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Harrison Township board approves $1.11M in bills, greenlights engineering RFP, buys five tax‑foreclosed lots and concurs with ambulance repair
Summary
At its July 28 meeting the board approved the consent agenda including $1,112,215.09 in bills, authorized distribution of an engineering RFP, agreed to purchase five tax‑foreclosed lots for up to $7,000, approved a cost‑share/maintenance agreement for 26 stormwater pump stations with Macomb County, and concurred with emergency repairs to Squad 3 ambulance.
The Harrison Township Board of Trustees approved routine business and a set of supervisor‑recommended actions at the July 28 meeting.
Consent agenda and bills: The board approved the consent agenda, which included the approval of bills totaling $1,112,215.09, approval of the July 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes, purchase of brass curb stops and corp stops from Etna Supply, and the June 2025 revenue and expenditure report. Trustee Brian Batkins moved and Trustee Dean Olgiati seconded the consent‑agenda motions; the minutes record each motion as "MOTION CARRIED."
Engineering services RFP: Supervisor Kenneth Verkest said the township has used the same engineering services provider for about 17 years and recommended soliciting proposals using a modified RFP borrowed from Sterling Heights. Trustee Dean Olgiati moved and Trustee David Bratto seconded approval to distribute the RFP and return a recommendation from the three full‑time officials; motion carried.
Purchase of tax‑foreclosed lots: The township received a county list of tax‑foreclosed parcels and identified five 50‑foot vacant lots on Father Street (parcels beginning 17‑12‑16328). Supervisor Verkest said purchasing the lots would help development of the street and protect interests at the Macomb County Sheriff’s mini‑station at Father Street and South River Road. Trustee Brian Batkins moved and Clerk Adam Wit seconded approval to purchase the five lots through the foreclosure process for a total cost not to exceed $7,000; motion carried. The supervisor earlier referenced a subtotal of $6,435.02 plus a $30 recording fee during discussion; the motion record caps total authorization at $7,000.
Stormwater pump‑station agreement: Supervisor Verkest explained prior agreements with the Macomb County Department of Roads (MCDR) covering 26 stormwater pump stations and recommended executing the cost‑share and maintenance agreement tied to the 2018 upgrade work; Trustee David Bratto moved and Treasurer Lawrence Tomenello seconded the motion to execute the agreement; motion carried.
Emergency ambulance repair concurrence: The Fire Chief informed the three full‑time officials that Squad 3 required additional repairs beyond an HVAC issue, including replacement of the turbocharger. The three officials approved emergency repairs to allow immediate service; Treasurer Lawrence Tomenello moved and Trustee Liza Brown seconded a motion for board concurrence. The minutes record the concurrence motion amount as $10,026.68; during discussion the supervisor referenced $10,026.28. The board approved concurrence with the emergency repair work.
Public comment and follow‑up: During public comment resident C. William Bardill addressed several items and the supervisor responded; Trustee Brian Batkins asked for a brief update on the Fire Station 1 renovation.
