11-9-20

The meeting was held at the Davison Township Municipal Center and presided over by Supervisor Tim Elkins. The session served as a transition period for the board, featuring farewell remarks from long-serving officials including Treasurer Pat Miller and Clerk Cindy Shields.

The agenda covered a range of municipal business, from approving the October 2020 Treasurer's report and expenditures to addressing long-term infrastructure needs like snow removal and the maintenance of the Veterans Court of Honor. The board also addressed legal and regulatory matters, including an ordinance clarification regarding retiree health benefits and the appointment of a designated Genesee County Assessor.

• CDBG Funding: The board approved "Option 1" for the 2022-2024 CDBG funding, focusing on the Senior Center parking lot, dumpster enclosure, and HVAC unit, while specifically excluding the Veterans Court of Honor project from this specific funding source.
• Cemetery Rate Adjustments: New rates for the burial of cremains were established to account for rising costs.
• Retiree Benefits: The board approved updates to Ordinance #12-4 to clarify coverage for surviving spouses and dependents of retired employees.
• Equipment Procurement: The board authorized the purchase of a Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle for trail maintenance and approved a capital outlay for the Police Department.
• Staffing/Appointments: The township moved to adopt an interlocal agreement to appoint Stacey Kaake as the Genesee County Designated Assessor.

• Tim Elkins: Supervisor
• Cindy Shields: Clerk
• Pat Miller: Treasurer
• Matthew Karr: Trustee
• Travis Howell: Trustee
• David Lattie: Attorney
• Rick Freeman: Chief of Police
• Jerry Harris: Deputy Chief
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• Stacey Kaake: Genesee County Designated Assessor (via appointment)

• Resolution #2020-21 (Public Act 152): Adopted an exemption from Public Act 152 Funded Health Insurance Contributions.
• Resolution #2020-23: Established an Interlocal Agreement for a designated County Assessor.
• Resolution #2020-22: Set new cemetery rates for the burial of cremains.
• Ordinance #12-4: Amended to clarify retiree health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses and dependents.
• Budget Amendment: Increased police department revenue via CARES Act reimbursement and increased police capital outlay.

• Meeting Date: November 9, 2020
• Assessor Deadline: The interlocal agreement for the County Assessor was required before December 31, 2020.
• Reporting Period: Treasurer’s report covered October 2020; Board expenditures covered October 16, 2020, through November 9, 2020.

• October 2020 Total Receipts: $887,112.54
• Board Expenditures (Oct 16 – Nov 9): $347,027.66
• CDBG 2022-2024 Funding: $154,800
• Veterans Court of Honor Project Allocation: Not to exceed $4,000
• Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle Purchase: $19,835 (from Flint New Holland)
• Police Department Capital Outlay Purchase Request: Not to exceed $16,000
• Police Department Budget Net Gain: $6,000 (following CARES Act reimbursement and equipment increase)

• Approval of Agenda: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR. Carried unanimously.
• Approval of October 19 Minutes: MOTION BY HOWELL, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried unanimously.
• Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Carried unanimously.
• Approval of Board Expenditures: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell).
• CDBG Funding (Option 1): MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).
• Adoption of Resolution #2020-21: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields).
• Adoption of Resolution #2020-23: MOTION BY ELKINS, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Carried (Roll call: Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins).
• Adoption of Resolution #2020-22: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell).
• Approval of Ordinance #12-4 Amendment: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr).
• Veterans Court of Honor Project Allocation: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).
• Purchase of Kubota RTV: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Miller; No—Howell, Shields).
• Police Department Equipment Purchase: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell).

• Pre-Application Form: Supervisor is authorized to sign the CDBG Pre-Application Form.
• Police Tactics/Legal Opinion: The board entered Executive Session to discuss police tactics and a written attorney opinion.