2.9.2026

The February 9, 2026, meeting of the Davison Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Jim Slezak. The board, consisting of the Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and two Trustees, reviewed previous meeting minutes, approved the agenda, and reviewed departmental reports from the Police, Parks & Recreation, and Clerk's offices.

The meeting featured significant administrative and operational updates, including discussions on road maintenance reporting through county and utility websites, and progress on the gas station ordinance. During the new business portion, the board took formal action on several key items, including the adoption of the Township’s Principles of Governance, the approval of a new fee schedule, and the selection of a new location for the Township Municipal Building.

• New Municipal Building: The board approved the Davison Road location for the new Township Municipal Building.
• Renewable Energy: The board adopted Resolution 2026-5, establishing a moratorium on renewable energy source use.
• Law Enforcement Personnel: A new police officer, Hayden Prine, was approved for hire at the 5-year rate, with a start date in mid-March.
• Infrastructure Reporting: The Supervisor advised residents to use the Genesee County Road Commission and Consumers Energy websites for reporting road and street light issues directly to ensure faster service and updates. Hall
• Public Concern: A member of the public raised concerns regarding the taxpayer costs and the specific location/necessity of a new municipal building.

• Jim Slezak: Township Supervisor
• Michael T. Leffler: Township Clerk
• Travis Howell: Township Treasurer
• Matthew D. Karr: Township Trustee
• Lori Tallman: Township Trustee
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• Jerry Harris: Deputy
• Casey Reed: Parks & Recreation Director
• Bill Delzer: Attorney
• Jerry Ostrander: Public Commenter
• Hayden Prine: Newly hired Police Officer

• Adopted: Agenda for February 9, 2026.
• Approved: Previous board minutes for January 12, 2026, and January 29, 2026.
• Approved: Township Principles of Governance.
• Approved: New fee schedule.
• Approved: Resolution 20 6-5 (Renewable Energy Source Use Moratorium).
• Approved: New municipal building location at the Davison Road Location.
• Approved: Expenditure of $8,225,681.92.

• February 9, 2026: Date of the board meeting.
• Mid-March 2026: Expected start date for new Police Officer Hayden Prine.
• January 12 & 29, 2026: Dates of previously reviewed meeting minutes.

• Infrastructure Efficiency: The Supervisor encouraged direct reporting to the Road Commission and Consumers Energy to bypass the Township middleman and receive faster updates.
• Personnel Management: Updates were provided regarding staff coverage during upcoming maternity leave.
• Public Accountability: The public comment period allowed residents to voice concerns regarding the financial burden of new building projects.

• Total Receipts: $3,374,795.82 (comprised of General: $859,018.10; Water and Sewer: $596,328.81; Tax: $1,919,448.91).
• Approved Board Expenditures: $8,225,681.92.
• MCLASS/OPEB: Over $250,000 paid out for MERs for OPEB.

• Board Expenditures: Motion by Karr, second by Leffler. Roll Call: Howell (Yes), Karr (Yes), Slezak (Yes), Leffler (Yes), Tallman (Yes). Result: Carried unanimously.
• Resolution 2026-5 (Renewable Energy Moratorium): Motion by Howell, second by Karr. Roll Call: Tallman (Yes), Leffler (Yes), Szek (Yes), Karr (Yes), Howell (Yes). Result: Carried unanimously.
• New Hire (Police Officer Hayden Prine): Motion by Leffler, second by Karr. Roll Call: Leffler (Yes), Tallman (Abstain), Howell (Yes), Karr (Yes), Slezak (Yes). Result: Carried.
• New Municipal Building Location: Motion by Leffler, second by Slezak. Roll Call: Howell (Yes), Karr (Yes), Slezak (Yes), Leffler (Yes), Tallman (Yes). Result: Carried unanimously.

• Road/Utility Maintenance: Residents are encouraged to use the Genesee County Road Commission and Consumers Energy websites for direct issue reporting.
• New Hire Onboarding: Prepare for the arrival of Police Officer Hayden Prine in mid-March.

• Resolution 2026-5: Renewable Energy Source Use Moratorium.
• Gas Station Ordinance: Currently under development by Supervisor Slezak.

2025 Police Department Statistics: * Calls for Service: 11,574 * Part I Crimes: 175 * Part II Crimes: 779 * Non-Criminal Reports: 860 * Traffic Crashes: 566 (99 total, 2 fatal) * Arrests: 570 * Traffic Stops: 3,011 * Citations: 1,048 * Residential Checks: 12,242 * Business Checks: 15,587