9-18-19 (Special)

The Davison Township Board of Trustees convened a special meeting on September 18, 2019, to handle several administrative and regulatory matters. The session included a public hearing regarding the expansion of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) district, which aims to include additional parcels to capture increased taxable value for local business beautification and maintenance.

The Board also focused on significant financial and personnel updates, specifically approving the 2019 OPEB Actuarial Report and a required Corrective Action Plan following a report to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Additionally, the Board reviewed a rezoning request for Case #16-RZ-91 and finalized the promotion of the Planning/Zoning Administrator.

• DDA Expansion: The expansion aims to capture increased taxable value from other taxing authorities to fund business area maintenance and beautification.
• OPEB Liability Reduction: The 2019 Actuarial Report showed a $5.6 million reduction in OPEB liability due to new pay-as-you-go calculation methods.
• OPEB Compliance: The Board approved a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to satisfy Michigan Department of Treasury requirements, aiming for a 40% funding level within two years.
• Rezoning Approval: The Board approved the rezoning of a parcel from General Commercial to Residential Urban Single Family.

• Tim Elkins: Township Supervisor
• Cindy Shields: Township Clerk
• Matthew Karr: Township Trustee
• Travis Howell: Township Trustee
• David Lattie: Attorney
• Jeremy Smith: Zoning/Planning Administrator (promoted)
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Pat Miller: Township Treasurer (Absent)
• Public Commenters: Randy Minto, Cathy Pingot, Joe Persi, Nick Panchula, Charles Brennam, and Lisa Miller.

• Public Hearing for DDA Expansion: Discussion regarding the inclusion of omitted parcels in the DDA district. Residents raised concerns regarding property owner impact, use of captured funds, property maintenance requirements, and landscaping/setbacks.
• Approval of OPEB Actuarial 2019 Report: Acceptance of the Watkins Ross report showing a 25.9% funding level.
• Approval of OPEB Corrective Action Plan: Approval of the plan to address the Michigan Department of Treasury waiver report.
• Rezoning Case #16-RZ-91: Approval of a request to rezone property from General Commercial to Residential Urban Single Family.
• Promotion of Planning/Zoning Administrator: Approval of Jeremy Smith’s promotion effective October 3, 2019.

• September 18, 2019: Date of the special meeting.
• July 1, 2017: The date the OPEB plan began closing.
• October 3, 2019: Effective date for the new Planning/Zoning Administrator.
• October 7, 2019 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM): Scheduled clean-up day at Davison Cemetery.
• October 8, 2019 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM): Scheduled clean-up day at Pine Grove Cemetery.

• $5.6 million: The amount of reduction in OPEB liability reported in the 2019 Actuarial Report.
• 25.9%: The current funding level for OPEB.
• 12%: The target ADC ratio mentioned in the Corrective Action Plan.

• Adopt the Agenda: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Motion carried unanimously.
• Approval of OPEB Actuarial 2019 Report: MOTION BY ELKINS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Howell, Shields. Motion carried.
• Approval of OPEB Corrective Action Plan: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Karr, Howell, Shields, Elkins. Motion carried.
• Rezoning Case #16-RZ-91: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Howell, Shields, Elkins, Karr. Motion carried.
• Amend the Agenda: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. All aye; motion carried.
• Promotion of Jeremy Smith: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Motion carried unanimously.

• Ordinance 52: Referenced during public comment regarding property use and zoning.
• Rezoning Case #16-RZ-91: Official rezoning request from General Commercial to Residential Urban Single Family.
• Michigan Department of Treasury: Regulatory body associated with the OPEB waiver report and Corrective Action Plan.