Davison Township

The records cover a period from 2019-02-11 to 2026-05-20, comprising 102 items. Source: Davison Township Board meeting minutes and agendas.

• Infrastructure Development: Ongoing projects involving road resurfacing, sewer/water improvements (KCI Project), and street lighting districts.
• Public Safety and Services: Frequent decisions regarding police department expansion, fire authority funding, and park security.
• Budgetary Management: Annual budget workshops, management of ARPA funds, and the implementation of special assessment districts.
• Land Use and Zoning: Regular reviews of rezoning requests, solar energy regulations, and development plans.
• Personnel and Labor Relations: Management of township staff vacancies, union contract negotiations (GELC), and departmental restructuring.

• 2026-01-29: Determined that new construction for a municipal building is estimated to be $3 million cheaper than a comprehensive renovation.
• 2025-06-26: Approved the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget (passed with one dissenting vote).
• 2024-06-24: Adopted the new 2024-2025 budget.
• 2024-04-30: Approved financing and resolutions for the Kearsley Creek Interceptor (KCI) Project.
• 2021-06-30: Unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-1 (General Appropriations Act Township).
• 2019-02-14: Reached consensus to place a police millage renewal/increase question on the November 2019 ballot.

• Municipal Building Strategy: Discussion of renovation vs. new construction $\rightarrow$ pending.
• Renewable Energy Moratorium: Decision made in February 2026 $\rightarrow$ ⏳ Still open.
• Police Department Expansion: Ongoing hiring and technology upgrades (FLOCK/dash cams) $\rightarrow$ ongoing.
• Parks and Recreation Reorganization: Controversial plan and layoffs $\rightarrow$ Resolved (withdrawn 2024-10-07).

• 2026-05-20: Agenda released for the upcoming May 20 budget workshop.
• 2026-04-26: Board addressed department updates and equipment replacement for April 13 meeting.
• 2026-01-29: Special meeting concluded that new construction is $3 million cheaper than renovating the existing building.
• 2026-01-12: Board approved subdivision resolutions but Ordinance 12-5 failed to pass.
• 2026-02-09: Board approved a new municipal building location on Davison Road and a moratorium on renewable energy.

• Police Millage Question: Target date for ballot placement set for November 2019.
• May 6th Election: Preparation for precinct consolidation via Resolution 2025-1.

• New Municipal Building — first seen 2025-01-13 $\rightarrow$ 2026-01-29: discussion of renovation vs. new construction $\rightarrow$ pending.
• Police Department Expansion — first seen 2021-04-16 $\rightarrow$ 2026-02-09: ongoing hiring of officers and implementation of new technology $\rightarrow$ ongoing.
• Parks and Recreation Management — first seen 2024-09-09 $\rightarrow$ 2025-01-13: management of reorganization plans and departmental policy $\rightarrow$ resolved.

• Renewable energy source moratorium — 2026-02-09 — ⏳ Still open at window end.
• Fleet leasing and communication software research — 2024-06-10 — ⏳ Still open at window end.
• Rivershyre #4 street lighting project — 2021-05-10 — ⏳ Still open at window end.
• Parks and Recreation reorganization and layoffs — 2024-09-09 — ✓ Resolved within the window.

• Plante Moran — 3 appearances — Auditor.
• Consumers Energy — 3 appearances — Utility provider.

• $811,072.77 — 2024-06-10 expenditure approval.
• $500,000 — 2019-05-22 allocation to MERS Division 1.
• $220,000 — 2019-02-11 commitment to MERS Retiree Healthcare.
• $210,000 — 2019-02-11 allocation for Lake Callis Pump Station.
• $79,090.40 — 2025-11-10 bid for Soper Center parking lot.
• $77,500 — 2019-07-17 property sale.
• $25,000 — 2019-05-29 cap for Supervisor's replacement vehicle.
• $20,000 — 2025-02-10 allocation for architectural drawings.

• 2025-06-26: The 2025-2026 budget adoption passed with one dissenting vote.
• 2021-06-14: The Board reached a deadlock regarding the appointment of a new Clerk.
• 2022-09-13: The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-1 to approve a wetland setback reduction.

• 2024-09-09: Significant public opposition to the Parks and Recreation reorganization and employee layoffs.
• 2021-08-09: Intense public debate regarding retiree health insurance coverage and emergency response times.
• 2019-09-09: Significant resident opposition to the proposed Blankenship Circle repaving project.

The window saw a major shift in infrastructure strategy, specifically the decision that new construction for the municipal building would be $3 million cheaper than renovation. Additionally, the township moved toward significant police expansion and technological upgrades (FLOCK/dash cams) while simultaneously navigating high-tension public debates over healthcare, parks reorganization, and land use. Finally, the period was defined by complex budgetary maneuvering to manage inflation, pension costs, and the allocation of ARPA funds.