6-8-20

The regular meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees was held on June 8, 2020, at the Township Municipal Building. The meeting addressed several critical administrative and financial matters, including the approval of previous meeting minutes, the adoption of the upcoming fiscal year's budget, and the establishment of salaries for the Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Trustees.

The board also reviewed the 2020-2021 budget for the Davison-Richfield Area Fire Authority and addressed necessary maintenance for the Phillips Drain. Amidst the discussion of the 2020-2021 budget, officials noted financial challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically regarding decreased revenue from park closures and a reduction in State Revenue Sharing.

• Budget Approval: The 2020-2021 Township Budget was approved with balanced revenues and expenditures of $7,875,364.
• Officer Salaries: The board passed four separate resolutions to establish the salaries for the Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Trustees for the upcoming period.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: The board approved funding for the dredging and cleaning of the Phillips Drain to mitigate historical flooding issues.
• Fire Authority Budget: The 2020-2021 budget for the Davison-Richfield Area Fire Authority was approved, with an estimated township portion of $400,267.
• Fiscal Impact of COVID-19: The board noted that the upcoming budget reflects lower revenues due to pandemic-related park closures and a $140,000 expected decrease in State Revenue Sharing.

• Tim Elkins: Supervisor
• Cindy Shields: Clerk
• Pat Miller: Treasurer
• Matthew Karr: Trustee
• Travis Howell: Trustee
• David Lattie: Attorney
• Rick Freeman: Chief of Police
• Gerald Harris: Deputy Chief of Police
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• Rhonda Clark: Recording Secretary
• Stephanie Witucki: Public commenter (candidate for 7th Circuit Court Judge)

• Agenda Amendment: Added Public Hearing as Item B before the 2020-2021 Township Budget.
• Phillips Drain Maintenance: Approved Resolution 2020-10 for dredging and cleaning the Phillips Drain at a cost of $7,600.
• Fire Authority Budget: Approved the 2020-2021 budget for the Davison-Richfield Area Fire Authority.
• 2020-2021 Township Budget: Approved a balanced budget of $7,875,364.
• Headlee Truth in Taxation: The board reviewed the statement regarding millage rate calculations, noting a slight decrease in the millage rate.
• 2019-2020 Budget Amendment: Approved amendments including a $97,316 increase in the General Fund and a $150,000 increase in expenditures for the Water/Sewer Fund.
• Holiday Schedule: Approved an amended holiday schedule to include Friday, May 28, 2021.

• Meeting Date: June 8, 2020
• Fiscal Year Reference: 2020-2021 Budget
• Holiday Addition: May 28, 2021

• May 2020 Revenue: $699,149.22
• Quarterly Report of Investments: $1,756,431.96
• May 8–June 2, 2020 Expenditures: $656,110.57
• Phillips Drain Maintenance Cost: $7,600
• Davison-Richfield Fire Authority Estimated Portion: $400,267
• 2020-2021 Township Budget Total (Revenue and Expenditure): $7,875,364
• Estimated Decrease in State Revenue Sharing: ~$140,000
• 2019-2020 General Fund Budget Amendment: Net increase of $97,316
• 2019-2020 Water/Sewer Fund Amendment: Net increase of $150,000 (expenditures)
• Supervisor Salary (Res 2020-6): $77,854.40
• Clerk Salary (Res 2020-7): $66,255.60
• Treasurer Salary (Res 2020-8): $54,522.25
• Trustee Salary (Res 2020-9): $14,730

• Adopt the Agenda: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.
• May 11, 18, 21, and 27 Minutes: MOTIONS BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL or SHIELDS. Carried unanimously.
• May 2020 Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Carried unanimously.
• Board Expenditures (May 8-Jun 2): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Yes- Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell).
• Resolution 2020-10 (Phillips Drain): MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY SHILD. Carried (Roll call: Yes- Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).
• Fire Authority 2020-2021 Budget: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY ELKINS. Carried (Roll call: Yes- Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields).
• 2020-2021 Township Budget: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Yes- Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins).
• Resolution 2020-5 (General Appropriations Act): MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Yes- Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr).
• Resolution 2020-6 (Supervisor Salary): MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Yes- Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell).
• Resolution 2020-7 (Clerk Salary): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Yes- Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).
• Resolution 2020-8 (Treasurer Salary): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Carried (Roll call: Yes- Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields).
• Resolution 2020-9 (Trustee Salary): MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Carried (Roll call: Yes- Karr, Miller, Elkins, Howell, Shields).
• 2019-2020 Budget Amendment: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY KARR. Carried (Roll call: Yes- Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr).
• 2020-2021 Amended Holiday Schedule: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.

• Resolution 2020-10: Phillips Drain Repair and/or Maintenance.
• Resolution 2020-5: General Appropriations Act Township.
• Resolution 2020-6: Establish Township Officers Salary - Supervisor.
• Resolution 2020-7: Establish Township Officers Salary - Clerk.
• Resolution 2020-8: Establish Township Officers Salary - Treasurer.
• Resolution 2020-9: Establish Township Officers Salary - Trustee.
• Headlee Truth in Taxation: Statement regarding millage rate calculations.