Bridgeport Finance Committee adopts agenda, defines purpose and sets quarterly schedule

The Bridgeport Charter Township Finance Committee met Dec. 12, 2024, at the Governmental Center at 6740 Dixie Hwy. Chairperson Patrick Nelson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., led the Pledge of Allegiance and recorded roll call showing Supervisor Evans, Patrick Nelson and Trustee Kuznicki as present; Interim Manager Rachwitz and Administrative Assistant Bennett were also listed as present.

The committee adopted the meeting agenda on a motion by Supervisor Evans, seconded by Trustee Kuznicki; the minutes record the vote as Ayes: 3, Nays: 0 and state "Motion Carried." The public comment period was opened and closed at 5:32 p.m.; no speakers or substantive public remarks are recorded in the minutes.

Under new business the committee set its purpose: to hold budget workshops, review construction costs for departments, coordinate with the township accountant and pursue grant funding for upcoming projects. The committee also established a standing quarterly meeting schedule to occur on the third Thursday of March, June, September and December.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. on a motion recorded as moved by Patrick Nelson and seconded by Supervisor Evans. The minutes record the adjournment vote as Ayes: 3, Nays: 3, Absent: 0 and nonetheless state "Motion Carried." The minutes do not clarify the discrepancy between the tally and the recorded outcome.

The minutes are signed: Patrick Nelson - Chairperson. The next meeting will follow the established quarterly schedule unless otherwise posted.