5.9.2022

The Davison Township Board met on May 9, 2022, to conduct routine business, including the approval of previous minutes and the treasurer's report. The meeting addressed significant local infrastructure updates, such as upcoming road closures on Lapeer Road and the expansion of lane capacity on Gale/Lapeer Road.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to new business, specifically regarding zoning and budget amendments. The board approved new zoning permit requirements for all sheds to prevent property disputes and authorized a $9,500 budget amendment to purchase a new truck for code enforcement. Additionally, Clerk Patrick Miller presented a future proposal to expand the Clerk's department to three full-time positions to handle increased election and administrative demands.

• Zoning Changes: A new requirement was approved stating that all sheds, regardless of size (even those under 200 square feet), now require a zoning permit to prevent installation errors and property disputes.
• Infrastructure: Significant roadwork is scheduled, including a closure of the Lapeer Road overpass from May 11 through June 2022, and widening projects starting in July 2022.
• Staffing and Operations: The Clerk’s department is preparing for an expansion of full-time roles to manage election integrity and security, following the upcoming retirement of Chief Deputy Clerk Alma Gay.
• Law Enforcement: The Police Department is finalizing a background check for a new officer and preparing two officers for upcoming bike training.

• Jim Slezak: Supervisor
• Patrick Miller: Clerk
• Tim Green: Treasurer
• Lori Tallman: Trustee
• Matt Karr: Trustee
• David Lattie: Attorney
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• Jerry Harris: Deputy Chief of Police
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Alma Gay: Chief Deputy Clerk (retiring)
• Ellen Ellenburg: Resident/Former Burton City Councilwoman
• Rebecca Jurva-Brinn: Candidate for Circuit Court Judge
• Matt Morris: Resident

• Repeal of Ordinance NO. 2010-22: The board voted unanimously to repeal this ordinance.
• Henderson Road Resurfacing: Approval of aggregate resurfacing from Lippincott Road to Atherton Road.
• Zoning Permit Update: Approval of required zoning permits for all sheds.
• Budget Amendment: Approval of $9,500.00 to purchase a new truck for code enforcement.
• AFC Home Update: Confirmation that the facility is licensed for up to six residents and overseen by the State.

• May 9, 2022: Date of the board meeting.
• May 11, 2022 – End of June 2022: Lapeer Road overpass closure.
• July 2022: Lane widening/closure at Gale Road/Lapeer Road to C&L Ward.
• May 20, 2022 @ 11:00 AM: Scheduled Budget Workshop.
• End of June/July 2022: Anticipated retirement of Chief Deputy Clerk Alma Gay.

• Davison Township Municipal Center: Location of the meeting (1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI).
• Henderson Road: Location of upcoming resurfacing project.

• Zoning Permits: To alleviate "headaches" and legal issues regarding people placing sheds on incorrect property or without proper regulation.
• Budget Amendment: To replace a vehicle for code enforcement because the previous model no longer qualifies for "bid assist" pricing.
• Clerk Department Expansion: To ensure sufficient staff for the upcoming August Primary and November General Elections as the township grows.

• Treasurer's Report (Total Receipts): $573,090.25 (General: $82,466.60; Water/Sewer: $490,623.65).
• Year-to-Date Expenditures (General): $5,574,252.52 (out of $8,511,5333.00 budget).
• Year-to-Date Expenditures (Water/Sewer): $5,277,698.11 (out of $7,114,991.00 budget).
• Board Expenditures Approval: $1,083,555.68 for the period 04/11/2022-05/08/2022.
• Henderson Road Project: Township's portion is $25,080.69.
• Building Department Revenue (April): $1,299,793.00 (total revenue) and $12,243.00 (total billed).
• Budget Amendment: $9,500.00 for the new code enforcement truck.

• Adopt May 9, 2022 Agenda: Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried unanimously.
• Approve April 11, 2022 Minutes: Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried unanimously.
• Approve April 11, 2022 Closed Session Minutes: Motion by Karr, Second by Miller. Carried unanimously.
• Approve April 18, 2022 Special Minutes: Motion by Karr, Second by Miller. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Karr, Second by Miller. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures ($1,083,555.68): Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Roll Call: Green (Yes), Karr (Yes), Miller (Yes), Tallman (Yes), Slezak (Yes). Carried unanimously.
• Repeal Ordinance NO. 2010-22: Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Roll Call: Tallman (Yes), Miller (Yes), Karr (Yes), Green (Yes), Slezak (Yes). Carried unanimously.
• Approve Henderson Road Resurfacing: Motion by Green, Second by Karr. Roll Call: Miller (Yes), Karr (Yes), Green (Yes), Tallman (Yes), Slezak (Yes). Carried unanimously.
• Approve Zoning Permit Applications (Sheds): Motion by Tallman, Second by Miller. Roll Call: Green (Yes), Karr (Yes), Miller (Yes), Tallman (Yes), Slezak (Yes). Carried unanimously.
• Approve Budget Amendment ($9,500.00): Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Roll Call: Green (Yes), Karr (Yes), Miller (Yes), Tallman (Yes), Slezak (Yes). Carried unanimously.

• Investigation: Treasurer Green and Clerk Miller to investigate the details of check number 79712 and check number 79754.
• Communication: Attorney Lattie to ensure residents are informed about the AFC Home license status.
• Public Notification: Building Official Place to post the new shed permit requirements on the website and notify the local newspaper.
• Staffing Proposal: Clerk Miller to prepare a formal proposal for the expansion of the Clerk's Department and submit it to the labor attorney for review.

• Ordinance NO. 2010-22: Repealed.
• Shed Regulations: All sheds (including those under 200 sq ft) now require a zoning permit.
• Legal Correspondence: Attorney Lattie noted legal correspondence regarding a lawsuit involving the County Clerk and local Clerks.