General Summary #

The Davison Township Board of Trustees convened a brief special meeting on September 19, 2023, at the Township Municipal Center. The meeting lasted approximately 13 minutes and focused on personnel changes necessary for the upcoming November election.

The primary agenda item involved the appointment of a part-time election clerk. Clerk Michael Leffler presented the credentials of Brenda Tong, noting her strong computer skills and personable nature. The board discussed the pay structure to ensure consistency with existing part-time township roles and ultimately voted to approve her employment effective immediately.

Who #

  • Jim Slezak: Supervisor
  • Michael Le Leffler: Clerk
  • Lori Tallman: Trustee
  • Jami Vert: Recording Secretary
  • Brenda Tong: Newly appointed Part-Time Election Clerk
  • Tim Green: Treasurer (Absent)
  • Matthew Karr: Trustee (Absent)
  • David Lattie: Attorney (Absent)

What #

  • Agenda Amendment: The board amended the agenda to change the item from "appoint a new part-time election clerk" to "approve the new part-time election clerk."
  • Personnel Appointment: The board reviewed the interview and qualifications of Brenda Tong for the position of Part-Time Election Clerk.
  • Public Comment: A public comment period was opened and closed at 11:31 a.m.; no comments were recorded.

When #

  • Meeting Date: September 19, 2023
  • Meeting Start Time: 11:30 a.m.
  • Meeting Adjournment: 11:33 a.m.
  • Effective Date for New Clerk: September 19, 2023

Where #

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

Financial Details #

  • Pay Rate: The approved rate for the Part-Time Election Clerk is $18/hour.

Votes/Decisions #

  • Motion to Amend Agenda: Moved by Tallman, seconded by Leffler to amend the agenda from "appoint a new part-time election clerk" to "approve the new part-time election clerk." Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Motion to Approve Clerk: Moved by Leffler, seconded by Tallman to "approve Brenda Tong to Part-Time Election Clerk starting at $18/hour with a start date of 9/19/2023 with no more than 25/hrs. a week; more hours for election."
    • Roll Call: Leffler (Yes), Tallman (Yes), Slezak (Yes). Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Motion to Adjourn: Moved by Leffler, seconded by Tallman to adjourn at 11:33 a.m. Result: Carried unanimously.