates, Ryan Macut was appointed as the new campground host. The board also discussed items for donation to the campground host building, agreeing to accept a donation of 21 items and refrain from purchasing additional furniture.
Infrastructure projects
The board addressed the parking permit management process for Empire Beach. With the transition to a new pass system by the Village for resident access to the beach, the township will potentially fund new parking passes (approximately $984) for its residents. However, the board expressed the need for accounting on how parking revenue is allocated by the Village before agreeing to cover these costs.
Other Business
Other agenda items included reports from various township officials, updates on solid waste management efforts, and discussions about the rules of procedure and clerk staffing recommendations. Sheree Nelson was appointed as Clerk-Election Assistant and Clerk-Office Assistant with details regarding salary management addressed.
Financial Summary
A treasurer's report was provided, detailing solid financial oversight, but specific figures were not disclosed in the minutes. The proposal regarding the funding of new parking passes for residents was noted, pending an accounting review from the Village.
Action Items
- Sheree Nelson will be appointed as the Clerk-Election and Office Assistant.
- Supervisor Wiejaczka and Trustee Wolterink to finalize amendments to the Rules of Procedure.
- The board will seek to obtain an accounting from the Village relating to income from paid parking before further discussions on covering costs for resident parking passes.
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