5-10-21

The May 10, 2021, regular meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees focused heavily on departmental updates and significant infrastructure proposals. The board reviewed the Treasurer’s report, noting healthy revenues for the fiscal year, and addressed the upcoming resignation of Clerk Mary Miller.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public hearings regarding street lighting districts. While the board discussed the merits and costs of the Rivershyre #4 lighting project, they ultimately decided to put the matter on hold to investigate maps and coordination with Consumers Energy. The board also addressed community concerns during public comment periods, ranging from roadwork to backyard chicken regulations.

• Staffing Changes: Clerk Mary Miller announced her resignation, effective May 31, 2021.
• Infrastructure: The board decided not to move forward with the Carriage Trails street lighting district and postponed the Rivershyre #4 project.
• Public Services: Recycling services experienced delays due to COVID-19 related staff absences.
• Community Events: The Festival of Flags is scheduled for June 9–13, 2021.
• Economic Development: The Building Department reported over $1.6 million in construction value for April 2021, including new arrivals such as Jersey Mike's.

• Board Members Present: Supervisor Jim Slezak, Clerk Mary Miller, Treasurer Tim Green, Trustee Lori Tallman, Trustee Matthew Karr.
• Officials Present: Attorney David Lattie, Chief of Police Rick Freeman, Deputy Chief of Police Jerry Harris, Parks & Rec. Director Casey Reed, Building Official Matt Place.
• Absent Members: Planning/Zoning Admin. Charm Healy.
• Public Commenters: Jim Morey, Brent Duby, Troy Rider, Mark Latchana, Kent Jones, Mark Wright.

• Approval of Minutes: The board approved the April 12, 2021, and April 16, 2021, meeting minutes.
• Financial Approvals: The board approved the April 2021 Treasurer’s Report and the Board Expenditures report.
• Meeting Schedule Revision: The meeting time for the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals was moved from 7:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
• Holiday Schedule: The township holiday schedule was amended to move Labor Day to September 3 and remove New Year's Day (January 3) from the schedule.
• Street Lighting Postponement: The Rivershyre #4 street lighting project was moved to the July agenda for further investigation.

• Meeting Date: May 10, 2021.
• Clerk Resignation Date: May 31, 2021.
• Lake Callis Opening: May 29, 2021.
• Festival of Flags: June 9–13, 2021.
• Next Project Review: July 2021 (for Rivershyre #4 lighting).

• Meeting Location: Davison Township Municipal Center, 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423.
• Project Locations: Rivershyre #4 District, Carriage Trails District, Black Rock Plaza (Jersey Mike's), and the old VFW hall on Lapeer Rd (Power Motor Sports).

• April 2021 Revenue: $927,791.61 (75% of General Budget; 76% of Water & Sewer Budget).
• Board Expenditures (April 9 – May 10): $1,388,457.16.
• Building Permits (April 2021): 21 permits with a construction value of over $1.6 million.
• Rivershyre #4 Lighting Cost: $54,354.15 total, to be assessed over 3 years at approximately $1,264.05 per parcel ($421.35 annually).

• Adopt Agenda: Motion by Miller, seconded by Green. Carried unanimously.
• Approve April 12 Minutes: Motion by Green, seconded by Miller. Carried unanimously.
• Approve April 16 Minutes: Motion by Tallman, seconded by Miller. Carried unanimously.
• Approve April 2021 Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Slezak, seconded by Karr. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures: Motion by Miller, seconded by Green. Carried via Roll Call: Yes—Green, Miller, Tallman, Slezak, Karr.
• Accept Clerk Mary Miller’s Resignation: Motion by Slezak, seconded by Green. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Festival of Flags: Motion by Miller, seconded by Slezak. Carried unanimously.
• Revise Meeting Schedule (6:00 pm start): Motion by Green, seconded by Slezak. Carried unanimously via Roll Call: Yes—Green, Miller, Tallman, Slezak, Karr.
• Approve Amended Holiday Schedule: Motion by Miller, seconded by Green. Carried unanimously.
• Adjourn Meeting: Motion by Karr, seconded by Tallman. Carried unanimously.

• Rivershyre #4 Street Lighting: Supervisor Slezak to coordinate with Consumers Energy to review maps and area spacing before the July meeting.
• Staffing: Recruitment for the Police Department is ongoing.