06/25/2026

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD SYNOPSIS OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROCEEDINGS

All Meetings Held at Bloomfield Township Hall (Meetings Streamed Online and on Local Access T.V.)

May 11, 2026, Regular Board Meeting

Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States

Attendance

All Board members were present.

  1. Public Comment
    1. Public comment opened at 6:30 P.M.
    2. The following people communicated with the Board during the meeting: None
    3. Public comment closed at 6:30 P.M.
  2. Consider Consent Agenda - APPROVED
    1. Approve Board Minutes of April 27, 2026 - MOVED TO ITEM 9
    2. Approve Payroll and Vouchers for May 11, 2026 - MOVED TO ITEM 10
    3. Recommendation for Award of the 2026 Concrete Repair Program
    4. Approve Application for Display Fireworks at Birmingham Country Club, 1750 Saxon Drive for June 26, 2026
    5. Approve Transfer and Commit Funds to the Equipment and Replacement Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26 - MOVED TO ITEM 11
    6. Approve Carbyne Adoption Agreement – New 911 Phone System 
  3. Proclamation Honoring John Marshall for His Contributions Documenting and Preserving Bloomfield Township's History - Presented by Martin Brook, Township Clerk, Dave Bogart, Vice President of the Bloomfield Township Historical Society and Treasurer of Preservation Bloomfield, and Julie Garcia & Karen Wischmeyer on Behalf of Mr. Marshall's Family
    1. The Board issued a formal proclamation recognizing John Marshall’s contributions to preserving and documenting Bloomfield Township’s local history.
  4. Bloomfield Township Library's Presentation of the History Collection’s New Digital Archive - Presented by Laura Kraly, BTL Head of Adult Services - PRESENTED
    1. Bloomfield Township Public Library’s Head of Adult Services Laura Kraly introduced the library’s new digital archive platform, Recollect, designed to enhance public access to local historical records.
  5. Presentation of Fire Department Annual Report - PRESENTED
    1. Fire Chief John LeRoy delivered a comprehensive overview of the 2025 Fire Department report, noting that the year was relatively stable without major fire-related crises.
  6. Consider Placing Renewal of Public Safety Millage #1 on the August 4, 2026, Ballot  - APPROVED
    1. Clerk Martin Brook presented a proposal to place a 10-year renewal of the Public Safety Millage #1 before voters. The Board emphasized this was a renewal, not a new or increased tax.
  7. Consider Placing Renewal of the Road Millage on the August 4, 2026, Ballot - APPROVED
    1. Clerk Martin Brook presented a proposal to place a 10-year renewal of the Road Millage before voters. The Board emphasized this was a renewal, not a new or increased tax.
  8. (Added from Consent Agenda) Approve Board Minutes of April 27, 2026 - APPROVED
  9. (Added from Consent Agenda) Approve Payroll and Vouchers for May 11, 2026 - APPROVED
  10. (Added from Consent Agenda) Approve Transfer and Commit Funds to the Equipment and Replacement Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26 - APPROVED
  11. Adjournment at 7:28 P.M. - ADJOURNED

May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting

Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States

Attendance

All Board members were present.

  1. Public Comment
    1. Public comment opened at 6:30 P.M.
    2. The following people communicated with the Board during the meeting:
      1. Eliabeth Elkus
      2. Hanna LoPatin
    3. Public comment closed at 6:34 P.M.
  2. Consider Consent Agenda - APPROVED
    1. Approve Board Minutes of May 11, 2026 - MOVED TO ITEM 8
    2. Approve Payroll and Vouchers for May 26, 2026 - MOVED TO ITEM 9
    3. Approve Purchase of a Replacement Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Fill Station, Compressor and Air Cascade Unit
    4. Proclamation Declaring June 5, 2026, National Gun Violence Awareness Day
  3. Presentation by 48th District Court and Consider Resolution of Support for Legislation Preserving Three-Judge Bench – Presented by Patrick Dunn, 48th District Court Administrator & Clerk - APPROVED
    1. 48th District Court Administrator & Clerk Patrick Dunn presented the request that Bloomfield Township support legislation to preserve the third judge seat and emphasized that reducing judges would strain resources, increase local costs, and reduce services.
  4. Consider Resolution Authorizing Issuance of the Township’s Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2026 – Presented by Treasurer Michael Schostak - APPROVED
    1. Treasurer Michael Schostak reported on the refinancing of the 2007 unlimited tax bonds, which are projected to save the Township residents over half a million dollars during the next six years. He also introduced a resolution for the issuance of up to $10,600,000 in LTGO special assessment bonds for SADs No. 430 and 431.
  5. Consider Entering Closed Session Pursuant to MCL 15.268(h) to Consider Material Exempt from Discussion or Disclosure by State or Federal Statute, Specifically a Written Legal Memorandum – Supervisor Mike McCready - APPROVED
  6. Consider Action Subsequent to Closed Session – Supervisor Mike McCready - APPROVED
    1. The Board authorized the Township Clerk to deny the FOIA appeal dated May 18th, 2026, in a form recommended by the Township Attorney.
  7. (Added from Consent Agenda) Approve Board Minutes of May 11, 2026 - APPROVED
  8. (Added from Consent Agenda) Approve Payroll and Vouchers for May 26, 2026 - APPROVED
  9. Adjournment at 7:12 P.M. - ADJOURNED
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