August 1, 2022
The Bennington Township regular board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lee Ash on August 1, 2022, 7:00pm, at the Township Hall.
Present: Jim Forsythe, Matt Dutcher, Lee Ash, Cody Baker, Donna Ash.
Forsythe moved to approve the agenda as printed. Second by Dutcher. Motion carried.
Forsythe moved to approve the minutes for the July 5, 2022 regular board meeting as printed. Second by L. Ash. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
L. Ash moved to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Second by Forsythe. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Dutcher moved to approve payment of the bills as presented in the amount of $26,924.19. Second by L. Ash. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
Deputy Hartz – Updated the board on Sheriff Department activity.
Albert Babechenko – spoke of concerns about neighboring property.
Comm. Garber- Gave an update of county activity.
Board Reports:
Library – Garber – Gave an update.
Plan Comm – D. Ash – Recommended approval of one land division. Dutcher moved to concur with the Township Planning Commission and approve Land Division #PLD22-0022 for Ceres Farms LLC with the condition of County Road Commission approval. Second by Baker. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Roads – L. Ash – Gradall is complete. Friegle Rd complete except the line. Gravel is on hold.
Old Business:
JJs Excavating & Tree Service – No action taken
New Business:
SATA Commitment – Forsythe moved to contract with Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency for a commitment of service from October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 at a cost not exceed $14,932.27 with the condition that the Millage proposal passes on the August 2, 2022 ballot. Second by Baker. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
SEDP – Request a service contract.
Wirosteck Lighting – Baker moved to accept the bid from Wirostek Lighting to replace the lighting at in the Township Hall with LED as stated in the bid at a cost of $3,390.94 with an estimated Consumers Energy Rebate of $1,116.00. Second by Forsythe. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Audit – D. Ash moved to accept the 2021 -2022 audit as presented and approve signing of the Letter of Representation. Second by Baker. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Forsythe moved to adjourn. Second by L. Ash. Motion carried.
Adjournment at 8:15pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Ash, Clerk