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Stronach board approves website contract, parking-lot reseal and new basketball hoop
Summary
At its July 9 meeting the Township of Stronach board approved a website contract and deposit, combined two maturing CDs, authorized a parking-lot reseal contract with Brian’s Sealcoating and approved purchase of a new basketball hoop; the board also heard a fire-department report on a recent rescue.
The Township of Stronach board approved several routine contracts and expenditures at its July 9 meeting, including a website contract, a parking-lot reseal and a new basketball hoop.
Ms. Zoscsak moved to approve the meeting agenda; Mr. Vadeboncoeur seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The board then approved the consent agenda — including the June 11 minutes, the June 25 proposed budget meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report and monthly bills — and approved a $25 reimbursement to the fire chief for business cards by roll-call vote (Ms. Zoscsak and Lori Gerber voted yes; Mr. Vadeboncoeur voted no). The treasurer’s report also noted that a new tax account was opened for the summer tax season and that tax notices were mailed July 1, 2025.
On a finance item, the board voted to combine two certificates of deposit, each for $149,000 and maturing July 22, 2025, into a single one-year term; the treasurer and deputy treasurer will remain on the account as signatories. The motion to combine the CDs was made by Ms. Gerber and seconded by Ms. Zoscsak and passed by roll call.
Under unfinished business, the board approved a vendor quote for an official website and branding. The board accepted a $3,500 quote (with $700 removed for retouching and branding) and authorized a 50% deposit of $1,775. The motion was made by Mr. Vadeboncoeur and seconded by Ms. Zoscsak; the vote was unanimous.
In public comment the board authorized purchase of a replacement basketball hoop and backboard for a cost not to exceed $1,000; that motion passed on a roll-call vote. For park infrastructure, Brian’s Sealcoating submitted a bid of $11,500 to reseal the Stronach Park parking lot and alleyway. The board voted to accept that bid and authorized a down payment of $5,750. Other capital items (stairs at Stronach Park and stump removal at Claybank Park) were discussed and tabled pending bids.
The board also discussed audit options and recommended pursuing quotes from Plant Moran or UHY; the clerk will inquire about costs and scheduling. Other operational items — including potential updates to the phone system, canoe-launch cleanup and shredding of old records — were noted for follow-up or for obtaining additional quotes.
The board set items for the next meeting agenda, including the park sign, website updates, tax-account matters, project bids, cost-recovery discussion and the M-55 bypass support request from MDOT. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
