During the meeting, old business addressed ongoing issues related to Boughey Park, including feedback from residents on the park’s parking lot entrance. Another point of discussion focused on a Health Department complaint resolution regarding potential water contamination in Shady Lane, which was ultimately found to be unfounded. In new business, Chief Porter provided insights on the Firehall project.
The Bingham Township Regular Board Meeting took place on February 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., with Supervisor Midge Werner presiding. Key updates included a Fire Hall remodel and the approval of the 2024 Township Audit. Committee reports addressed zoning, short-term rentals, and large retail developments, culminating in budget preparation discussions before adjourning at 7:51 p.m.
The Bingham Township Regular Board Meeting Agenda for January 20, 2025, includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, and agenda approval. Old business focuses on the Parks and Recreation Committee’s parking area plan for Boughey Park and a complaint investigation report by the Health Department on a Shady Lane Road property.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with all board members present except the Treasurer. A resident shared concerns about the entrance to Boughey Park and the noise and lights from the park after closing. The board discussed plans to get a bid from the Road Commission to relocate the park entrance.
This document outlines the agenda and minutes of the Bingham Township Regular Board Meeting held on April 15, 2024. 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 Board also approved vendor and payroll reports.
The Bingham Township Board meeting on April 15, 2024, began at 7:00 p.m. with all members present. A blight ordinance was discussed in response to community concerns about a property on Shady Lane. The Board also approved funding for a Parks and Recreation plan and announced Clerk Kathy Morio’s decision not to seek re-election.
The Bingham Township Regular Board Meeting on March 18, 2024, addressed key agenda items, including the approval of previous minutes, public comments, and committee reports. The meeting highlighted the Annual County Road Commission Report, scheduling a Clean-up Day on May 18, 2024, and appointing Dorothy Jean Coulter to the Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library Board.
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, including a clean-up day contract.
This document discusses the revision and potential adoption of a Blight Ordinance. It identifies strengths in the existing ordinance, including clear definitions of junk and provisions for enforcement without requiring citizen complaints. The proposal suggests a name change to ‘Blight & Nuisance’ to better encapsulate the ordinance’s provisions, especially regarding environmental protections.
Bingham Township’s Ordinance No. addressing nuisances is designed to define and prohibit certain conditions that may compromise the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. Key nuisances include abandoned and junk vehicles, unsightly outdoor lighting, excessive noise, and deteriorating structures. The ordinance emphasizes a commitment to maintaining the township’s rural character and land values.
