The Bingham Township Board meeting held on March 18, 2024, led to several significant decisions regarding local governance, including the discussion of a blight ordinance, infrastructure projects, and a clean-up day contract. The board addressed issues surrounding public works, with a focus on road maintenance and a concrete bid for park facilities.
Public Comments
There were no public comments during this meeting.
Infrastructure Projects
An annual County Road Commission report was presented by Brendan Mullane, highlighting several culvert conversions into bridges, at a total cost of approximately $6 million funded by multiple entities. The Road Commission emphasized the condition of primary and local roads, discussing budget constraints that impact local road repairs and maintenance. Future projects and maintenance processes were examined, specifically regarding the goal of addressing roads before they fall into disrepair.
Other Business
- The board approved a contract with GFL for Clean-up Day on May 18, 2024.
- Payment of $2,800 to A. Rink Architects, Inc. for the Township Hall addition was approved, pending a certificate of occupancy.
- The board discussed timelines and preparation for the May 7th election, including the need for a new election computer.
Financial Summary
The meeting included financial approvals:
- Payroll balance approved: $17,832.65
- Vendor balance approved: $16,657.96
- Contract for clean-up day also involved financial commitments, although specific amounts were not detailed.
Action Items
- Todd Stone is tasked with drafting a blight ordinance definition for "junk" and related nuisances.
- Todd Stone to contact contractors for concrete proposals regarding park facilities.
- Morio is to purchase a new computer for election purposes from Netlink before the May 7th election.
- The Annual and Regular township board meeting is rescheduled to June 24, 2024.
Source Document
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