Bennington Township sends 0.3333-mill SATA levy to Nov. 3 ballot

The Bennington Township board voted unanimously on July 6 to place a Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency funding proposal on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot, according to the meeting minutes signed by Clerk Donna Ash.

Trustee Larry Johnson moved to approve the Bennington Township SATA funding ballot proposal as printed, for a maximum levy of up to 0.3333 mills for two years beginning in 2027 and continuing through 2028. Trustee Jim Forsythe seconded. The minutes record all board members in favor.

Present for the 7 p.m. meeting at the Township Hall were Forsythe, Maria Carlin, Supervisor Cody Baker, Johnson and Ash. Baker called the meeting to order.

The board also approved payment of bills totaling $80,608.77 on a motion by Forsythe, seconded by Johnson, with all board members in favor, the minutes state. Johnson moved to accept the treasurer's report as presented; Forsythe seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

On a motion by Forsythe, seconded by Johnson, the board approved the 2025-2026 township audit and authorized signing the representation letter as presented. All board members were in favor, according to the minutes.

In board reports, Ash said the planning commission meeting was cancelled because there were no agenda items. Baker reported that Brewer Road asphalt work is complete and that grading is currently taking place.

Two residents attended and offered no comment during public comment, the minutes state.

What happens next

The minutes list two items carried forward. The board expects to receive information on a SATA letter of commitment for its next meeting. On the Shiawassee County blight ordinance, the minutes say the township will continue to look into the information and that questions will be conveyed to the county. The board was also invited to an informational meeting in a letter from Shiawassee Recycles. Johnson moved to adjourn, Forsythe seconded, and the meeting ended at 7:28 p.m.