10-30-19 (Special)

The special meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees was convened to address several pressing administrative and operational matters. The primary focus was on supporting a Genesee County ordinance to improve EMS coverage, as the current lack of service in out-county municipalities has placed an undue burden on the Davison Richfield Fire Department's first responder runs.

The board also addressed logistical changes for the March 2020 Board of Review due to a scheduling conflict with the Presidential Primary. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to discuss health insurance plan changes, specifically focusing on coverage renewals and issues with third-party administrators, ultimately deciding to renew the Blue Cross Health Care Plan.

• EMS Support: The board approved a resolution supporting an ordinance to improve EMS coverage in Genesee County to reduce the number of first responder calls handled by the township's fire department.
• Board of Review Scheduling: The board approved a resolution to allow flexibility in scheduling the March Board of Review to avoid conflicts with the Presidential Primary.
• Health Insurance: Following a discussion regarding changes in fees and difficulties with existing HRA debit cards, the board approved the renewal of the Blue Cross Health Care Plan for 2020.

• Tim Elkins: Supervisor
• Cindy Shields: Clerk
• Pat Miller: Treasurer
• Matthew Karr: Trustee
• Rick Freeman: Chief of Police
• Travis Howell: Trustee (Absent)
• Brian Flewelling: Fire Chief (Mentioned)
• Tamara (National Benefits): Third-party administrator contact (Mentioned)

• Agenda Adoption: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR to adopt the agenda with amendments (moving Item A to Item C and moving to executive session). Motion carried unanimously.
• Resolution 2019-35: Support for County EMS Ordinance. MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR to approve Resolution 2019-35 as presented. Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Karr, Miller. Motion carried.
• Resolution 2019-36: Board of Review Meeting Dates. MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER to approve Resolution 2019-36. Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Miller, Shields. Motion carried.
• Health Care Coverage Renewal: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR to approve the renewal of Blue Cross Health Care Plan beginning in January, 2020. Roll call: Yes—Karr, Miller, Shields, Elkins. Motion carried.
• Public Comment: The public comment period opened at 9:01 am; no members of the public spoke.

• Meeting Date: October 30, 2019
• Executive Session: 9:15 am – 9:25 am
• Health Care Renewal Start Date: January 2020
• Board of Review Conflict: March 10, 2020 (Presidential Primary)

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

• EMS Ordinance: To request an ordinance for EMS coverage to alleviate the burden on local first responders caused by poor ambulance service in surrounding municipalities.
• Board of Review: To provide the township with flexibility in scheduling taxpayer appeals to avoid conflict with the Presidential Primary.
• Health Insurance: To address changes in health insurance coverage and fees for the upcoming year and discuss administrative difficulties with current HRA providers.