Regular Monthly Board Meeting (Minutes)

Bingham Township

Event Date: 2025-01-20

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Executive Summary:

Bingham Township Board Meeting – January 20, 2025

Sections:

1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with all board members present except the Treasurer.

2. Public Comment
A resident shared concerns about the entrance to Boughey Park and the noise and lights from the park after closing.

3. Old Business
a. Parks and Recreation Area – Boughey Park: The board discussed plans to get a bid from the Road Commission to relocate the park entrance.
b. Health Department Report/Complaint Investigation – Shady Lane Rd: The Health Department’s investigation found no issues with water contamination or vermin. The board will report the property to MDOT to potentially classify it as a junkyard.

4. Committee Reports
The board received updates from various committees, including Parks and Recreation, Building & Grounds, Cemetery, Zoning/STR, Planning Commission, Fire Authority, Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk, and Supervisor.

5. Approval of Vendor and Payroll Payments
The board approved vendor payments of $12,119.94 and payroll payments of $13,619.62.

Bingham Township

Internal document reference #:2457

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