Summary
The Bingham Township Board convened on November 17, 2025, to discuss various matters concerning parks and recreation, cemetery records management, blight enforcement, and administrative updates. Key decisions included the approval of a parking lot project at Boughey Park, advancements in the Parks & Recreation website, and the acceptance of Todd Stone's resignation. The meeting emphasized the need for continued dialogue on blight ordinances and infrastructure concerns related to township roads.Public Comments
There were no public comments during the meeting.Parks and Recreation Matters
The Board approved a proposal from Gosling Czubak Engineering to finalize the engineering and oversee construction of an internal parking lot at Boughey Park, with an initial project cost estimated at $90,000–$100,000 and potential expansion to 18 spaces at an additional cost. Funding will be utilized from available Parks & Recreation funds, including $66,000 from grants.The development of a new Parks & Recreation website was also approved, which will provide resources and links for community activities. The updates aim to improve access to park information and enhance community engagement.
Cemetery Management Records Update
Rachel Amalfitano provided an update on the progress towards digitizing the township's cemetery records, with proposals from vendors present. The Board discussed the cost-effectiveness of different software options, the importance of accuracy in record-keeping, and the necessary steps moving forward. No immediate decisions were made; next steps include gathering more quotes and organizing existing records digitally.Infrastructure Projects
The Board discussed ongoing issues related to road conditions on Woodside Court, with residents advocating for repaving despite the County’s plans to restore it only to gravel standards. The Board is looking into potential special assessments to fund paving, aiming to gather more information before taking any action.Other Business
Todd Stone formally resigned from the Board, noting frustration with the lack of progress on blight enforcement. Despite the resignation, he expressed willingness to remain involved in Parks and Recreation initiatives. The Board accepted his resignation with 4 votes in favor and 1 against, and plans to publicly advertise the vacancy.The meeting also included updates from various committees, including discussions on short-term rental ordinance amendments and road repair options.