General Summary #

The Davison Township Board meeting was held on October 7, 2024, at the Davison Missionary Church. The session was led by Supervisor Jim Slezak and covered essential township business including financial reporting, departmental updates, and the approval of multiple special assessment resolutions.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to approving resolutions for various special assessments, including police, fire, garbage, street lights, and Griffin Lake. The board also addressed public safety by approving the implementation of the FLOCK system and the renewal of police dash cameras.

Notably, two items regarding the Parks and Recreation Department—the adoption of a reorganization plan and the approval of employee layoffs—were both withdrawn from the agenda. During the public comment period, residents expressed significant concerns regarding park transparency and access, as well as dissatisfaction with certain board members.

Key Points #

  • Special Assessments: The board approved five separate special assessment resolutions (Resolutions 2024-13 through 2024-17) covering Police, Fire, Garbage, Street Light, and Griffin Lake.
  • Public Safety Technology: The board approved the renewal of police dash cameras with Lenslock and passed Resolution 2024-18 to implement the FLOCK system.
  • Withdrawn Items: Items regarding the Parks and Recreation reorganization plan and Parks and Recreation employee layoffs were withdrawn from the agenda.
  • DNR Spark Grant: The board approved awarding both equipment and site bids for the DNR Spark Grant, and authorized additional funding for professional services (ROWE) and a requested stormwater study.
  • Public Concern: Residents voiced strong opposition and requested transparency regarding the management and availability of township parks.

Who #

  • Jim Slezak, Supervisor
  • Michael T. Leffler, Clerk
  • Matthew D. Karr, Trustee
  • Lori Tallman, Trustee
  • Jay Rendon, Chief of Police
  • Matt Place, Building Official
  • Casey Reed, Parks & Rec. Director
  • David Lattie, Attorney
  • Jerry Harris, Deputy
  • Tim R. Green, Treasurer (Absent)
  • Patricia May, Proposed Senior Center Board Member

What #

  • Agenda Amendment: MOTION BY SLEZAK, SECOND BY KARR to amend the agenda and remove unfinished business item a & b. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Minutes Approval: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY TALLMAN to approve previous board minutes as presented. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Treasurer's Report: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY LEFFLER to approve Treasurer’s report as presented. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Board Expenditures: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY TALLMAN to approve board expenditures in the amount of $8,066,569.25 as presented. Result: Carried unanimously (Karr: yes; Leffler: yes; Tallman: yes; Slezak: yes).
  • Resolution 2024-13 (Police Special Assessment): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY LEFFLER to approve. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2024-14 (Fire Special Assessment): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY LEFFLER to approve. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2024-15 (Garbage Special Assessment): MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY LEFFLER to approve. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2024-16 (Street Light Special Assessment): MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY LEFFLER to approve. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2024-17 (Griffin Lake Special Assessment): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY LEFFLER to approve. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Dash Camera Renewal: MOTION BY LEFFLER, SECOND BY SLEZAK to approve renewal of Dash Cameras. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2024-18 (FLOCK): MOTION BY SLEZAK, SECOND BY LEFFLER to approve. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2024-19 (Rivershyre Street Lighting District SAD): MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY SLEZAK to approve. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • DNR Spark Grant Equipment Bids: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY KARR to approve the awarding equipment bids. Result: Carried (Karr: yes; Tallman: yes; Slezak: yes; Leffler: no).
  • DNR Spark Grant Site Bids: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY KARR to approve awarding site bids. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Professional Services/Stormwater Study: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY KARR to approve additional expenses for ROWE and funding for the stormwater study. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Adjournment: MOTION BY LEFFLER, SECOND BY KARR to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Result: Carried unanimously.

Financial Details #

  • Total Receipts: $2,891,106.34
    • General Fund Income: $134,500.18
    • Water and Sewer Income: $773,534.93
    • Tax Income: $1,983,071.23
  • Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Balances:
    • General Fund: $8,234,872.88 remaining of $10,688,274.00 budget.
    • Water and Sewer Fund: $6,070,489.01 remaining of $7,486,264.00 budget.
  • Approved Board Expenditures: $8,066,569.25.
  • Building Department: 73 permits issued in September with a total construction value of $143,930.00 and revenue of $7,587.00.

Legal/Regulatory #

  • Resolution 2024-13: Police Special Assessment
  • Resolution 2024-14: Fire Special Assessment
  • Resolution 2024-15: Garbage Special Assessment
  • Resolution 2024-16: Street Light Special Assessment
  • Resolution 2024-17: Griffin Lake Special Assessment
  • Resolution 2024-18: FLOCK implementation
  • Resolution 2024-19: Rivershyre Street Lighting District (SAD)