General Summary #

The September 8, 2025, meeting of the Davison Township Board, led by Supervisor Jim Slezak, addressed several municipal matters including infrastructure updates, financial reporting, and upcoming elections. The board reviewed a substantial amount of revenue and approved expenditures totaling over $1.79 million.

Departmental reports highlighted ongoing road paving work affecting residents, the commencement of annual audits, and preparations for the November 4, 2025, election. The board also addressed personnel needs by approving a temporary contracted employee for the Treasurer's office to cover an upcoming maternity leave. The meeting concluded with a closed session regarding pending litigation.

Who #

  • Jim Slezak: Supervisor
  • Michael T. Leffler: Clerk
  • Travis Howell: Treasurer
  • Matthew D. Karr: Trustee
  • Lori Tallman: Trustee
  • Matt Place: Building Official
  • Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
  • Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
  • Bill Delzer: Attorney
  • Jami Vert: Recording Secretary
  • Jerry Harris: Deputy
  • Lobby/Other: Lois Pastori (Proposed contracted employee), Ashley West (Treasurer's office)

What #

  • Agenda & Minutes Approval: The board approved the September 8, 2025, agenda and the July 14, 2025, minutes.
  • Personnel Appointment: Approved hiring Lois Pastori as a contracted employee for the Treasurer’s Office at $60.00/hour for up to 18 hours per week for a 12-week period to cover Ashley West’s maternity leave.
  • Resolutions:
    • Resolution 2025-10: Approved regarding the Golfcrest II Condominium Streetlight.
    • Resolution 2025-11: Approved regarding the Davison Senior Center Contract Extension for Work.
  • Election Preparation: Approved the schedule of poll workers for the November 4, 2025, election.
  • Meeting Rescheduling: Approved changing the October 20, 2025, board meeting to October 6, 2025.
  • Public Comment: The public comment period opened and closed at 6:08 p.m. with no comments recorded.

When #

  • September 8, 2025: Date of the board meeting.
  • November 4, 2025: Upcoming election date.
  • October 6, 2025: New date for the October board meeting.
  • 12 Weeks: Duration of the approved contract for the Treasurer's office.

Financial Details #

  • Total Receipts: $2,476,940.92 (comprising General: $693,675.16; Water and Sewer: $469,915.59; Tax: $1,313,350.17).
  • Board Expenditures: $1,797,255.23 approved.
  • Building Department: 39 permits issued with a total construction value of $864,720.00 and revenue of $14,200.00.
  • Personnel Cost: Lois Pastori approved at a rate of $60.00/hour.
  • Donations: $2,000 received from the Chamber of Commerce and Callis Comedy Show.

Votes/Decisions #

  • Approval of Board Expenditures: Motion by Karr, second by Tallman. Roll Call: Howell (yes), Karr (yes), Slezak (yes), Leffler (yes), Tallman (yes). Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2025-10 (Streetlight): Motion by Karr, second by Tallman. Roll Call: Karr (yes), Slezak (yes), Leffler (yes), Tallman (yes), Howell (yes). Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2025-11 (Senior Center): Motion by Karr, second by Leffler. Roll Call: Slezak (yes), Leffler (yes), Tallman (yes), Howell (yes), Karr (yes). Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Treasurer's Office Contract: Amended motion by Howell, second by Tallman. Roll Call: Leffler (no), Tallman (yes), Howell (yes), Karr (yes), Slezak (yes). Result: Carried.
  • Meeting Change: Motion by Slezak, second by Howell. Result: Carried unanimously.

Legal/Regulatory #

  • Resolution 2025-10: Golfcrest II Condominium Streetlight.
  • Resolution 2025-11: Davison Senior Center Contract Extension.
  • Closed Session: Entered into closed session at 6:18 p.m. to discuss pending litigation.