General Summary #

The Davison Township Board met on September 12, 2022, to conduct routine municipal business, including the approval of previous minutes and the adoption of the current agenda. The meeting featured significant updates from department heads, including the Clerk regarding primary election results and upcoming security grant applications, and the Police Chief regarding new personnel and drone utility.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to infrastructure and development, specifically addressing upcoming roundabout construction on Oak and Lapeer Roads and potential road improvements in various local subdivisions. The board also engaged in a preliminary discussion regarding the long-term necessity of a new township and police building, weighing the costs of remodeling the current facility against the potential for a new build.

The meeting concluded with public comments addressing local concerns such as traffic safety, neighborhood amenities, and local ordinances, followed by the approval of several financial expenditures and resolutions.

Key Points #

  • Election Updates: Clerk Miller reported a 27% voter turnout for the recent primary and announced plans to apply for a state security grant of up/to $13,500 to fund election equipment and security.
  • Police Department Updates: The department has two new hires and two new sergeants (Dave Sohmer and Scott Teschendorf) starting; the department's drone has already assisted in a rescue and felony apprehension.
  • Infrastructure Development: The board approved a $75,000 township portion for the Oak and Lapeer Road roundabout construction and authorized bids for soil erosion control at Sledding Hill.
  • Building Future: The board initiated a discussion on whether to remodel the existing municipal building or seek a new location, citing security and structural concerns (roof and foundation).

Who #

  • Jim Slezak: Supervisor
  • Tim Green: Treasurer
  • Patrick Miller: Clerk
  • Matt Karr: Trustee
  • Lori Tallman: Trustee
  • Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
  • Matt Place: Building Official
  • David Lattie: Attorney
  • Jim Morey: Resident (Public Comment)
  • Lara Boggs: Resident (Public Comment)
  • John Kruger: Resident (Public Comment)
  • Dolores Bartholomew: Resident (Public Comment)
  • Robert Hikade: Resident (Public Comment)

What #

  • Liquor License Approval: Approved the renewal of the liquor license for Ichiban Sushi Davison LLC.
  • Catch Basin Repair: Approved expenditures for repairs at 2 $\text{240}$ Timberwood Ct and $7042$ Sprucewood Dr.
  • Roundabout Construction: Approved the township's financial contribution to the Oak Road and Lapeer Road roundabout.
  • Resolution 2022-5: Adopted a resolution regarding local subdivision road improvements (Lombarda Woods, Atherton Country Estates, Rivershyre, and Stonebridge) to utilize a Genesee County Road Commission matching program.
  • Soil Erosion Compliance: Approved seeking bids for compliance with soil erosion/sedimentation control permits for Sledding Hill.

When #

  • September 12, 2022: Date of the board meeting.
  • September 24, 2022: Planned date for the "Cops and Can" food drive.
  • October 2022: Scheduled date for the approval of closed session minutes.
  • Mid-October 2022: Expected opening of the Dairy Queen.
  • June 1, 2023: Deadline for soil erosion/sedimentation control compliance.

Why #

  • Infrastructure Maintenance: Repairs were necessary for catch basins and to manage soil erosion at Sledding Hill.
  • Grant Funding: The Clerk is pursuing a security grant to upgrade election-related infrastructure.
  • Economic/Development: The approval of the liquor license supports local business operations.

Financial Details #

  • Treasurer's Report (Receipts):
    • Total Receipts: $\$679,777.27$
    • General Fund Income: $\$154,346.42$
    • Water and Sewer Income: $\$453,831.89$
    • Tax Income: $\$71,598.96$
  • Budget Balances:
    • General Fund Balance: $\$7,591,613.77$
    • Water and Sewer Balance: $\$6,477,817.66$
  • Approved Expenditures:
    • Board Expenditures (08/08/2022 - 09/11/2022): $\$2,042,778.22$
    • Catch Basin Repair: $\$8,000.00$
    • Oak/Lapeer Roundabout (Township portion): $\$75,000.00$
  • Permit Revenue:
    • August Revenue: $\$8,762.00$
    • August Total Construction Value: $\$651,710.00$

Votes/Decisions #

  • Adopt Agenda: Motion by Green, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Aug 8, 2022 Minutes: Motion by Green, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Sept 1, 2022 Special Minutes: Motion by Green, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Tallman, Second by Miller. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Board Expenditures: Motion by Green, Second by Karr. Roll Call: Green-Yes, Karr-Yes, Miller-Yes, Tallman-Yes, Slezak-Yes. Carried unanimously.
  • Liquor License (Ichiban Sushi Davison LLC): Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Roll Call: Karr-Yes, Miller-Yes, Tallman-Yes, Green-Yes, Slezak-Yes. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Catch Basin Repair: Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Roundabout Construction: Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried unanimously.
  • Adopt Resolution 2022-5: Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Roll Call: Miller-Yes, Tallman-Yes, Green-Yes, Karr-Yes, Slezak-Yes. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Bids for Soil Erosion/Sledding Hill: Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried.

Action Items #

  • Petition Circulation: Attorney Lattie noted the need to get petitions out quickly for subdivision road improvements.
  • Grant Application: Clerk Miller to finalize the security grant application for the State Board of Elections.
  • Public Meetings: The board discussed the need for at least two public meetings regarding the future of the township building.
  • Bidding Process: Proceed with obtaining bids for soil erosion/sedimentation control compliance.