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Green Township discusses EverGreen Park upgrades; committee opts to seek bids and grant research
Summary
Officials heard that contractors will not give informal estimates for pickleball or tennis courts and agreed to go to formal bid and pursue grants; the committee deferred final decisions until all members can participate.
Township officials on Aug. 18 continued a planning discussion about upgrades at EverGreen Park, focusing on whether to build pickleball and/or tennis courts, how to price work and whether to use Open Space Trust funds.
Township Clerk Mark Zschack told the Committee that contractors declined to provide estimates without formal bid specifications, and recommended issuing a bid package and researching grant opportunities for court construction. Committee member Michael Rose urged prioritizing projects; Margaret "Peg" Phillips recommended obtaining prices for each specific project rather than allocating a single lump sum. The Committee agreed to resume the discussion when all five members are present and asked the township attorney to revise the draft resolution for the next meeting.
Why it matters: EverGreen Park is a prioritized open‑space asset for the township; how the Committee chooses to fund and phase improvements will affect nearby residents and recreational users. Public comment during the second open session reiterated concern about prudent use of the Open Space Trust Fund.
Next steps: The Township Attorney will revise the draft resolution describing proposed park investments, and the Committee will revisit the item with full membership present. Staff will prepare bid specifications and seek grant options before requesting formal project bids.
Attributions: Information reported by Township Clerk Mark Zschack; project prioritization and funding approach discussed by Committee members Michael Rose and Margaret "Peg" Phillips.
