General Summary #

The May 13, 202ary meeting of the Davison Township Board, led by Supervisor Jim Slezak, covered a wide range of municipal business including financial reporting, personnel updates, and capital improvements. The meeting opened with an amended agenda that included items for catch basin repairs, a new police hire, and a closed session for an attorney's written opinion.

Financial discussions were prominent, with the Treasurer reporting significant year-to-date balances for both general and water/sewer funds. While the board approved significant expenditures, there was notable discussion regarding the need for better contract oversight for the Woodhill Group. The session also addressed upcoming seasonal changes, such as the opening of Lake Callis and the implementation of security services for the 2024/2025 season.

Key Points #

  • Personnel: The board officially approved the hiring of Chad Parkinson to the Police Department.
  • Infrastructure Upgrades: The board approved several capital outlays, including replacing old gas golf carts with electric models and replacing a boiler at the Karen Miller Event Center.
  • Public Safety & Security: The board approved a security contract for Lake Callis and discussed the potential need to replace police vehicles damaged by hail.
  • Financial Oversight: Board members raised concerns regarding expenditures for the Woodhill Group, noting the need for a formal contract or budget amendment.
  • Community Issues: Public comments highlighted local concerns regarding boarded-up homes and homelessness in the community.

Who #

  • Jim Slezak: Township Supervisor
  • Michael T. Leffler: Township Clerk
  • Tim R. Green: Township Treasurer
  • Matthew D. Karr: Trustee
  • Lori Tallman: Trustee
  • Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
  • Matt Place: Building Official
  • Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
  • David Lattie: Township Attorney
  • Chad Parkinson: New Police Department hire
  • Deanna Martin: Public commenter (Candidate for Treasurer)
  • Kris Miron: Public commenter

What #

  • New Hire: Approved the hiring of Chad Parkinson to the Police Department (Motion by Tallman, Second by Leffler).
  • Meeting Schedule: Approved the 2024-2025 Davison Township meeting schedule (Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman).
  • Security Contract: Approved D.M. Burr Security Services for the Lake Callis 2024/20 5 season (Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler).
  • Infrastructure: Approved catch basin repairs for 7420 Mount Juliet, 2054 Willow Court, 2187 Stoney Creek Drive, and 2166 Bellechase Drive (Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman).
  • Resolution: Approved a resolution for C&L Ward SAD regarding the lighting of Pleasant Wood development (Motion by Slezak, Second by Green).
  • Discussion Only: The board discussed the replacement of three police vehicles due to hail damage; no formal vote was taken.

When #

  • May 7, 2024: Recent election date mentioned by Clerk Leffler.
  • May 23, 2024: Scheduled swearing-in date for Chad Parkinson.
  • May 25, 2024: Scheduled opening date for Lake Callis.
  • June 20, 2024: Last day of school.
  • 2024-2025: Period covered by the new meeting schedule, security contract, and Fire Authority budget.

Financial Details #

  • Treasurer’s Report (Year-to-Date):
    • General Fund Receipts: $876,034.36 (Total actual income: $447,594.30).
    • General Fund Balance: $1,519,532.26 (from $8,987,557.83 budget).
    • Water and Sewer Receipts: $428,440.064.
    • Water and Sewer Balance: $2,433,395.85 (from $7,201,920.00 budget).
  • Board Expenditures: $1,752,944.59 approved (Motion by Karr, Second by Green).
  • Boiler Replacement: $11,974.00 approved for DallAire to replace the Karen Miller Event Center boiler (Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman).
  • Golf Cart Replacement: $15,000.00 approved for three electric carts from Szott Cartz (Motion by Slezak, Second by Karr).
  • Security Services: $19,211.50 approved for D.M. Burr Security Services (Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler).
  • Catch Basin Repairs: $21,000.00 approved for specified addresses (Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman).
  • Building Department Revenue: $7,587.00 in revenue from $143,930.00 in construction value for April.

Votes/Decisions #

  • Board Expenditures ($1,752,944.59): Carried.
    • Roll Call: Green: Yes; Karr: Yes; Leffler: Yes; Tallman: No; Slezak: Yes.
  • Boiler Replacement ($11,974.00): Carried.
    • Roll Call: Karr: Yes; Leffler: Yes; Tallman: Yes; Green: No; Slezak: Yes.
  • Electric Golf Cart Replacement ($15,000.00): Carried.
    • Roll Call: Leffler: No; Tallman: Yes; Green: No; Karr: Yes; Slezak: Yes.
  • Lake Callis Security ($19,211.50): Carried Unanimously.
  • Davison Richfield Area Fire Authority Budget: Carried Unanimously.
  • C&L Ward SAD Lighting Resolution: Carried Unanimously.
  • Police Hire (Chad Parkinson): Carried Unanimously.