3/17/2025 - Bingham Township | Regular Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Bingham Township Board Meeting on March 17, 2025, focused on various essential topics, including old and new business, committee reports, and the resignation of the Treasurer. Key decisions included the approval of a cleanup day contract and a grant application for tree planting, as well as the appointment of a new Treasurer.

Public Comments

There were no public comments during this meeting.

Old Business

The only item in old business was the bid for window coverings in the office building. Two bids were received, but a decision could not be made as the only accepted bid was for flat shades, not the preferred honeycomb style. A motion to accept a bid from America’s Carpet Barn for $6,000 was made but failed due to lack of support for further information.

New Business

a. **GFL Proposal for 2025 Clean Up Day**: The cleanup event is scheduled for May 24, 2025. A budget of $4,500 was previously set for the event, which might fluctuate based on attendance. The contract with GFL was approved to hold the event, and board members Stone and Amalfitano volunteered to assist with managing the event.

b. Re-Leaf Grant Application: A grant application for planting 20 trees, with costs covered partly by the Township, was discussed. A motion to accept the grant application was made and passed with a unanimous roll call vote. The planting is primarily planned for Maple Grove Cemetery and will utilize $2,000 from the budget.

Parks and Recreation Matters

A budget for the Parks and Recreation Committee was initiated, with no further details provided.

Infrastructure Projects

No specific infrastructure projects were discussed in this meeting.

Other Business

The resignation of Treasurer Sandra Grant was approved, and Mary Ann Korson was appointed as Treasurer. A request was made to consider renting out the meeting room again. Various committee and officer reports were acknowledged, along with ongoing work on budget planning for 2025-2026.

Financial Summary

- Vendor payments approved: $18,940.10 - Payroll payments approved: $14,598.09 - A budget of $4,500 approved for the Clean-Up Day event. - Funding for the tree planting grant discussed, with $2,000 matching funds to be allocated from the budget.

Action Items

- Investigate further options for window coverings following the failed motion. - Prepare for the GFL Clean Up Day on May 24 and coordinate volunteers. - Implement the Re-Leaf grant for tree planting as accepted. - Fill the position of the Board Representative on the Fire and Rescue Board following the resignation of Sandra Grant.