3-14-22

The meeting of the Davison Township Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Supervisor Jim Slezak at the Township Municipal Center. The session covered a wide range of municipal business, beginning with the approval of previous meeting minutes and the adoption of the current agenda. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the ongoing formation and governance of the Davison-Richfield Fire Authority, specifically regarding resident representation and the management of burn permits.

The board also addressed personnel needs within the Clerk's department due to upcoming retirements and addressed infrastructure maintenance, including epoxy overlays for the Gale Road culvert and the Court Street bridge. The meeting concluded with several administrative updates regarding upcoming elections, budget amendments for the Senior Center, and changes to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting schedule.

• Fire Authority Agreement: The board approved the Davison-Richable Fire Authority Agreement despite discussions regarding the level of resident representation on the board and the transfer of burn permit authority to the new entity.
• Clerk’s Department Staffing: Due to upcoming retirements (Alma) and departures (Sheila), the board approved the hiring of a new full-time Clerk’s department employee to ensure continuity of operations and election preparation.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: The board authorized funds for the repair of the Gale Road culvert and an epoxy overlay for the Court Street bridge.
• Fee Schedule Updates: The board approved changes to the Township Fee Schedule to bring charges more in line with neighboring municipalities in Genesee County.
• ZBA Schedule Change: A motion passed to move the ZBA meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., effective April 2022.

• Jim Slezak: Township Supervisor
• Tim Green: Township Treasurer
• Patrick Miller: Township Clerk
• Lori Tallman: Township Trustee
• Matt Karr: Township Trustee
• David Lattie: Township Attorney
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• Jerry Harris: Deputy Chief
• Brian Flewelling: Present (regarding Fire Authority)
• Paul Junge: Member of the public (Congressional candidate)
• Jim Morey: Member of the public

• Davison-Richfield Fire Authority Agreement: Approved; discussion focused on board composition and burn permit regulations.
• Township Fee Schedule Changes: Approved; involves increasing certain multipliers to align with local standards.
• Infrastructure Repairs: Approved epoxy overlay/repair for Gale Road culvert and Court Street bridge.
• Staffing Decision: Approved the hiring of a full-time Clerk’s position.
• Budget Amendment: Approved a $2,000 increase for the Senior Center fire alarm system.
• Election Appointments: Approved various election inspectors and counting board members for the May election.

• March 14, 2022: Date of the meeting.
• May 3, 2023: Upcoming election for the Kearsley bond proposal.
• April 2022: Effective date for the new ZBA meeting time.
• End of June 2022: Anticipated retirement of Clerk's department staff member Alma.

• Treasurer’s Report Total Receipts: $7,846,778.64.
  • General Fund Income: $1,932,526.77.
  • Water and Sewer Income: $471,362.76.
  • Tax Income: $5,442,889.11.
• Board Expenditures (2/11/2022 – 3/10/2022): $5,501,499.89.
• Gale Road Culvert Repair: $5,000.
• Court Street Bridge Epoxy Overlay: $11,000.
• Senior Center Fire Alarm System Budget Increase: $2,000 (from $50,600.00 to $52,600.00).
• Building Department Revenue (February): $1,096.00 from permits valued at approximately $20,000.

• Adopt Agenda: Motion by Green, Second by Karr. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Feb 14 & Feb 23 Minutes: Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures ($5,501,499.89): Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Roll Call: Karr (Yes), Green (Yes), Tallman (Yes), Miller (Yes), Slezak (Yes). Carried unanimously.
• Approve Davison-Richfield Fire Authority Agreement: Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Roll Call: Green (Yes), Tallman (No), Miller (Yes), Slezak (Yes), Karr (Yes). Passed.
• Approve Gale Road Culvert Repair: Motion by Green, Second by Karr. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Court Street Bridge Overlay: Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Township Fee Schedule Changes: Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Roll Call: Karr (Yes), Green (Yes), Tallman (Yes), Miller (No), Slezak (Yes). Carried.
• Approve Election Inspectors/Boards: Multiple motions by Karr, Seconded by Tallman/Green. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Senior Center Fire Alarm Budget Amendment: Motion by Tallman, Second by Karr. Carried unanimously.
• Change ZBA Meeting Time (6 PM to 7 PM): Motion by Tallman, Second by Miller. Roll Call: Tallman (Yes), Miller (Yes), Green (No), Karr (Yes), Slezak (No). Carried.
• Approve Hiring Full-Time Clerk's Employee: Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.

• Clerk's Department: Proceed with the interview and hiring process for a full-time employee.
• ZBA: Implement the new 7:00 p.m. meeting time starting in April.
• Parks & Rec: Continue seeking donations for candy, toys, and baskets for the Easter egg hunt.
• Fire Authority: Continue through the studies regarding the new municipal corporation.