1.8.2024

The meeting, led by Supervisor Jim Slezak, covered a range of administrative, financial, and infrastructure topics. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the Plante Moran audit report, which highlighted financial statements, the construction code act shortfall, and pension/OPEB details. The board also addressed public concerns regarding the Atherton Country Club/Lombarda Woods Special Assessment, specifically regarding cost discrepancies and parcel counts.

Infrastructure improvements were a primary focus, with the board approving resolutions for the Gale Road Repaving Project and the installation of new furnaces at the Senior Center using 2025-2027 CDBG funds. Additionally, the board finalized several personnel appointments to various local commissions and updated the township's Capitalization Policy.

The meeting concluded with discussions on the Spark Grant for park improvements and a period of public comment where a resident expressed significant concern regarding the rising costs and perceived wastefulness of township park expenditures.

• Audit Review: Plante Moran presented a high-level audit covering governmental funds, pension/OPEB, and noted issues being addressed by the new Clerk.
• Infrastructure Projects: The board approved the Gale Road Repaving Project and furnace replacements for the Senior Center via CDBG funds.
• Special Assessment: Resolution 2024-4 was passed for the Atherton Country Club/Lombarda Woods Special Assessment District.
• Board Appointments: Multiple renewals were approved for the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Genesee County Metro Alliance, Fire Authority, and DDA.
• Public Concerns: Residents raised issues regarding the accuracy of special assessment costs, the quality of local roads, and the ongoing deficit/spending at the Township Park.

• Jim Slezak: Township Supervisor
• Michael T. Le Leffler: Township Clerk
• Tim R. Green: Township Treasurer
• Matthew D. Karr: Township Trustee
• Lori Tallman: Township Trustee
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• David Lattie: Attorney
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• Pam Hill, Ericka Stanley, Jim Blondin: Plante Moran Auditors
• Nick Panchula, Teresa Cross, Andrea Johnson: Members of the public
• Robert Burley: Township Taxpayer (via letter)

• Resolution 2024-4: Adoption of the Atherton Country Club/Lombarda Woods Special Assessment District Roll, Lien, Payment, and Collection.
• Resolution 2024-2: Approval of the Gale Road Repaving Project (using CDBG Funds).
• Resolution 2024-3: Approval of Senior Center furnaces (using CDBG Funds).
• Administrative Policy #2024-01-08: Approval of the Davison Township Capitalization Policy.
• Spark Grant Bid: Approval of a $60,000.00 bid by Rowe for design and engineering.

• January 8, 2024: Date of the Board Meeting.
• February 27, 2025: Upcoming Presidential Primary.
• December 31, 2025/2026/2027: Various expiration dates for board appointments.
• January 26, 2024: Upcoming fire safety program in the Township auditorium.

• Davison Township Municipal Center: 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423.

• Audit Purpose: To review governmental funds, pension/OPEB, and internal controls.
• CDBG Funding: To utilize federal funds for road repaving and senior center maintenance.
• Public Feedback: To allow residents to voice concerns regarding special assessments and park spending.

• Total Receipts (Year-to-Date): $3,730,901.05
• General Fund Balance: $5,259,943.03 (against a $8,975,826.83 budget)
• Water and Sewer Fund Balance: $4,705,852.06 (against a $7,201,920.00 budget)
• Approved Board Expenditures: $664,048.86
• Building Department Revenue (December): $37,764.00
• Construction Value (December): $2,164,523.00
• Spark Grant Bid (Rowe): $60,000.00
• Special Assessment Cost Mentioned: ~$840,000 to $900,000

• Adopt Agenda: Motion by Slezak, Second by Karr. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Dec 11, 2023 Minutes (Parks Workshop): Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Dec 11, 2023 Minutes (Board): Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Dec 19, 2023 Minutes (Special Board): Motion by Green, Second by Leffler. Carried unanimously.
• Resolution 2024-4 (Special Assessment): Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Roll Call: Green-Yes, Karr-Yes, Leffler-Yes, Tallman-Yes, Slezak-Yes. Carried unanimously.
• Resolution 2024-2 (Gale Road Repaving): Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Roll Call: Karr-Yes, Leffler-Yes, Tallman-Yes, Green-Yes, Slezak-Yes. Carried unanimously.
• Resolution 2024-3 (Senior Center Furnaces): Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Roll Call: Leffler-Yes, Tallman-Yes, Green-Yes, Karr-Yes, Slezak-Yes. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures ($664,048.86): Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Roll Call: Tallman-Yes, Green-Yes, Karr-Yes, Leffler-Yes, Slezak-Yes. Carried unanimously.
• Capitalization Policy Approval: Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Roll Call: Green-Yes, Karr-Yes, Leffler-Yes, Tallman-Yes, Slezak-Yes. Carried unanimously.
• Spark Grant Bid Approval (Rowe): Motion by Tallman, Second by Karr. Carried unanimously.

• Cybersecurity: Board members to review the Seven-Point Cybersecurity Assessment.
• Maintenance Planning: Discussion regarding long-term maintenance for the Spark Grant project (court replacement).

• Construction Code Act: Discussion regarding a shortfall related to this 23-year-old act.
• Administrative Policy #2024-01-08: Newly approved Township Capitalization Policy.

Building Department Activity (December 2023) | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Total Permits Issued | 194 | | Total Construction Value | $2,164,523.00 | | Total Revenue | $37,764.00 |