The regular board meeting of Bingham Township was held on January 20, 2025, where key decisions included the approval of previous meeting minutes and financial reports, discussion of community concerns regarding Boughey Park, and the initiation of follow-ups on various local issues.
Public comments
Daniel Rose, a resident, expressed concerns about Boughey Park, specifically regarding the location of the parking lot entrance and noise disturbances from late-night park users. He suggested contacting the Road Commission for a budget-friendly solution to move the entrance closer to M22 and possible installation of blinds or a fence for mitigating noise.
Parks and recreation matters
Todd Stone reported on progress with Boughey Park, stating that he forwarded guidelines from Gosling Czubak to the Road Commission for a blind bid. Plans are to follow up soon with details to move forward on potential updates to the park area.
Infrastructure projects
Midge Werner reported on a Health Department complaint investigation regarding potential water contamination and vermin on Shady Lane Rd. The investigation concluded that there were no substantiated issues with the water quality or vermin. However, it was recommended to contact MDOT about classifying the property, which may lead to imposed fencing around the area.
Other Business
No new business was discussed during the meeting.
Financial Summary
The Board approved vendor payments totaling $12,119.94 and payroll payments of $13,619.62.
Action Items
- Todd Stone to follow up with the Road Commission regarding the Boughey Park parking lot entrance.
- Midge Werner to pursue MDOT regarding the potential classification of the Shady Lane Rd property as a junkyard and other follow-up actions on health-related complaints.
Source Document
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