The Empire Township Board meeting on June 10th, 2025, addressed several key administrative issues, including the approval of previous meeting minutes, updates from planning and zoning, and reports concerning the position of the clerk and the process for appointing a new trustee. The board made decisions regarding the next steps for filling the trustee vacancy and agreed to pursue applications for the position to enhance transparency.
Public Comments
During the public comment section, Kent Wiejaczka raised concerns regarding the process for appointing the new trustee, referencing methods used in past appointments. Tom Peterson echoed similar concerns regarding the transparency of the appointment process. The board acknowledged these comments and indicated a commitment to ensure a transparent selection process by seeking applications for the trustee position.
Affordable Housing Initiatives
The Planning Commission's efforts to allow more multi-family dwelling units were briefly discussed. No specific decisions were made in this meeting regarding affordable housing initiatives, but the ongoing work by the commission was acknowledged.
Parks and Recreation Matters
A new part-time maintenance employee, Nichols McCreedy, was hired at the campground, with a pay rate set at $13.00 an hour. No further details regarding parks and recreation projects were provided during this meeting.
Infrastructure Projects
Brendan Mullane from the Leelanau County Road Commission attended the meeting to provide an update on current infrastructure endeavors. Specific details regarding projects were not highlighted in the minutes.
Other Business
The board discussed the resignation of the previous clerk and the transition to Casey Noonan as the interim clerk. The board also delayed the appointment of a new trustee until the following month's meeting, planning to consult with legal counsel regarding the appointment process.
Financial Summary
No financial data, budgets, or expenditures were presented during this meeting, thus this section is omitted.
Action Items
- The board agreed to seek applications for the trustee position before the next meeting to enhance transparency in the appointment process.
- Supervisor Hendricks will consult with legal counsel regarding the process of posting the position and potentially holding a special meeting for interviews.
- Casey Noonan will continue to transition into the role of interim clerk, seeking assistance as needed.
Source Document
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