Regular meeting (Minutes)

**Executive Summary**

This document contains the minutes from the Bingham Township Board meeting held on March 18, 2024. The meeting covered a range of topics, including old business regarding a draft blight ordinance and concrete bids for park improvements, a presentation from the County Road Commission, and various new business items.

**Old and New Business**

The board discussed a proposed blight ordinance, with Trustee Stone preparing a draft defining “junk” and addressing potential enforcement via municipal civil infractions (MCIs). The board also considered bids for concrete work at the parks, with Trustee Stone tasked with gathering proposals. New business included the County Road Commission’s annual report, the approval of a contract with GFL for a clean-up day, and the final payment to A. Rink Architects Inc. pending certificate of occupancy for the township hall addition.

**Reports and Financial Matters**

Various committee, staff, and officer reports were presented, including updates on parks and recreation, building and grounds (including upcoming painting and restroom soundproofing), the cemetery, zoning and STR administration, and the fire authority. Financial matters included approving payroll and vendor balances. The board also authorized the purchase of a new election computer from Netlink.

**Other Items and Actions**

Other key actions included a motion to change the date of the Annual and Regular township board meeting to June 24, 2024. The supervisor announced the office closure for painting and the upcoming MTA conference.