Diane Young of the Athena Group, daughter-in-law of Orion Township treasurer Alice Young, has been hired by Orion Township to provide consulting services for the investments of the township.
Alice Young presented the proposal to the board of trustees on Dec. 20, disclosing her relationship to Diane. She didn’t believe she should be able to participate in discussion or voting on the matter, and the board voted to have her abstain.
Diane Young and the Athena Group are to receive an amount not to exceed $5,000, with the contract able to be cancelled at any time.
The treasurer will supply quarterly reports to the board regarding rates for investments the Athena Group has helped the township negotiate.