July 10, 2023
The Bennington Township regular board meeting was called order by Supervisor Lee Ash on July 10, 2023, 7:00pm, at the Township Hall.
Present: Jim Forsythe, Matt Dutcher, Lee Ash, Cody Baker, Donna Ash.
Baker moved to approve the agenda with the addition of left turn lanes. Second by Forsythe. Motion carried.
Forsythe moved to approve the minutes for the June 5, 2023 regular board meeting as printed. Second by Dutcher. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Forsythe moved to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Second by L. Ash. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Forsythe moved to pay bills as presented in the amount of $173,702.26. Second by L. Ash. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
A resident commented that the road sides need to be mowed.
Co Comm Garber gave an update about county activity.
Board Reports:
Library – Garber – Audit was approved.
Plan Comm – D. Ash – Recommended approval of one land division application.
Roads – L. Ash – Waugh Rd is complete, 1st application of mineral well brine has been applied.
Old Business:
Ambulance Special Assessment – Forsythe moved to have an Ambulance Special Assessment meeting on September 11, 2023 to request a change in assessment; Assessment will be set at $110 per household for two years beginning winter of 2023 for the entire Township, the area of the Township serviced by Mobile Medical Response will start at 6:00pm and the area of the Township serviced by Shiawassee Emergency Services Alliance will start at 6:30pm, both at the Township Hall. Second by L. Ash. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Roof – Hall/Barn Pavilion – Waiting for bids.
Zoning – Blight Complaints – Several complaints have been made within the Township, will have the attorney send notice.
Left Turn Lane – Forsythe sent a letter regarding a need for left turn lanes on M-52 requested by a resident. Process starts with MDOT.
New Business:
SATA Commitment Request – L. Ash moved to contract with Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency for a commitment of service from October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 at a cost not exceed $18,496.99. Second by Forsythe. All board members in favor. Motion carried
2022 – 2023 Audit – Hold for next meeting to give more time to review.
Office Chairs/Assessor Office - Will look to purchase office chairs and furniture for the Assessor’s office.
Hall Rental – Cost/Administration – Baker moved to change the cost of hall rental to $200.00 for a Friday, Saturday or Sunday and $100.00 for a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, and create a Hall Rental Administration salary set at $300 per month. Second by D. Ash. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Forsythe moved to adjourn. Second by L. Ash. Motion carried.
Adjournment at 8:18pm
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Ash, Clerk