7-12-21

The Davison Township Regular Board Meeting was held on July 12, 2021, to address various administrative, financial, and infrastructural matters. The meeting was led by Supervisor Jim Slezak and covered the approval of previous meeting minutes, the Treasurer’s report, and the approval of several road construction agreements with the Genesee County Road Commission (GCRC).

The Board engaged in significant debate regarding the cost-sharing of sidewalk construction for the Irish Road and Lippincott Blvd reconstruction project. Additionally, the meeting addressed public concerns regarding livestock ordinances and local utility developments. The session concluded with a failed motion to appoint a new Clerk, prompting the Board to schedule a special meeting to revisit the appointment.

• Infrastructure Development: The Township approved several agreements with the GCRC for paving and reconstruction projects on Court Street, Maple Road, Irish Road, and Gale Road.
• Financial Management: The Treasurer reported healthy balances in the General and Water/Sewer funds, alongside a new strategy to save approximately $4,000 annually by altering tax bill distributions.
• Clerk Appointment Controversy: The Board was unable to reach a consensus on the appointment of Mo Aboneaaj as Township Clerk, leading to a failed motion and a subsequent special meeting.
• Public Concerns: Local residents raised issues regarding the amendment of livestock ordinances to allow chickens on smaller plots and sought information on utility and road improvements.

• Board Members Present: Supervisor Jim Slezak, Treasurer Tim Green, Trustee Lori Tallman, Trustee Matt Karr.
• Officials Present: Chief of Police Jay Rendon, Building Official Matt Place, Attorney Davis Lattie, Recording Secretary Jami Vert.
• Board Members Absent: Parks & Rec. Director Casey Reed, Deputy Chief of Police Jerry Harris.
• Other Attendees: Benjamin Simpson (Resident), Jim Morley (Resident).
• Candidates Mentioned: Mo Aboneaaj (Clerk Candidate).

• Budget Amendment: Approved a $7,700.00 budget amendment to address miscellaneous discrepancies.
• Road Projects:
  • Approved Court Street Paving Project (agreement with GCRC).
  • Approved Maple Road Paving Project using CBDG funds.
  • Approved Irish Road and Lippincott Blvd Reconstruction (widening and sidewalk construction).
  • Approved Gale Rd Culvert Construction over Black Creek.
• Clerk Appointment: A motion to appoint Mo Aboneaaj as Township Clerk was presented by Supervisor Slezak but failed to pass.

• Meeting Date: July 12, 2021.
• Special Meeting Date: July 14, 2021, at 4:00 P.M. (scheduled to revisit the Clerk appointment).
• Reporting Period: Treasurer's report covered June 2021; Board Expenditure Report covered June 10, 2021, through July 9, 2021.

• Meeting Location: Davison Township Municipal Center, 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423.

• Cost Savings: The Treasurer proposed stopping tax bills for those with mortgage codes to save the Township ~$4,000/year; the Supervisor emphasized reviewing all company contracts to save money.
• Infrastructure Necessity: The Irish Road/Lippincott project was presented as a way to ensure cost-effective sidewalk construction during the wider road reconstruction.

• June 2021 Total Revenues: $1,320,495.59.
• General Fund Balance: $1,004,488.54 (87.33% expended).
• Water and Sewer Fund Balance: $562,797.35 (91.74% expended).
• Board Expenditures (June 10 – July 9): $1,798,702.81.
• Project Costs:
  • Court Street Paving: $92,500.00 (projected).
  • Maple Road Paving: $15,750.00.
  • Irish Road/Lippincott Reconstruction: Township share is $100,000.00 of a $922,000.00 project.
  • Gale Rd Culvert: $30,000.00 (Township share).
• Building Department: 21 permits issued; construction cost of $574,418.00; revenue of $8,618.00.

• Adopt July 12 Agenda: MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY TALLMAN. Carried unanimously.
• Approve June 21, 28, and 30 Minutes: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY TALLMAN/SLEZAK. Carried unanimously.
• Approve June 2021 Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY SLEZAK, SECOND BY KARR. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY GREEN. Roll Call: Tallman–yes; Karr–yes; Green–yes; Slezak–yes. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Budget Amendment ($7,700): MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY SLEZAK. Roll Call: Green–yes; Slezak–yes; Karr–yes; Tallman–yes. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Court Street Paving: MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY KARR. Roll Call: Green–yes; Karr–yes; Tallman–yes; Slezak–yes. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Maple Road Paving: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY TALLMAN. Roll Call: Karr–yes; Green–yes; Slezak–yes; Tallman–yes. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Irish Road/Lippincott Reconstruction: MOTION BY SLEZAK, SECOND BY GREEN. Roll Call: Green–yes; Slezak–yes; Tallman–no; Karr–no. Carried.
• Approve Gale Rd Culvert Construction: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY GREEN. Roll Call: Karr–yes; Green–yes; Tallman–yes; Slezak–yes. Carried unanimously.
• Appoint Mo Aboneaaj as Clerk: MOTION BY SLEZAK, SECOND BY GREEN. Roll Call: Slezak–yes; Tallman–no; Karr–no; Green–yes. Motion failed.
• Hold Special Meeting (July 14): MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY SLEZAK. Roll Call: Slezak–yes; Green–yes; Slezak–yes; Tallman–no; Karr–no. Carried.
• Adjournment: MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY SLEZAK. Carried unanimously.

• Special Meeting: A special meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 4:00 P.M. to finalize the appointment of the Township Clerk.