The Empire Township Annual Meeting of the Electors held on March 28, 2026, focused on annual reports from township officials, a salary resolution for board members, and general updates on community improvements. Key decisions included maintaining current salaries for township officials without adjustments.
Public comments
There were no public comments from the electors present during the meeting.
Parks and recreation matters
The Glen Lake Community Library reported increased community engagement with a rise in library visitors and borrowing. Notably, the library received a donation of 30 solar panels to support environmental sustainability goals. The library's property tax millage is up for renewal this year.
Infrastructure projects
The Supervisor’s report highlighted the approval of cemetery road improvements with cost-sharing from Glen Arbor. Additionally, there was a zoning ordinance amendment for communication towers allowing for more controls and locations. A new development was approved on Karnes Road, including work on renewable energy zoning compliance and updates to the master plan.
Other Business
The meeting included various annual reports from township departments including updates from the Planning Commission and Cemetery Manager, with no new business or unfinished business reported.
Financial Summary
The meeting discussed salary resolutions, with a motion to maintain the current annual salaries for all township board offices: Supervisor at $14,000, Clerk at $42,000, Treasurer at $32,000, and each Trustee at $2,400. The motion passed unanimously.
Action Items
No specific action items or follow-ups were noted during the meeting, as there were no unresolved issues or elector comments requiring further attention.
Source Document
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