Lima Twp: Work Session Synopsis 1-29-24

LIMA TOWNSHIP - BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Synopsis of Working Session Minutes

Monday, January 29, 2024 5:00 PM

Supervisor Luick opened the meeting at 5:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present were Supervisor Duane Luick, Treasurer Nanette Havens, Clerk Ann Kwaske, Trustee Dale Luick, and Trustee Greg McKenzie. The agenda was approved.

In the first public comment, E. Sensoli commented that she has observed that everyone wants to meet the township facility needs as economically and efficiently as possible and hopes that the board can work together to achieve that.

An open discussion on implementing the town hall addition project was begun, and the public was invited to participate in the work session. The following topics were discussed: the need to confirm the township’s current fund balances to make sure we are being fiscally responsible; the impact of construction on meetings and on the August and November elections; a site survey scope of work document being prepared; a scope of work document just received for architecture work; whether competitive bids should be received for site work and architecture work; modifying the dollar threshold on a 1994 board policy that requires competitive bidding; whether a public hearing is require or advised; the formation of a building coordination committee; and plans for the 16 acre site on Lima Center Road that is owned by the township. As this was a working session, the board refrained from making decisions on the discussed topics. Items that require board action will be on the agenda at the next regularly scheduled board meeting on February 12, 2024.

In the final public comment, E. Greenleaf spoke in favor of building a new office building on the Lima Center lot and then relocating the existing town hall to that site.

Meeting adjourned at 6:08pm.

Submitted by,

Ann Kwaske

Lima Township Clerk

This record is a synopsis of the meeting minutes which may be read after approval at www.limatownshipmi.gov.