4-16-21 (Special)

The Davison Township Board of Trustees convened a special meeting at the Davison Township Municipal Center to address the upcoming vacancy in the Police Department. The primary focus of the meeting was the interview of Lieutenant Jay Rendon for the position of Chief of Police, which is scheduled to become vacant on July 1, 2021. During the interview, the board inquired about Rendon's future plans for the department.

Following the interview, the board moved to approve a conditional offer to Lieutenant Rendon. The meeting also included the standard adoption of the agenda and a brief public comment period, during which no community members participated. The meeting concluded with the board expressing gratitude to the outgoing Chief of Police, Rick Freeman, for his service and communication with the community.

• Jim Slezak: Supervisor
• Mary Miller: Clerk
• Tim Green: Treasurer
• Lori Tallman: Trustee
• Matt Karr: Trustee
• Rick Freeman: Chief of Police
• Jay Rendon: Lieutenant (Interviewee for Chief of Police)
• Ashley West: Recording Secretary
• Travis Howell: Attendee

• Agenda Adoption: The board moved to adopt the agenda as presented.
• Public Comment: A public comment period was held from 10:03 a.m. to 10:03 a.m.; no comments were made.
• Police Chief Appointment: The board interviewed Lt. Jay Rendon and subsequently approved a conditional offer for him to serve as the new Chief of Police.

• Meeting Date: April 16, 2021
• Effective Date for New Chief: July 1, 2021

• Adoption of Agenda: MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY MILLER. Result: Carried unanimously.
• Conditional Offer for Chief of Police: MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY KARR to approve conditional offer to Jay Rendon upon acceptance for new Chief of Police beginning July 1, 2021. Roll Call: Yes—MILLER, GREEN, TALLMAN, KARR, SLEZAK. Result: Carried unanimously.
• Adjournment: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY GREEN. Result: Carried unanimously.