CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025
ORION TOWNSHIP HALL 2323 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members were present, except Jack Lovat, who was
absent with notice.
The invocation was provided by Clerk Dalrymple. The Bear Scout Troup led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Approved payment of bills in the amount of $1,065,610.03 and payrolls in the amount of
$813,712.45. Total disbursement of funds was $1,879,322.48, as presented.
Approved Agenda, as presented.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved Minutes – Regular Meeting, December 16, 2024.
Approved Public Hearing Minutes – Community Development Block Public Grant Funds,
December 16, 2024.
Approved and authorized the purchase of a John Deere 85P Mini Excavator from AIS
Construction Equipment in the amount of $138,131.53.
Approved the Sublease Agreement between the Charter Township of Orion and the Orion
Community Cable Communications Commission and authorized the Supervisor to sign
on behalf of the Township.
Approved the agreement for Water Debt for 3729 S. Baldwin Road, Lake Orion, MI 48359 and
authorized the Public Services Director to execute the same.
Approved and authorized the purchase of a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 double cab 4WD from Todd
Wenzel Buick GMC of Westland in an amount not to exceed $39,283.00, utilizing the
State of Michigan MiDeal Contract # 071B7700184 Program funding available to Orion
Township; waive the Townships sealed bid requirement for a purchase of $20,000 or
more; and authorize the Budget & Procurement Director to make the necessary budget
adjustments as needed.
Approved the 2025 Contractual Contract amount with Wire-Worx, Inc for Electrical Inspection
services with an amount not to exceed $66,960.00 annually; the 2025 Contractual
Contract amount with Jody Kinjorski for Plumbing inspection services with an amount
not to exceed $57,000.00; and the 2025 Contractual Contract amount with Mike Blanzy
for inspection services with an amount not to exceed $69,996.00; and authorize the
Budget and Procurement Director to make the necessary budget adjustments.
Received and filed the Police/Fire Reports, as presented.
Held Closed Executive Session to discuss two attorney opinions.
Reconvened meeting at 9:19 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Julia Dalrymple, Clerk

Publish: 01/15/2025 Chris Barnett, Supervisor