The Charter Township of Elmwood convened a Regular Board Meeting on July 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Supervisor Jeff Shaw facilitated the meeting, highlighting the attendance of various board members. A public hearing on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment concerning alcohol regulations concluded without comments from the public, leading to further discussions on new initiatives.
During the Glen Arbor Township Board meeting on 7/16/2024, public comments initiated discussions on banning balloon releases and addressing drainage issues. The board appointed Dan Semple to the Glen Lake Community Library Board and approved the purchase of a mini-pumper truck for the fire department, alongside various updates from departments and ongoing projects.
The Kasson Township Board convened a special meeting on July 1, 2024, to address the fire station design project. The board reviewed three bids, varying from $1.2 to $5 million, focusing on the initial stages of the design. A motion passed to contract with Environment Architects, with discussions on safety measures and the fire station’s location ongoing.
Centerville Township has implemented a two-month extension of its moratorium on site plan reviews, lasting until August 31, 2024. This decision aims to allow more time for the analysis and preparation needed for amending the zoning ordinance, while exempting applications mandated by court orders from this temporary hold on site plan approvals.
The Charter Township of Elmwood convened a special board meeting on June 18, 2024, to discuss public safety and park improvements. Fire and Rescue Medical Director Kathryn Dunklow proposed Advanced Life Support (ALS) services, while the Parks and Recreation Committee recommended enhancements for Cherry Bend Park, including accessibility improvements and new recreational facilities like pickleball courts.
Key actions included approving the agenda, minutes from prior sessions, and various consent agenda items such as worker’s compensation renewal and agreements for tower leases with T-Mobile. The Board approved the Child Care Fund annual plan, renewed the Crime Victim Rights Grant, and decided to re-establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy program with a public hearing set for August.
Rick Weible highlighted serious election integrity issues in [State], including inconsistent felony voting enforcement and system vulnerabilities. He accessed county election systems, showing significant security flaws. Outdated antivirus software and publicly accessible default passwords increased risks. Weible urged immediate action, recommending software updates and unique passwords for each voting machine to bolster security.
The Village of Empire Council convened for a work session on June 13, 2024, discussing key issues such as the mass gathering application fee, wastewater study updates, and short-term rental regulations. They aimed to enhance public welfare, address community event logistics, and refine development strategies to improve village resource management in the upcoming months.
The Empire Village Council held a work session on June 13, 2024, addressing key agenda items such as Short-Term Rentals and beach parking fees. Public comments highlighted concerns over potential conflicts of interest. Reports on wastewater and village updates were presented, alongside required actions and discussions on the Master Plan. The session concluded at 9:21 p.m.
The registered voters and property owners of the Empire Village express their collective support for a proposed Short Term Rental (STR) Ordinance. This ordinance aims to establish a regulatory framework that will register, license, and regulate STRs within the village, ensuring public health, safety, and welfare. It also introduces penalties for any violations of the ordinance.
