4/21/2025 - Bingham Township | Regular Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Bingham Township regular board meeting held on April 21, 2025, resulted in several key decisions regarding community initiatives, parks and recreation funding, and infrastructure projects. Notable outcomes included the endorsement of a composting proclamation, discussions surrounding the budget for the upcoming year, and the appointment of a new member to the Parks and Recreation Committee.

Public Comments

- **Joe Elms**: Voiced concerns over a neighboring property on Bingham Road violating permit regulations. He reported unauthorized digging and concrete dumping that created a dangerous drop-off. The Township Board confirmed that they would action this by involving the Township attorney and urged Elms to document further violations.

Parks and Recreation Matters

- A work day was scheduled for May, with Todd Stone requesting $250 for cleanup supplies which was approved. - $300 was allocated for compost and mulch for park enhancements, which was also approved. - **Alan Schaub** was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Committee, with a term ending on July 21, 2026.

Infrastructure Projects

- **Brendan Mullane** from the County Road Commission presented on local road improvements and funding opportunities. It was emphasized that townships should report desired local road improvements by September each year, and the importance of maintaining updated Paser ratings for cost estimations was discussed.

Other Business

- A salary resolution was mentioned, with discussions around potential wage increases based on cost of living adjustments. - The Board discussed the 2025-2026 budget, noting that no bids for lawn service had been received and identifying that leftover ARPA funds could be designated for certain projects.

Financial Summary

- Vendor payments of **$7,155.19** and payroll payments of **$13,394.96** were approved. - The anticipated use of ARPA funds was discussed for projects like park improvements and a proposed roofing project.

Action Items

- Joe Elms will continue to monitor the neighboring property for non-compliance and report to the Township Attorney. - Todd Stone to manage the cleanup day and present receipts for reimbursement. - A representative from the board (Jeff Layman) will attend a Fire Authority meeting to determine future representation.