7-13-20

The regular meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees was held on July 13, 2020, at the Davison Township Municipal Center. The meeting was presided over by Supervisor Tim Elkins and covered a range of administrative, financial, and community-related issues, including the approval of previous minutes, treasurer's reports, and significant expenditures.

The Board addressed several infrastructure projects, specifically the repair of the Veterans Memorial and the Black Creek Nature Trail. Additionally, the meeting covered legal and regulatory matters, such as the enforcement of ordinances against a local marijuana grow operation and updates to employee benefit structures via Ordinance 12-3.

• Marijuana Grow Operation: Supervisor Elkins provided updates on the legal steps taken to address an unauthorized grow operation in Vassar Park, noting that the matter has moved to the court system following several unrectified notices.
• Infrastructure Improvements: The Board approved significant expenditures for the repair of the Veterans Memorial and the Black Creek Nature Trail.
• Service Contract Renewals: The Board approved renewals for both I.T. Right services and the G2G Cloud Services for credit card processing.
• Budgetary Adjustments: Amendments were made to the 2020-2021 budget to account for insurance premiums and increased computer service costs.

• Tim Elkins: Township Supervisor
• Cindy Shields: Township Clerk
• Pat Miller: Township Treasurer
• Matthew Karr: Township Trustee
• Travis Howell: Township Trustee
• David Lattie: Township Attorney
• Rick Freeman: Chief of Police
• Jerry Harris: Deputy Chief of Police
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Andrew Wykes: Representative of Estate Gardening
• Dawn Weier: Candidate for 67th District Court Judge

• I.T. Right Service Contract Renewal: Approval of a contract renewal for $26,712 with a 3-year price lock.
• G2G Renewal Agreement: Approval of an interlocal agreement with Oakland County for over-the-counter credit card services.
• Veterans Memorial Repair: Approval of "Option 2" to replace the existing tile and fix the cement base and lighting, with a budget not to exceed $30,000.
• Black Creek Trail Repair: Awarded the contract for "Option 3" to Waldorf & Sons in the amount of $91,335.
• Resolution 2020-11: Adoption of a resolution assigning the Supervisor and Clerk as signatories for the Genesee County CDBG Program.
• Ordinance 12-3 Amendment: Approval of an amendment changing the benefits structure for employees hired, elected, or appointed on or after July 1, 2020.

• Meeting Date: July 13, 2020
• Marijuana Court Hearing: Expected on or around August 10, 2020.
• Black Creek Trail Project Start: Scheduled for mid-August 2020.
• Effective Date for Ordinance 12-3: July 1, 2020.

• June 2020 Revenue: $1,236,820.63
• Board Expenditures (June 3 – July 7, 2020): $1,161,568.49
• I.T. Right Contract Cost: $26,712
• Veterans Memorial Repair Limit: Not to exceed $30,000
• Black Creek Trail Repair Cost: $91,335 (Awarded to Waldorf & Sons)
• Budget Amendment: $3,600 increase for computer services

• Adopt the Agenda: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.
• Approve June 8, 2020 Minutes: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.
• Approve June 2020 Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures (June 3 - July 7): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell).
• I.T. Right Service Contract Renewal: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).
• G2G Renewal Agreement: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields).
• Veterans Memorial Repair (Option 2): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins).
• Black Creek Trail Repair (Waldorf & Sons): MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr).
• 2020-2021 Budget Amendment: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell).
• Resolution 2020-11: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).
• Amendment to Ordinance 12-3: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields).

• Ordinance 12-3: Amendment regarding retirement benefits/health insurance eligibility for new hires.
• Resolution 2020-11: Assignment of signatories for Genesee County CDBG Program.
• Civil Infraction Notice: Issued July 3, 2020, regarding the Vassar Park marijuana grow operation.