4-8-19

The meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Tim Elkins. The session covered routine administrative approvals, including the adoption of the agenda, approval of previous meeting minutes, and the presentation of the Treasurer's report.

The Board addressed several new business items ranging from policy updates to long-term service contracts. Notable discussions included the implementation of a new meal per diem policy, a decision regarding the township's status as a nonpartisan body, and the approval of a contract for landscape and pond refurbishment at the Township Park and Veterans Memorial. Additionally, the Board reviewed zoning requests and environmental service extensions, ensuring continuity in township operations and infrastructure maintenance.

Board Members Present: * Tim Elkins, Supervisor * Cindy Shields, Clerk * Pat Miller, Treasurer * Matthew Karr, Trustee * Travis Howell, Trustee

Officials and Staff Present: * David Lattie, Attorney * Rick Freeman, Chief of Police * Charm Healy, Zoning/Planning Administrator * Matt Place, Building Official * Jeremy Smith, P/Z/A/OS/CE

Others Present: * Sheryl Kennedy, State Representative (Public Comment) * Dave Martin, Genesee County Commissioner (Public Comment) * John Krueger, Jim Morey, Dave Martin, Cheryl Kennedy

• 2019 Law Day Proclamation: Approved a proclamation for May 1st with the theme “Free Speech, Free Press, and Free Society.”
• AT&T Metro Act Right of Way Permit Extension: Approved an extension of the existing permit from September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2024.
• CDBG Program Cooperative Agreements (2020-2022): Approved agreements required for Genesee County and local units to qualify for CDBG Entitlement status.
• Township Meal Per Diem Policy #2019-4-8: Approved new guidelines for meal per diem disbursements.
• Resolution as Nonpartisan Body #2019-9: Approved a resolution supporting legislation that would allow townships the option to become nonpartisan.
• Resolution for Letters of Credit #2019-10: Approved the renewal of Letters of Credit for property improvements at 1126 N. Gale Road for five years.
• Rezoning Case #16-RZ-89: Approved the rezoning of parcels 05-07-400-025 and 05-07-400-030 from Residential Urban Single Family to General Commercial.
• Legacy Assessing Services, Inc. Contract: Approved a contract for assessor training and assistance from May 1, 20 9, to March 31, 2020.
• I-69 International Trade Corridor Agreement: Supervisor Elkins recommended the Board opt out of membership for the current year.
• Township Park and Veterans Memorial Refurbishment: Approved Estate Gardening as the contractor for landscaping and pond restructuring (pondless waterfall).
• Emterra Environmental USA Contract Extension: Approved "Option 3" for the period of 2020 through 2029 to ensure pricing stability.

• Meeting Date: April 8, 2019
• AT&T Permit Extension Period: September 1, 2019, to August 31, 2024.
• CDBG Program Period: Fiscal Years 2020–2022.
• Legacy Assessing Services Contract Period: May 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020.
• Emterra Environmental Contract Period: 2020 through 2029.

• Location: Davison Township Municipal Building, 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423.
• Property Reference: 1126 N. Gale Road (regarding Letters of Credit).

• March 2019 Total Receipts: $1,205,477.10.
• Total Expenditures (through April 8, 2019): $1,047,906.73.
• Legacy Assessing Services Contract Cost: $23,100.
• Budget Amendment (Park/Memorial): An increase of $13,500 was approved for the Township Park and Veterans Memorial and Pond Refurbishment.

• Adopt Agenda: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried unanimously.
• Approve March 11, 2019 Minutes (Special & Regular): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.
• Approve March 2019 Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Bills: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes – Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell. Carried.
• Approve 2019 Law Day Proclamation: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR. Carried unanimously.
• Approve AT&T Permit Extension: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes – Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller. Carried.
• Approve CDBG Agreements: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes – Elint, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields. Carried.
• Approve Meal Per Diem Policy #2019-4-8: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes – Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins. Carried.
• Approve Resolution #2019-9 (Nonpartisan Body): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes – Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr. Carried.
• Approve Resolution #2019-10 (Letters of Credit): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Roll call: Yes – Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell. Carried.
• Approve Case #16-RZ-89 (Rezoning): MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Legacy Assessing Services Contract: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes – Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields. Carried.
• Approve Estate Gardening Contract: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Roll call: Yes – Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr. Carried.
• Approve 2018-2019 Budget Amendment ($13,500): MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY KARR. Roll call: Yes – Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell. Carried.
• Approve Emterra Environmental Contract (Option 3): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes – Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller. Carried.

• 2019 Law Day Proclamation
• AT&T Metro Act Right of Way Permit Extension
• CDBG Program Cooperative Agreements (FY 2020-2022)
• Davison Township Meal Per Diem Policy #2019-4-8
• Resolution as Nonpartisan Body #2019-9
• Resolution for Letters of Credit #2019-10
• Rezoning Case #16-RZ-89