Regular Monthly Board Meeting (Minutes)

**Executive Summary of Bingham Township Regular Board Meeting**

**Date and Attendance**
The Bingham Township Regular Board Meeting was held on February 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting commenced with Supervisor Midge Werner calling it to order at 7:05 p.m. Attendance included key officials: Clerk Rachel Amalfitano, Treasurer Sandra Grant, and Trustee Todd Stone, while Trustee Jeff Layman was excused. The meeting reached a quorum with four members of the public present.

**Meeting Highlights**
The agenda for the meeting was approved, and the minutes from the previous meeting on January 20, 2025, received confirmation with a minor amendment. In new business, Chief Jim Porter provided updates on the Fire Hall remodel indicating infrastructure improvements and addition of facilities, with completion aimed by Memorial Day. The meeting also included a report from Tobin & Co. presenting the 2024 Township Audit, which met with no objections, leading to its approval. The Parks and Recreation Committee addressed a lack of meetings due to a quorum issue and proposed communication with the road commission regarding parking regulations.

**Committee Reports & Discussions**
Committee reports conveyed updates on various township activities, including the Zoning Administrator’s insights on the new county website and ongoing short-term rental renewals. The Planning Commission announced progress in their initiatives, while the Assessor’s Quarterly Report noted forthcoming township and county tax deadlines. Additional discussions involved concerns about large retail developments and the potential impacts of hedge funds on local housing. The meeting concluded with the Supervisor’s update on budget preparations, and adjourned at 7:51 p.m.