1-10-22

The Davison Township Board meeting, held on January 10, 2022, covered routine administrative business, financial reporting, and significant community discussions regarding local zoning and employee scheduling. The board reviewed the Treasurer’s report, approved previous meeting minutes, and processed several appointments for various committees.

The meeting featured an extensive public comment period where residents expressed concerns regarding the establishment of an adult foster care home in their subdivision, deteriorating road conditions, and zoning consistency. Additionally, the board held an informal discussion regarding a proposed change to the township's work week schedule, though no formal motion was passed on this item.

• Jim Slezak: Supervisor
• Tim Green: Treasurer
• Patrick Miller: Clerk
• Lori Tallman: Trustee
• Matt Karr: Trustee
• David Lattie: Attorney
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• Ashley West: Outgoing Clerk (resignation effective February 24, 2022)

• Agenda and Minutes: The board adopted the January 10, 2022, agenda and approved the minutes from the December 13, 2021, regular and closed sessions.
• Personnel Updates: The Clerk announced the resignation of Ashley West. The Police Chief reported that Corey Haynes would be away for 10 weeks for FBI training.
• Four-Day Work Week Discussion: The board discussed a proposal for a 4-day, 35-hour work week (7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.). While pros (energy savings, employee perk) and cons (resident access, coordination) were debated, no formal motion was made.
• ARPA Funding: The board discussed the allocation of $2 million in ARPA funds (to be received in two $1 million installments), with potential uses including sewer improvements and Senior Center support.

• Treasurer’s Report (Total Receipts): $5,053,194.20.
  • General Fund Income: $1,607,013.71
  • Water and Sewer Income: $6 80,215.19
  • Tax Income: $2,765,965.30
• Year-to-Date Expenditures:
  • General Fund: $3,349,255.87
  • Water and Sewer: $3,248,047.12
• Building Department: December construction value totaled $726,727.00, generating $6,128.00 in revenue.
• Cleaning Costs: Discussion regarding monthly cleaning costs of $2,090.00, which a board member suggested was too high.
• Insurance: Noted a significant increase in Blue Cross Blue Shield premiums, rising from $25,000 to $29,000.

• Adopt Agenda: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY KARR. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Dec 13, 2021 Minutes (Regular): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY TALLMAN. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Dec 13, 2021 Minutes (Closed): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY GREEN. Carried unanimously.
• Expenditure Amendment (Retiree to Active): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY TALLMAN.
  • Roll Call: Green (yes), Miller (yes), Szekak (yes), Karr (yes), Tallman (yes). Carried unanimously.
• Renew Planning Commission Members: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY TALLMAN (to renew John Allen, Jackie Hoist, and Carol Dowsett).
  • Roll Call: Miller (yes), Slezak (yes), Karr (yes), Tallman (yes), Green (yes). Carried unanimously.
• Renew Zoning Board of Appeal Members: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY TALLMAN (to renew Tim Green and Nancy Davis).
  • Roll Call: Slezak (yes), Karr (yes), Tallman (yes), Green (yes), Miller (yes). Carried unanimously.
• Renew Fire Authority Member: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY TALLMAN (to renew Tim Green).
  • Roll Call: Karr (yes), Tallman (yes), Green (yes), Miller (yes), Slezak (yes). Carried unanimously.
• Renew Genesee County Metro Alliance Member: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY GREEN (to renew Matt Karr).
  • Roll Call: Tallman (yes), Green (yes), Miller (yes), Slezak (yes), Karr (yes). Carried unanimously.
• Enter Executive Closed Session: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY TALLMAN. Carried unanimously.

Eight residents (Mark Corkins, Lindsey Spiewak, Glenn Vallance, Mike Benjamin, John Novak, Kelly Starr, Barry Jones, and Jim Morey) addressed the board. * Key Concerns: The primary focus was on a local adult foster care facility and its impact on the neighborhood (zoning and capacity), as well as issues with road maintenance (ice and street lights), water drainage, and zoning consistency. * Legal Response: Attorney Lattie stated the board would investigate zoning compliance and suggested the formation of a committee to monitor the foster care facility.

• Staffing: Clerk Miller to find a replacement for the resigning Clerk.
• Committee Formation: The Board will consider forming a committee to monitor the adult foster care issue.
• ARPA Planning: A special meeting is to be scheduled to determine the specific allocation of ARPA funds.