5-29-19 (Budget)

The Budget Workshop was convened to discuss the 2019-2020 proposed budget for Davison Township. The meeting covered several administrative and financial items, including the authorization of signatories for MERS contracts to allow for changes to employer contribution caps, and a detailed discussion regarding the replacement of the Supervisor's vehicle.

The session also included a high-level review of the upcoming fiscal year's budget, noting a total projected revenue and expenditure of over $8.1 million. The board reviewed specific adjustments to departmental wages, road projects, and software expenditures.

• Tim Elkins: Supervisor
• Cindy Shields: Clerk
• Pat Miller: Treasurer
• Matthew Karr: Trustee
• Travis Howell: Trustee
• Rick Freeman: Chief of Police
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director

• Agenda Adoption: The agenda was adopted as presented.
• MERS Resolution: A resolution was passed to designate the Clerk as the primary and the Supervisor as the secondary signatory for MERS contracts and service credit purchase approvals. This allows the Clerk to sign amendments, such as increasing the employer cap to 14.5% for Division I employees.
• Supervisor's Vehicle: The board debated whether to purchase a new vehicle or a used one. While a motion to purchase a new vehicle was denied, the board ultimately decided to allow for the purchase of a vehicle with a maximum cost of $25,000, which includes the trade-in of the current vehicle.
• 2019-2020 Budget Review: The board reviewed the proposed budget, specifically discussing police department revenues, wages allocated to the Water/Sewer Fund, Building Department contract labor, and various road and software line items.

• Meeting Date: May 29, 2019
• Meeting Duration: 7:00 pm to 8:02 pm

• Location: Davison Township Municipal Building, 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423

• Proposed 2019-2020 Budget: Total revenues and expenditures are projected at $8,187,402.
• Supervisor's Vehicle Budget: A maximum allowable cost of $25,000 (including the trade-in of the current vehicle) was established.
• Vehicle Cost Discussion: It was noted that a new vehicle would cost approximately $28,000 after a $4,000 to $5,000 trade-in.

• Adopt the Agenda: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.
• Resolution Establishing Authorized Signatories for MERS Contracts: MOTION BY ELKINS, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried. (Roll call: Yes – Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).
• Purchase of New Vehicle (as proposed by Tim Elkins): MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Denied. (Roll call: Yes – Miller, Elkins; No – Howell, Karr, Shields).
• Allow $25,000 maximum cost for Supervisor's vehicle (including trade-in): MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried. (Roll call: Yes – Shields, Elkins, Miller; No – Karr, Howell).

• Supervisor's Vehicle: The Supervisor is tasked with researching a used vehicle that fits within the $25,000 maximum cost (including trade-in).