General Summary #

The Davison Township Board of Trustees held a special meeting via Zoom on November 30, 2002, to address specific labor-related matters. The meeting included a period of Executive Session to review attorney opinions and discuss ongoing labor issues.

The primary focus of the open session was the role of the appointed Deputy Clerk. The board moved to maintain the Deputy Clerk's duties as the non-assigned statutory duties of the Clerk's office, as determined by the township attorney. The board also established a monthly compensation amount for these duties, pending future reviews and negotiations with the Union.

Key People #

  • Jim Slezak: Supervisor
  • Mary Miller: Clerk
  • Tim Green: Treasurer
  • Lori Tallman: Trustee
  • Matthew Karr: Trustee
  • David Lattie: Attorney
  • Gouri Sashital: Attorney

What #

  • Agenda Adoption: A motion by Slezak, seconded by Karr, was made to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
  • Executive Session: A motion by Green, seconded by Slezak, was made to convene to Executive Session at 8:35 am to discuss labor issues and written attorney opinions.
    • Roll Call: Yes: Miller, Green, Tallman, Karr, Slezak.
  • Deputy Clerk Duties: A motion by Tallman, seconded by Green, was made: "that the appointed Deputy Clerk’s job duties will remain the non-assigned statutory duties of the Clerk’s office as determined by the township attorney with review for additional duties to be discussed by the board at a later date and with further negotiations with the Union."
    • Roll Call: Yes: Green, Tallman, Karr, Slezak; No: Miller. (Motion carried).
  • Deputy Clerk Compensation: A motion by Tallman, seconded by Green, was made to set approved compensation for non-assigned statutory duties to the appointed Deputy Clerk in the amount of $100 per month until further determination by the board.
    • Roll Call: Yes: Slezak, Karr, Tallman, Green; No: Miller. (Motion carried).

Financial Details #

  • Deputy Clerk Compensation: Approved compensation for non-assigned statutory duties is set at $100 per month.

Action Items #

  • The board will review additional duties for the Deputy Clerk at a later date.
  • Further negotiations with the Union regarding Deputy Clerk duties are required.