2.10.2025

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM at the Davison Township Municipal Center by Supervisor Jim Slezak. The board reviewed and approved previous minutes from January 13, 2025, as well as recent workshop minutes. The session included detailed reports from the Treasurer, Police Chief, Building Official, and Parks & Rec Director, covering topics ranging from annual revenue and crime statistics to local construction permits and community programming.

The meeting also addressed significant administrative transitions, including the retirement of long-time employee Lois Pastori and a restructuring of the union bargaining team. During the public comment period, residents raised concerns regarding the location of a proposed new building and expressed gratitude for local infrastructure improvements. The board concluded the meeting after entering and exiting a closed session to discuss a legal opinion.

• Police Statistics: The DPD reported 74 use of force incidents in 2024 (a decrease from 76 in 2023), with no use of lethal force or OC spray, though tasers were used three times.
• IT Infrastructure: The Supervisor requested that the board review VC3 quotes for township and parks servers to determine if a replacement is necessary.
• Personnel Changes: The board accepted the retirement of Lois Pastori and restructured the union bargaining team by removing Michael Leffler and adding Travis Howell.
• Public Concern: A resident expressed opposition to the proposed location of a new building, citing concerns about animal displacement.

• Jim Slez Slezak: Supervisor
• Michael T. Leffler: Clerk
• Travis Howell: Treasurer
• Matthew D. Karr: Trustee
• Lori Tallman: Trustee
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• Bill Delzer: Attorney
• Lois Pastori: Retiring employee

• Resolution 2025-1: Approved the combination of Precinct 8 & 9 at the Davison Missionary Church for the May 6th election.
• Expenditure Approval: Approved board expenditures totaling $8,887,303.46.
• Architectural Funding: Approved $20,000 for architectural drawings.
• Personnel Actions: Accepted the retirement of Lois Pastori and updated the union bargaining team membership.

• May 6, 2025: Upcoming election for Kearsley School Millage and Davison School Millage.
• August 1, 2025: Effective date for Lois Pastori’s retirement.

• Davison Township Municipal Center: Location of the board meeting.
• Davison Missionary Church (1481 N Gale Rd): Temporary polling location for Precincts 8 & 9 for the May 6th election.

• Total Township Receipts: $2,074,189.08
  • General Fund: $470,625.04
  • Water and Sewer: $483,349.45
  • Tax: $1,165,214.59
• Total Approved Board Expenditures: $8,887,303.46
• Architectural Drawing Budget: $20,000.00
• Building Permits (January):
  • Total Construction Value: $469,185.00
  • Revenue Generated: $5,558.00

• Approval of Board Expenditures: Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Roll Call: Karr (Yes), Howell (Yes), Leffler (Yes), Tallman (Yes), Slezak (Yes). Result: Carried.
• Acceptance of Lois Pastori’s Retirement: Motion by Howell, Second by Tallman. Result: Carried unanimously.
• Approval of Resolution 2025-1: Motion by Leffler, Second by Howell. Roll Call: Howell (Yes), Leffler (Yes), Tallman (Yes), Karr (Yes), Slezak (Yes). Result: Carried unanimously.
• Union Bargaining Team Changes: Motions to remove Michael Leffler and add Travis Howell were both carried unanimously.

• IT Review: Board members are to review VC3 quotes for township and parks servers for discussion at the next meeting.

• Resolution 2025-1: Ordinance/Resolution to combine Precinct 8 & 9 for the May 6th election.