1-13-20

The regular meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees was held at the Kurt & Marge Soper Nature Center. The session began with the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes from December 2019. The Treasurer's report was presented, noting substantial receipts for December 2019 and significant expenditures for the period leading into January 2020.

The Board addressed several pieces of new business, including a presentation on student voting processes by Jessica Thompson and a tribute to the Soper family. Significant legislative actions included the approval of Park Ordinance 60-5, which updates regulations regarding vaping and marijuana, and the approval of rezoning for a property on Court Street. Additionally, the Board approved multiple budget amendments related to cemetery signage, water and sewer infrastructure, and general funds.

• Recreation Planning: The Board approved Resolution 2020-1, adopting the Davison Area Area Recreation Plan for the 2020-2024 period to facilitate participation in state grant programs.
• Zoning Change: The Board approved the rezoning of 8045 Court Street from Residential Urban Single Family (RU-1) to General Commercial (GC).
• Ordinance Update: Park Ordinance 60-5 was updated to streamline existing language and include specific regulations concerning e-cigarettes, vaping, and marijuana products.
• Tax Assessment Correction: A correction was approved for parcel 05-36-200-007 to reclassify a campground as a single improved unit for Police and Fire Special assessments.

• Tim Elkins: Supervisor
• Cindy Shields: Clerk
• Matthew Karr: Trustee
• Travis Howell: Trustee
• David Lattie: Attorney
• Rick Freeman: Chief of Police
• Jeremy Smith: Planning/Zoning Administrator
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec Director
• Jessica Thompson: Presenter (SOS MI Collegiate & SATF)
• Representative Kennedy: Presenter (Tribute to Sopers)

• Agenda & Minutes: Approved the January 13, 2020, agenda and the December 9, 2019, meeting minutes and public hearing minutes.
• DDA Planning: Set a public hearing for the Amended Development Plan & Tax Increment Finance Plan.
• Budget Amendments: Approved three distinct budget amendments (Cemetery, Water & Sewer, and General).
• Rezoning: Approved Case #16-RZ-92.
• Ordinance Approval: Approved Davison Township Park Ordinance 60-5.

• Meeting Date: January 13, 2020
• DDA Public Hearing: February 10, 2020, at 7:00 PM
• Upcoming Fire Authority Meetings: January 28, 2020, and February 26, 2020, at 6:00 PM

• Meeting Location: Kurt & Marge Soper Nature Center, 10069 E. Atherton Road, Davison, MI 48423.
• Rezoning Location: 8045 Court Street.

• December 2019 Total Receipts: $387,126.59
• Dec 2019 – Jan 13, 2020 Expenditures: $1,515,396.56
• Cemetery Budget Amendment: $21,000 (for signs)
• Water & Sewer Budget Amendment: $55,283.97
• General Budget Amendment: $334,500

• Adopt Agenda: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Dec 9, 2019 Minutes: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.
• Set DDA Public Hearing: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.
• Special Assessment Correction: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Howell, Shields.
• Resolution 2020-1 (Recreation Plan): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Karr, Howell, Shields, Elkins.
• Park Ordinance 60-5: MOTION BY HOWELL, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Roll call: Yes—Howell, Shields, Elkins, Karr.
• Case #16-RZ-92 (Rezoning): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell.
• Cemetery Budget Amendment: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR. Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Howell, Shields.
• Water & Sewer Budget Amendment: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Karr, Howell, Shields, Elkins.
• General Budget Amendment: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Karr, Howell, Shields, Elkins.

• Public Hearing: Conduct public hearing for the Amended Development Plan & Tax Increment Finance Plan on February 10, 2020.
• Election Recruitment: Clerk Cindy Shields is continuing to sign up Election Inspectors.
• Police Recruitment: Chief Rick Freeman is interviewing for two Police Officers.

• Davison Township Park Ordinance 60-5
• Resolution 2020-1 (Davison Area Recreation Plan)
• Case #16-RZ-92 (Rezoning Request)