11.10.2025

The Davison Township Board met on November 10, 2025, at the Township Municipal Center to conduct regular business, including the approval of previous minutes, treasurer's reports, and large-scale expenditures. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an audit presentation by Plante Moran, which highlighted a decrease in federal funding and an increase in public safety expenditures, while noting a healthy fund balance.

Departmental updates covered various township operations, including upcoming police retirements, park winterization, and building permit statistics. During the public comment period, a resident expressed strong opposition to a recent Planning Commission decision regarding a gas station on Davison Road. The meeting concluded with several new business items, including the acceptance of a staff resignation and the approval of professional services for zoning and planning.

• Audit Findings: Plante Moran reported that federal funding for revenue is winding down and public safety expenses are increasing; the board was advised to monitor expenses and maintain the fund balance policy.
• Police Staffing: Chief Rendon noted that nine officers are expected to retire within the next three years, beginning with Lt. Christi.
• Public Concern: Resident Marilyn Alvey criticized the Planning Commission's approval of a gas station on Davison Road, citing concerns over the commercialization of the area and its impact on the community feel.
• Infrastructure: Supervisor Slezak noted that road and driveway repairs in front of the Township are expected soon.

• Jim Slezak: Township Supervisor
• Michael T. Leffler: Township Clerk
• Travis Howell: Township Treasurer
• Matthew D. Karr: Township Trustee
• Lori Tallman: Township Trustee
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• Marilyn Alvey: Resident (Public Commenter)
• Plante Moran: Audit Firm

• Approved Expenditures: The board approved board expenditures totaling $1,963,588.28.
• Soper Center Parking Lot: Approved a bid for Waldorf and Son’s Inc in the amount of $79,090.40.
• Planning/Zoning Services: Approved the hiring of Rowe Professional Services Company for Planning Commission, Zoning, and potentially DDA assistance.
• Staffing Changes: Accepted the resignation of Vanessa McCoy and acknowledged the retirement of Matt Place after 25 years of service.
• Resolution 2025-18: Approved the resolution regarding the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act.

• Meeting Date: November 10, 2025
• Next Election: August 2026
• Veteran's Day: November 11, 2025

• Treasurer's Report Total Receipts: $628,602.21
  • General Fund Income: $86,905.30
  • Water and Sewer Income: $470,153.36
  • Tax Income: $71,543.55
• Board Expenditures: $1,963,588.28
• Soper Center Parking Lot Bid: $79,090.40
• Building Permits (October): $17,695 in total billing for construction valued at $873,332.00

• Adopt the Agenda: Motion by Karr, Second by Howell. Carried unanimously.
• Approve October 6, 2025, Minutes: Motion by Karr, Second by Howell. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures ($1,963,588.28): Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Roll Call: Howell – yes; Karr – yes; Slezak – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes. Carried unanimously.
• Accept Vanessa McCoy’s Resignation: Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Soper Center Parking Lot Bid (Waldorf and Son’s Inc): Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Roll Call: Karr – yes; Slezak – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Howell – yes. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Planning/Zoning Services (Rowe Professional Services Company): Motion by Slezak, Second by Karr. Roll Call: Slezak – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Howell – yes; Karr – yes. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Resolution 2025-18: Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Roll Call: Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Howell – yes; Karr – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.

• Resolution 2025-18: Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act.