General Summary #

The October 16, 2023, meeting of the Davison Township Board was presided over by Supervisor Jim Slezak. The session covered a wide range of municipal business, including the approval of previous meeting minutes, financial reports, and various departmental updates from the Clerk, Parks & Rec, and Building departments.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to new business, specifically the approval of multiple resolutions for special assessments and rezoning requests. The Board also entered a closed session to discuss union requests regarding personnel compensation structures and finalized several staffing decisions involving resignations, new hires, and maternity leave coverage.

Key Points #

  • Departmental Updates: The Parks & Rec Director announced a $970,000 Spark grant and upcoming community events, while the Building Official reported 459 permits issued in September.
  • Public Concerns: Residents raised concerns regarding potential violations of the master plan, the need for road maintenance (sweeping mud/dirt), and questions regarding the availability of road bonds for new subdivisions.
  • Personnel Changes: The Board approved the resignation of a staff member in the Clerk’s Department and the hiring of Andrea Schaal as the new Director of Accounting and Finance.
  • Special Assessments: The Board moved forward with several assessments for essential services, including garbage, street lights, police, and fire.

Who #

  • Jim Slezak: Township Supervisor
  • Michael T. Leffler: Township Clerk
  • Tim R. Green: Township Treasurer
  • Matthew D. Karr: Township Trustee
  • Lori Tallman: Township Trustee
  • Matt Place: Building Official
  • Casey Reed: Parks & Rec Director
  • Andrea Schaal: Newly hired Director of Accounting and Finance
  • Kaitlin Pacheco: Staff member on maternity leave
  • Lisa Minto: Staff member filling in for Kaitlin Pacheco

What #

  • Resolutions Passed:
    • Resolution 2023-11: Establishing an early voting precinct.
    • Resolution 2023-12: Garbage Collection Special Assessment.
    • Resolution 2023-13: Street Light Special Assessment.
    • Resolution 2023-14: Police Special Assessment.
    • Resolution 2023-15: Fire Special Assessment.
  • Rezoning/Permits:
    • Case #16-RZ-104: Rezoning two parcels on Davison Road to public land.
    • Case #16-SP-2023-2: Approval of a radio tower for Calvary Bible Church of Lapeer.
  • Personnel Decisions: Approval of a position change from hourly to salary and the hiring of a new Director of Accounting and Finance.

When #

  • October 16, 2023: Date of the board meeting.
  • September 27, 2023: Retroactive start date for maternity leave pay coverage.
  • November 7, 2023: Scheduled special election.
  • December 8, 2023: Start of the "Trail of Lights" event.

Where #

  • Davison Township Municipal Center: 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423.

Financial Details #

  • Total Receipts: $2,672,009.10 (comprising General: $210,852.07; Water/Sewer: $801,478.44; and Tax: $1,659,678.59).
  • Year-to-Date Expenditures:
    • General Fund: $2,019,417.63 (Balance: $6,956,409.20).
    • Water and Sewer: $934,537.59 (Balance: $6,267,382.41).
  • Approved Board Expenditures: $7,254,153.26.
  • Spark Grant: $970,000.00 awarded to Parks & Rec.
  • Building Department (September): 459 permits with a total construction value of $658,821 and revenue of $41,588.00.
  • Personnel Pay Rates:
    • Director of Accounting and Finance: $40.00/hr.
    • Maternity Leave Coverage (Lisa Minto): $29.76/hr.

Votes/Decisions #

  • Adopt the Agenda: MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY LEFFLER; Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Sept 11, 2023 Minutes: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY KARR; Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY TALLman; Carried unanimously.
  • Approve Board Expenditures ($7,254,153.26): MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY LEFFLER; Roll Call: Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Green – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.
  • Rezoning Case #16-RZ-104: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY LEFFLER; Roll Call: Green – yes; Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.
  • Radio Tower Case #16-SP-2023-2: MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY LEFFLER; Roll Call: Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Green – yes; Karr – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2023-11 (Early Voting): MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY GREEN; Roll Call: Tallman – yes; Green – yes; Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2023-12 (Garbage Assessment): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY TALLMAN; Roll Call: Green – no; Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried.
  • Resolution 2023-13 (Street Light Assessment): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY LEFFLER; Roll Call: Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Green – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2023-14 (Police Assessment): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY GREEN; Roll Call: Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Green – yes; Karr – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.
  • Resolution 2023-15 (Fire Assessment): MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY TALLMAN; Roll Call: Green – yes; Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.
  • Accept HR/Accounting/Payroll Resignation: MOTION BY LEFFLER, SECOND BY GREEN; Roll Call: Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Green – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.
  • Change Township Position from Hourly to Salary: MOTION BY LEFFLER, SECOND BY GREEN; Roll Call: Karr – no; Leffler – yes; Tallman – no; Green – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried.
  • Hire Andrea Schaal ($40/hr): MOTION BY LEFFLER, SECOND BY GREEN; Roll Call: Tallman – no; Green – yes; Karr – no; Leffler – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried.
  • Approve Lisa Minto Maternity Coverage: MOTION BY LEFFLER, SECOND BY GREEN; Roll Call: Tallman – yes; Green – yes; Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.

Legal/Regulatory #

  • Case #16-RZ-104: Rezoning of two parcels on Davison Road to public land.
  • Case #16-SP-2023-2: Special Use Permit for a radio tower near Atherton and Washburn Road.
  • Resolution 2023-11: Establishing early voting precinct.
  • Resolution 2023-12: Garbage Collection Special Assessment.
  • Resolution 2023-13: Street Light Special Assessment.
  • Resolution 2023-14: Police Special Assessment.
  • Resolution 2023-15: Fire Special Assessment.