4-12-21

The meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 pm on April 12, 2021, at the Davison Township Municipal Center. The session covered routine approvals of previous meeting minutes and the adoption of the current agenda, followed by detailed financial reports from the Treasurer and Supervisor.

Departmental reports provided updates on the upcoming May election, progress in the police department, and upcoming seasonal programming for Parks & Rec, including the Festival of Flags and the reopening of Lake Callis. The board also reviewed new business regarding infrastructure (chloride applications), personnel appointments, and the township's 2021-2022 holiday and meeting schedules. Public comment was held regarding local road conditions, website updates, and sewer infrastructure.

• Police Department Updates: A new records management contract with 911 and Tyler Technologies was approved to reduce costs. Additionally, a new hire is currently in the hiring process.
• Infrastructure & Maintenance: The board approved a new chloride application strategy involving mineral brine to optimize costs between the Township and the Genesube County Road Commission. A roofing bid from Sweers Eavestrough and Roofing Co. was approved for the Karen Miller Event Center.
• Personnel Changes: Jami Vert was officially approved as the new full-time Supervisor’s Assistant.
• Public Concerns: Resident Jim Morey raised concerns regarding road maintenance, the township website, and the design of the Oak Rd pump station.
• Economic Development: Planning/Zoning updates noted several new business arrivals, including Detroit Wings, Jersey Mike's, and Redwood Living.

• Board Members Present: Supervisor Jim Slezak, Clerk Mary Miller, Treasurer Tim Green, Trustee Lori Tallman.
• Board Members Absent: Trustee Matthew Karr, Building Official Matt Place.
• Other Officials: Attorney David Lattie, Police Chiefs Rick Freeman and Jerry Harris, Parks & Rec. Director Casey Reed, Planning/Zoning Admin. Charm Healy, Recording Secretary Ashley West.
• Public Participants: Travis Howell, John Krueger, Eric Hernando, Jim Morey (Resident).
• New Personnel: Jami Vert (Supervisor’s Assistant).

• Police Records Management Contract: Approval of a contract with 911 and Tyler Technologies for records management services.
• Chloride Application Authorization: Adoption of a three-tier application plan involving 38% chloride and Mineral Brine.
• Roofing Bid: Approval of Sweers Eavestrough and Roofing Co. for the Karen Miller Event Center.
• Holiday Schedule: Approval of the 2021-2022 holiday schedule, specifically removing September 3 and November 12, and adding December 27 and January 2.
• Meeting Schedule: Approval of the 2021-2022 meeting schedule for all Township boards.

• Meeting Date: April 12, 2021.
• Election Date: May 4, 2021.
• Lake Callis Opening: May 29, 20 0.
• Festival of Flags: June 9–13, 2021.
• Fiscal Year Reference: March 2021 Treasurer's Report.

• Meeting Location: Davison Township Municipal Center, 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423.
• Specific Sites Mentioned: Cranbrook pump station, Lippincott pump station, Oak Rd pump station, Lake Callis, and various new business locations on Irish Rd and Davison Rd.

• Contractual Savings: The new police records management contract was pursued because the estimated $6,500 cost is lower than current expenditures.
• Infrastructure Efficiency: The switch to a Mineral Brine application was proposed because many municipalities have seen positive outcomes with this method.
• Public Accountability: The public comment period allowed residents to voice concerns regarding road maintenance and municipal transparency.

• March 2021 Total Revenues: $2,510,000.22 (representing 66% of the General Budget and 70% of the Water & Sewer Budget).
• Board Expenditures (March 5 – April 8, 2021): $5,586,512.11.
• Police Records Management Cost: Approximately $6,500.
• Chloride Application Costs: The second application (Mineral Brine) will be at 100% Township cost.

• Adopt Agenda: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY GREEN. Carried unanimously.
• Approve March 8, 2021 Minutes: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried unanimously.
• Approve March 11, 2021 Minutes: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried unanimously.
• Approve March 2021 Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY TALL．TMAN, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures: MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY TALLMAN. Roll call: YES—Green, Miller, Tallman, Slezak. Carried.
• Adopt Police Records Management Contract: MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Jami Vert as Supervisor’s Assistant: MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY TALLMAN. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Chloride Application Authorization Form: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY GREEN. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Sweers Eavestrough and Roofing Co. Bid: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY MILLER. Roll call: YES—Green, Miller, Tallman, Slezak. Carried unanimously.
• Approve 2021-2022 Holidays: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY SLEZAK. Carried unanimously.
• Approve 2021-2022 Meeting Schedule: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY GREEN. Carried unanimously.
• Adjournment: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY GREEN. Carried unanimously.

• Road Maintenance: Supervisor Slezak to continue contact with Genesee County Road Commission regarding road plans.
• Website Updates: Clerk's office to continue working on website updates (estimated completion in a few months).
• Sewer Investigation: Supervisor Slezak to look into the design of the Oak Rd new pump station to address resident inquiry.
• Contract Review: Trustees to continue looking at contract reviews for Senior Authority.