Regular meeting (Packet)

This document outlines the agenda and minutes of the Bingham Township Regular Board Meeting held on April 15, 2024, as well as related documents. The agenda includes standard items like roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from various committees and officers. Key discussion points include a Blight Ordinance, the Assessor Committee Report, and a proposed contract with Todd Stone for a 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan.

The March 18, 2024, minutes detail discussions on a draft Blight Ordinance and concrete bids for park improvements. The Road Commission’s annual report was presented, highlighting road conditions, budgets, and future projects. The Board approved a contract for the May 18th Clean-up Day with GFL and the final payment for the Township Hall addition. Committee reports covered Parks and Recreation, Building & Grounds, Cemetery, Zoning, and the Assessor’s Office. The Board also approved vendor and payroll reports and authorized the purchase of a new election computer.

The proposal from Stephen Hannon, AICP, outlines professional services for creating the 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan, including a proposed timeline and budget. The document also includes bids for concrete work at two township parks, specifying pad requirements, contractor experience, and cost details. Financial reports provide vendor balance summaries and payroll transactions from March 19 to April 15, 2024. Additionally, the document presents the Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual for July 1, 2023, through April 15, 2024.

The Board approved the agenda with amendments and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The Board authorized Todd Stone to gather proposals for concrete work and approved the GFL contract for the Clean-up Day and the final payment to A. Rink Architects, Inc. for the Township Hall addition. The Board approved vendor and payroll reports and authorized the purchase of a new computer for elections. The Board changed the date of the Annual and Regular township board meeting to June 24, 2024. The documents also include the financial performance of the Township over a nine-month period.