12-9-19

The December 9, 2019, regular meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees addressed several administrative and infrastructure items. The board reviewed the annual financial audit presented by Plante Moran, which resulted in an unmodified opinion, and discussed the 2020-2024 Davison Area Recreation Plan, noting that a resolution is required for adoption by February 1, 2020.

The board also addressed local utility and property concerns, specifically approving funds for a soil erosion project near the Dog Park and a sewer lead repair on Lapeer Road. Additionally, the board addressed a blighted property at 7087 Houghton Dr., deciding to allow the property to revert to the township.

• Police Recognition: Officer David Sohmer was presented with the award for Professional Excellence for saving a person from a drowning/suicide attempt.
• Financial Health: The 2018-2019 audit showed an increased fund balance of nearly $500,000, though a corrective action plan was required for OPEB.
• Infrastructure Improvements: The board approved funding for a trench to address soil erosion at the Dog Park and a shared sewer lead repair project.
• Property Management: The board decided to allow a blighted property on Houghton Drive to revert to the township for future sale.

• Tim Elkins: Township Supervisor
• Cindy Shields: Township Clerk
• Pat Miller: Township Treasurer
• Matthew Karr: Trustee
• Travis Howell: Trustee
• David Lattie: Attorney
• Rick Freeman: Chief of Police
• Jeremy Smith: Planning/Zoning Administrator
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec Director
• First Lieutenant Yvonne Brantley: Michigan State Police Department
• Officer David Sohmer: Police Officer (Award recipient)
• Chris Gilbert: Representative from Plante Moran
• Jeni Clawson: Representative from Spicer Group

• Audit Approval: The board approved the 2018-2019 Financial Statement.
• Recreation Plan: Discussion of the 2020-202 $Davison Area Recreation Plan involving multiple municipalities.
• Tax Reversion: Decision to allow 7087 Houghton Dr. to revert to the township via inaction.
• Tax Corrections: Approval of corrections for Veterans Exemptions and parcel classification errors.
• Sewer Project: Approval of a cost-sharing agreement for a sewer lead repair on Lapeer Road.

• December 9, 2019: Date of the meeting.
• February 1, 2020: Deadline for adopting the Davison Area Recreation Plan.
• January 13, 2020: Date of the next regular board meeting.
• January 15, 2020: Deadline for certification of new election inspectors.

• Davison Township Municipal Building: Location of the meeting.
• Kurt & Marge Soper Nature Center: Location for the upcoming January meeting.
• 7087 Houghton Dr.: Site of the tax-reverted property.
• Lapeer Road: Site of the sewer lead repair project.

• Soil Erosion Mitigation: To implement a trench project approved by the county to address issues at the Dog Park.
• Public Safety: To honor Officer Sohmer for life-saving actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: To address OPEB requirements under Public Act 202 and meet the deadline for the Recreation Plan.

• November 2019 Revenue: $823,954.12.
• Quarterly Investment Summary: $652,538.56 (General Accounts); $1,082,189.07 (Water/Sewer Accounts).
• Year-to-Date Expenditures (as of Dec 9, 2019): $1,174,579.57.
• Soil Erosion Project Cost: $6,500.
• Sewer Lead Repair Cost: $9,800 total ($5,000 from Water/Sewer funds; $4,800 from homeowner).
• Tax Corrections/Reimbursement: $529.44.
• Pension/OPEB Status: Pension fund at 71.47%; OPEB at 29.82%.

• Adopt Agenda: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried Unanimously.
• Approve Nov 18, 2019 Minutes: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried Unanimously.
• Approve Nov 2019 Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Carried Unanimously.
• Approve Board Bills: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).
• Approve 2018-2019 Audit Report: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields).
• 7087 Houghton Dr. Reversion: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins).
• Approve 2019 Special Assessment Roll Corrections: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr).
• Approve $6,500 Soil Erosion Project: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY KARR. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Miller, Elkins, Karr, Howell; No—Shields).
• Approve Sewer Lead Agreement: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).

• Cemetery Signs: Installation to be completed by the end of the week.
• Recreation Plan: Entities must adopt the plan by resolution by February 1, 2020.
• Sewer Lead Agreement: Attorney Lattie to finalize the formal agreement between the Township and the homeowner.
• Election Preparation: Clerk Shields to prepare for 2020 Elections.

• Public Act 202 (Protecting Local Government Retirement and Benefits Act): Required annual reporting for pension and OPEB status.
• State Law/Ordinance: Mandates that dogs in Parks and Recreational areas must be on a 6-foot leash.