Regular Meeting (Minutes)

The Empire Village Council held a regular meeting on April 23, 2024, where they approved the agenda and discussed financial reports. Notable items included a zoning ordinance amendment, various approvals for street maintenance, and deliberations on technology needs for shared village business, emphasizing the ongoing responsiveness to community and operational requirements.

Township Board: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 3:00pm (DRIVEWAY EASEMENT)

This document outlines an agreement for a driveway easement between The Township of Leelanau and Chris and Kent Holton. The purpose of the agreement is to grant Holton an easement across a portion of the Township’s land to provide access to their property from E. Second St. and E. Nagonaba St.

Regular meeting (Minutes)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened on April 16, 2024, at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m. with all seven commissioners in attendance, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. The board reviewed and approved the minutes from previous sessions and accepted an amended agenda.

Regular meeting (Public Comment – Keith Ashley, 4/16/2024)

The document analyzes claims of election fraud propagated by Trump supporters post-2020 election. The High-level Hoppe report, backed by various Republican figures, concluded there is no substantial evidence supporting these allegations. It urges the Republican party to abandon false narratives and restore trust in democracy, emphasizing informed decision-making for future elections.

Regular meeting (Cherry Capital Airport Zoning, 4/16/2024)

To enhance local control around Cherry Capital Airport, a proposal is presented to establish a Local Airspace Zoning Board. This initiative seeks to adopt a more adaptable ordinance that simplifies zoning applications through a “One Stop Shop” process, where an Airport Zoning Administrator would streamline approvals while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Regular meeting (MIDC Proposed Cost Analysis FY25, 4/16/2024)

This document presents the proposed budget for Leelanau County’s indigent defense services for Fiscal Year 2025, with a total of $383,778.60, an increase from FY24’s $291,476.50. The rise in attorney compensation is due to a recalculation of case loads and adherence to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission’s mandatory minimum hourly rate.

Work Session (Packet)

The Empire Village Council’s work session on April 11, 2024, will cover public comments, department reports, and issues around short-term rentals, infrastructure, and procedures. Key topics include proposed ordinances, committee formation for enforcement, and community engagement, allowing residents to voice their concerns. The Council aims for transparency and accountability in decision-making processes.

Work Session (Minutes)

The Empire Village Council convened on April 11, 2024, at the Township Hall, with all members present. The agenda included a request from the ABCD Group and public comments on various items. The council discussed the Short Term Rental registration ordinance and voted to purchase the Field Trip building, approving the purchase agreement. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.