**Meeting Overview:** This document summarizes the agenda for the Empire Village Council Work Session held on September 12, 2024, at the Empire Township Hall. The meeting covers a range of topics, from standard procedural items to specific local issues. The agenda includes opportunities for public input, reports from department heads and council members, and both old and new business items.
Key discussions during the Empire Village Council’s work session on September 12, 2024, included revisions to the Sign Ordinance, finalizing job descriptions for key positions, addressing a Planning Commission vacancy, and reviewing improvements at the Recycling Center. The Council also considered parking regulations for the Beach Park and discussed traffic signs on Niagara Street.
This document summarizes the Northport Village Council meeting of September 12, 2024, presided over by President Christopher McCann. Topics included meeting minutes approval, a wind turbine tower removal update, a water cost study revealing financial challenges, and plans for rate increases. Discussions also addressed playground installation, shoreline concerns, and the adoption of the Northport Village Nuisance Ordinance.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission convened on September 12, 2024, for a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance regarding Farm Stay Campsites. Discussions focused on gathering feedback from stakeholders and ensuring clear definitions within the ordinance to support agricultural activities. The next meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2024, to continue these discussions.
The Centerville Township Board convened on September 11, 2024, addressing critical issues including septic disposal practices and road maintenance. Residents expressed concerns about health risks associated with sewage on farmland and called for better traffic regulation. The Treasurer reported a positive financial outlook and emphasized community engagement for future meetings, with the next session scheduled for October 9, 2024.
Beth Chiles has extended an invitation to the Centerville Township Board’s monthly meeting on September 11, 2024, at 6:30 PM Eastern Time via Zoom. This platform allows for remote participation, addressing township affairs, community issues, and key decisions. The meeting ID is 870 8207 1668, and the passcode is 266974 for access.
This notice announces the rescheduling of the Cedar Area Fire & Rescue Board’s regular meetings for the remainder of 2024. The meetings, originally scheduled for different dates, have been moved to the first Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. This change affects the October, November, and December meetings. The new meeting dates are: Thursday, October 3, 2024; Thursday, November 7, 2024; and Thursday, December 5, 2024, all at 2 p.m.
The Kasson Township Board approved key agenda items, including a rebuilding project for Valley Road and safety improvements for the Kasson Center/Newman intersection. Financial reports were also approved, and Frank Sellgren was appointed as Board of Review Alternate. Discussions included park maintenance, sidewalk ordinances, and the ongoing design for a second fire station.
The Zoning Administrator’s August 2024 report details zoning activities, highlighting permits issued, including special use permits for Elmer’s Real Estate and Feeney Biebel. Year-to-date, 25 permits were issued, covering various constructions. The report also addresses inspections, with one violation under investigation and communication efforts totaling 45 calls and 28 emails. Signed by Timothy A. Cypher.
Township of Kasson Bills to be Approved as of September 10, 2024 include an open balance of $6,244.29. Key bills detailed comprise Accident Fund Insurance at $32.00, Complete Outdoor at $2,850.00, Consumers Energy at $477.44, and Cypher Group Inc at $1,761.85, among others, totaling significant expenditures for the township’s operations.
