8-10-20

The regular meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees was held at the Township Municipal Building to address several administrative and regulatory matters. The meeting included the approval of financial reports for July 2020, the approval of previous meeting minutes, and discussions regarding police department accreditation for federal funding purposes.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the implementation of a new Medical Marihuana Caregiver Permit Ordinance (Ordinance #101). The ordinance aims to regulate caregivers through registration, fees, and inspections without preventing lawful cultivation under state law. Additionally, the board addressed election logistics by voting to relocate Precinct 5 to the Davison Missionary Church due to the increased volume of absentee ballots.

• Tim Elkins, Supervisor
• Cindy Shields, Clerk
• Pat Miller, Treasurer
• Matthew Karr, Trustee
• Travis Howell, Trustee
• David Lattie, Attorney
• Rick Freeman, Chief of Police
• Rhonda Clark, Recording Secretary
• Terri McDaniel, Resident (Public Comment)
• Tim Green, Resident (Public Comment)

• Agenda Amendment: The board voted to strike Item E from the presented agenda.
• Precinct 5 Relocation: Due to the large increase in absentee ballots, the board approved moving the Precinct 5 polling location to Davison Missionary Church, 1481 N. Gale Rd.
• Medical Marihuana Regulation: The board approved Ordinance #101, a two-step process requiring caregivers to obtain permits, pay fees, and undergo inspections. This also involves a new section in the Zoning Ordinance to limit growth areas.
• Police Accreditation: The Police Department is pursuing accreditation to maintain eligibility for federal funding.

• July 2020 Revenue: $1,558,554.43
• Expenditures (July 8 – August 4, 2020): $2,166,281.48

• Adopt Agenda (with amendments): MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Miller, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Shields. Motion carried.
• Approve July 13, 2020, Minutes (with corrections): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Miller, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Shields. Motion carried.
• Approve July 2020 Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Roll call: Yes—Miller, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Shields. Motion carried.
• Approve Expenditures (July 8 – August 4, 2020): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Roll call: Yes—Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell. Motion carried.
• Resolution 2020-13 (Move Precinct 5 to Davison Missionary Church): MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Miller, Elkins, Howell, Shields; No—Karr. Motion carried.
• Approve Ordinance #101 and Medical Marihuana Caregiver Permit Application: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Miller, Elkins, Howell, Shields; No—Karr. Motion carried.
• Adopt Resolution 2020-14: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Roll call: Yes—Miller, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Shields. Motion carried.

• Ordinance #101: Medical Marihuana Caregiver Permit Ordinance.
• Resolution 2020-13: Regarding the relocation of Precinct 5.
• Resolution 2020-14: Adopted during the session.
• Zoning Ordinance No. 16 (Section 1741): Proposed section to limit the zoning area for marijuana growth.
• Michigan Medical Marihuana Act: The regulatory framework under which the new permit process operates.

• Ordinance Updates: Update draft copies of the ordinance with one-year validation and corrected spelling of "marihuana" prior to obtaining signatures.
• Zoning Review: The Planning Commission is expected to review and recommend the proposed Section 1741 of the Zoning Ordinance to the Township Board within the next month.

• Terri McDaniel: Requested clarification on whether the new ordinance would address residential areas, growers, penalties, and the investigation of other ordinances.
• Tim Green: Recommended that the township establish a difficult and lengthy application process for medical marijuana cultivation, citing Vienna Township's success in preventing cultivation through strict regulation.