General Summary #
The meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:02 p.m. via Zoom. The board proceeded through standard procedural items, including the adoption of the agenda and approval of the previous month's minutes.
The session focused heavily on financial oversight, with the Treasurer presenting revenue figures and the Supervisor presenting expenditure reports for the period of February 4 through March 4, 2021. Departmental reports followed, covering updates on public office availability, upcoming elections, park improvements (including lighting and roofing), and building permits. The meeting adjourned early at 7:28 p.m. due to technical issues with the Zoom connection.
Who #
Board Members and Officials: * Jim Slezak: Supervisor * Mary Miller: Clerk * Tim Green: Treasurer * Matthew Karr: Trustee * Lori Tallman: Trustee * David Lattie: Attorney * Rick Freeman: Chief of Police * Jerry Harris: Deputy Chief of Police * Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director * Jeremy Smith: Planning/Zoning Admin. * Matt Place: Building Official * Matthew Smith: Deputy Clerk * Ashley West: Recording Secretary
Others Present: John Krueger, Travis Howell, Gary Gould, Jim Jourban, Jim Morey, Kaitlin Pacheco, Kristen Cooper, Michael Homan, Mike Pniewski, and Julie Koger.
Key Points #
- Public Access: Township offices are scheduled to reopen to the public on March 22, 2021.
- Veterans Park: An Eagle statue has arrived and is scheduled for placement this spring.
- Infrastructure & Parks: Updates were provided regarding lighting at the Soper Center, roofing for the Karen Miller Event Center, and upcoming Easter Egg Hunts.
- Building/Zoning: Reports were noted regarding permits and pump stations.
What #
- Agenda Adoption: Motion by Miller, seconded by Green; carried unanimously.
- Minutes Approval: Motion by Karr, seconded by Tallman, to approve the February 8, 2021, regular board meeting minutes; carried unanimously.
- Treasurer’s Report Approval: Motion by Slezak, seconded by Miller, to approve the February 2021 Treasurer’s Report; carried unanimously.
- Expenditure Approval: Motion by Miller, seconded by Green, to approve Board Expenditures from February 4, 2021, through March 4, 2021.
- Vote (Roll Call): Yes: Green, Miller, Slezak, Karr, Tallman. Motion carried.
When #
- March 8, 2021: Date of the regular board meeting.
- March 11, 2021 (7:00 P.M.): Scheduled Special Board Meeting.
- March 22, 2021: Date township offices will reopen to the public.
- May 04, 2021: Upcoming election date.
- Spring 2021: Expected timeframe for the placement of the Eagle statue.
Where #
- Davison Township Municipal Center: 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423 (Meeting conducted via Zoom).
Financial Details #
- February 2021 Total Revenues: $5,330,176.94 (Representing 62% of the General Budget and 61% of the Water & Sewer Budget).
- Board Expenditures (Feb 4, 2011 – March 4, 2021): $7,181,881.87.
Action Items #
- Public Communication: Address Jim Morey's request to be included in future updates/communications.
Public Comments #
- Jim Morey: Indicated he was not receiving township updates and requested to be added to the distribution list.