1/21/2026 - Bingham Township | Special Board Meeting Minutes

Summary

The special meeting of Bingham Township on January 21, 2026, resulted in the approval of an Eagle Scout Service Project for local parks, the appointment of a trustee to the Suttons Bay–Bingham District Library Board, and adjustments to the 2026 township meeting schedule.

Public Comments

There were no public comments or announcements during the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

Discussion centered around an Eagle Scout Service Project proposal by Michael Rokiata to install informational signage at local parks. The project received support from the Parks & Recreation Committee, and details included: - Coordination with the committee and preliminary cost estimates (exact funding not requested at this time). - Potential future grant opportunities. - A project timeline aimed for spring installation. The Board approved the proposal and authorized Rokiata to proceed with planning, stipulating that any funding requests must return to the Board for approval.

Additionally, a bid for playground equipment from Wicklund was not available, and this topic was deferred to the February meeting.

Other Business

The Board appointed Rebecca Carlson as Trustee to the Suttons Bay–Bingham District Library Board, following support letters from Library Director Nellie Ganke and Board member Jeannie Coulter. The 2026 meeting schedule was approved with a change to the December meeting date, which will now occur on December 14, 2026.

Action Items

- Michael Rokiata will move forward with the planning of his Eagle Scout Service Project with the Parks & Recreation Committee. - The Board awaits further details on the playground equipment bid to be discussed at the February meeting. - Midge Werner is authorized to sign documentation for the Eagle Scout project.