In Brief: Township Approves Enhanced Alcohol Enforcement; Sidewalk Replacement

Lawn care maintenance contract awarded

The Board of Trustees awarded a two-year contract for lawn and ground maintenance services to Ground Effects for $8,930 during its Monday night meeting. Ground Effects was the lowest of seven bids received by the township. 

Snow removal services contracted

Alan's Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., was awarded the township's two year snow removal contract Monday night. Alan's Asphalt was the lowest bidder at $15, 028. They are also held the township's snow removal contract for the past two years.

Dan Bishop, Township manager, said the company has done an excellent job these last two years.

Enhanced Alcohol Enforcement approved

Township officials approved a contract with the Michigan State Police that will provide enhanced alcohol enforcement in Brighton Township Oct. 1 through March 31, 2012. 

The enforcment will be conducted randomly, on targeted holidays and weekends. 

The township will pay the cost of a single Michigan State Police trooper and patrol car for periods of about four hours at a time.

The total cost will not exceed $6,000 for the six month time period.

Soil removal, fill permit renewals approved

• Ashley Land Development's soil removal and fill permits were renewed for its site at Stobard and Muir Road at the Monday night board meeting. The company has met all of the conditions listed in its existing permit.
• Natural Aggregates of Michigan's soil removal and fill permits were renewed for its site on Muir Road, between Buno and Stobard Roads, on Monday night. The company has met all of the conditions listed in its existing permit.
• American Aggregates of Michigan's fill permit was renewed for its site at Kensington and Buno Roads on Monday night. The company has met all of the conditions of its existing permit.

Sidewalk replacement approved

The Township Board awarded a sidewalk replacement contract to B5 Contractor Services in the amount of $3,269 Monday night. 

The sidewalks near the side of the township building by the clerk and manager door have settled, causing a trip hazard and slip hazard in winter months. 

B5 Contractor Services will remove the existing sidewalk, eliminate the need for a step and install a trench drain to re-route water away from the building. The company will also haul away broken cement and repair any damage to the lawn on township property.