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Key votes and approvals (motions passed by voice vote unless otherwise indicated):

- Toll Bridge Engineering RFP: Board authorized distribution of the RFP for engineering services for the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge. Funding for the engineering was previously bonded; proposals will be solicited for inspections, bidding, permitting, contracting and project management for upgrades and repairs. (Action item 1 — motion carried.)

- Sludge hauling (wastewater biosolids): The board awarded a 2025 contract to Gullet Sanitation Services for decanting and hauling biosolids from the Grosse Ile Wastewater Treatment Plant. The action authorizes two removals in 2025; the total contracted cost noted in the discussion was $217,995. The township said most of the cost will fall in the next fiscal year and will be budgeted accordingly. (Action item 2 — motion carried.)

- Amiad self‑cleaning filter purchase: The board approved purchasing an Amiad self‑cleaning filter to replace a leaking final‑effluent filter at a cost of $19,075. Shipping and a 16–18 week lead time were discussed, and interim welding repairs will extend the existing unit until the replacement arrives. Installation costs will be budgeted in the next fiscal year. (Action item 3 — motion carried.)

- Pump house roof replacement: The board awarded the roof replacement at the Bridge Road pump house to low bidder Baird and Lawler Building Company (contract amount budgeted under building maintenance; motion carried). Trustees discussed that awarding a bid need not always go to the low bidder if past performance and expertise weigh against it; staff confirmed references and past work. (Action item 4 — motion carried.)

- Odor control equipment for wastewater plant: The board approved purchase of an odor‑control product and installation at the primary clarifier room from Precision Odor Control. After a trial produced noticeable odor reduction, the township approved permanent purchase; the net additional cost discussed was $13,943 (total product cost $16,078 less $2,135 trial expense). The township will treat the material as an annual operational expense. (Action item 5 — motion carried.)

- 2025 concrete program contract: The board approved a contract with Dominic Gaglio Construction for the township’s 2025 concrete program and authorized up to a 25% contingency to expand work at the unit prices in the bid. Bids were reviewed by the township engineer and references checked; engineering will perform construction oversight and material sampling. (Action item 6 — motion carried.)

- Elba Drive resurfacing: The board awarded resurfacing work on Elba (public portion) to low bidder Al's Asphalt at $326,475 and authorized a contingency up to 25% at the bid unit prices. The board clarified the work covers only the public portion of Elba and not private driveways or gated private sections. (Action item 7 — motion carried.)

- Purchase of bridge passes: The board authorized expenditure of $26,350 plus freight to buy 1,000 bridge passes from PSX Inc. and instructed the township supervisor to execute an agreement pending final legal review. Staff explained the bridge company had few or no passes remaining, and the township purchase will ensure passes are available for distribution before the free bridge closure. (Action item 8 — motion carried.)

Several awards included an authorized contingency of up to 25% to allow for adding additional work at unit prices if funds are available. Boards and staff noted that emergency procurement provisions exist in township policy and the township manager can act with supervisor/treasurer consultation for urgent repairs and later report to the board.

Recusals and procedural notes: A trustee recused himself from one resurfacing item (Elba/Elbow Island-related) due to a client relationship noted on the record. Where dollar amounts or detailed vote tallies were not stated in the transcript, the board used voice votes recorded as “Aye” and the chair announced the motion carried.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Township Board of Trustees - 24 Feb 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Feb. 24 meeting the Grosse Ile Township Board authorized distribution of a toll‑bridge engineering RFP, approved wastewater and roads contracts and purchases — including sludge hauling, an Amiad filter, a pump house roof, odor control equipment, a concrete program and resurfacing work — and approved buying 1,000 bridge passes.","taxTitle","Grosse Ile, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",55649,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6298975,"Grosse Ile board reviews draft toll-bridge commission ordinance; directs staff to revise membership, add township manager liaison",1424,640000,2064000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2499154-0b707009cf26cb45009cce566c3e2c58&start=640&end=2064","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2499154-0b707009cf26cb45009cce566c3e2c58/thumbnail_640000.jpg","/articles/6298975/Michigan/Grosse-Ile-board-reviews-draft-toll-bridge-commission-ordinance-directs-staff-to-revise-membership-add-township-manager-liaison","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298975-74b66e78c9ae4fbe47cccd60a5b5aa3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770512213&Signature=KmOAT62jxNGR5Us0U5Uz6y6bTIreZIuQpYUHB7i6j7mATiQf6arIlvkmyc2ox-a7OZo1oxdHmyeLyv82RP8mVHa9kMV1x3caLXl1kZxOO09izuUZdiSV8U4wGNuH00hqjejeGoD6gM9AFqzJ80P8fxfavbCIrzrFDbmsvWrn8XpcVhO8pn8sUAc9Vbh4cHB5WHJiuqbGt4P3I4Vsopd3gqF0YQzilpSs0nsSZIvzeTVAuoDRFCZWdF2mv9HVWGasC0nQspLaVhHkMAiCa4MzkmUOTp0r9VqhS2VnY3s6llJeJDlx3ekcs-MoZXv9YOfP99-iH0ZKBvIM~aFJWIEYRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Grosse Ile Township leaders spent the Feb. 24 study session reviewing a draft ordinance to create a Toll Bridge Commission, asking the authors to clarify membership, voting rights and administrative support and to add explicit language that the commission should liaise with the township manager.

The discussion began after township manager Derek introduced the draft prepared by municipal attorney Kristen as “just a real rough draft to start somewhere,” and asked the board for feedback. The draft places the proposed commission in chapter 67, like other township commissions, and outlines membership, responsibilities and reporting.

Board members and staff focused on three recurring issues: whether the finance director and the contracted civil engineer should be voting members, where bridge-engineering expertise will come from, and whether the commission should be required to coordinate with the township manager. Several trustees favored a five‑member voting body composed of elected trustees and three township residents, with the finance director and the civil engineer serving as non‑voting, advisory members so they can provide technical and financial guidance without becoming voting township employees on the commission.

“Having the finance director and the engineer...in an advisory capacity, to make sure that they can be part of the conversation, but they might not necessarily take place in the votes,” Derek said during the discussion.

Members expressed concern that the board still needs ready access to bridge‑specific engineering expertise. Trustee Bill suggested recruiting a bridge engineer with relevant credentials or having a bridge engineering firm available as a consultant so the commission’s technical judgments would be defensible in the future. Several board members said they expect consultants such as H&H (Haggerty and Harmon) to be available for formal engineering work regardless of whether an engineer serves on the commission.

On administrative support, trustees stressed that commissions succeed when staff provide ongoing assistance. Multiple speakers recommended adding a clear line requiring the commission to liaise with the township manager to ensure operational coordination, packets and budget input. Trustee Mark specifically proposed wording: that “the commission shall be charged with working with the township manager,” a change the board agreed to direct staff to add.

Board members also discussed procurement and spending authority for commission activity. The township’s current purchasing policies already contain emergency purchase provisions and authority for the township manager to act in urgent situations and later certify expenditures to the board; trustees asked staff to clarify a recommended spending threshold for the commission and how emergency repairs would be handled.

The board did not adopt the ordinance at the study session. Instead, Derek and Supervisor Joe agreed to incorporate the board’s feedback — including (a) adding explicit liaison language for the township manager, (b) making the finance director and contracted civil engineer advisory (non‑voting) members while keeping a five‑member voting body, and (c) drafting suggested language on spending limits and emergency procedures — and return with a revised draft for review.

Public comment reinforced the desire for citizen oversight and transparent reporting. Resident Greg Karmeson praised creating a citizens’ oversight body for the toll bridge and suggested the commission present an annual report on toll enterprise revenues and expenditures for broader transparency. Karmeson also urged early outreach and advertising for bridge‑pass distribution to avoid last‑minute demand spikes.

The board closed the study session and moved into the regular meeting to take separate votes on engineering procurements and other Department of Public Services items.","At a Feb. 24 study session the Grosse Ile Township Board discussed a draft ordinance creating a toll-bridge commission, asked staff to add language making the township manager a formal liaison, debated voting vs. advisory roles for the finance director and civil engineer, and directed staff to return with a revised draft.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves engineering RFP distribution and a slate of Department of Public Services contracts, authorizes purchase of 1,000 bridge passes

Grosse Ile board reviews draft toll-bridge commission ordinance; directs staff to revise membership, add township manager liaison