3-11-19

Board Members Present: * Tim Elkins, Supervisor * Cindy Shields, Clerk * Pat Miller, Treasurer * Matthew Karr, Trustee * Travis Howell, Trustee

Officials and Staff Present: * David Lattie, Attorney * Rick Freeman, Chief of Police * Charm Healy, Planning/Zoning Administrator * Matt Place, Building Official * Jeremy Smith, P.Z.A.O.S.C.E. * Casey Smith, Parks & Rec. Director

Other Attendees: * Theresa Harris, Luke Baker, Jackie Davis, John Krueger, and Kelly Smith

The meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 pm at the Township Municipal Building. The session began with the unanimous adoption of the agenda and the approval of several sets of previous meeting minutes from January and February 2019.

The board reviewed financial reports, including the Treasurer’s report for February 2019, and approved the payment of board bills. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to new business, primarily regarding land use and zoning changes. The board reviewed and approved several rezoning requests (Cases #16-RZ-87 and #16-RZ-88) and a site plan amendment for Swan Lake Condominium.

Additionally, the board addressed several administrative and operational matters, such as awarding a mowing contract for township parks, approving a dust control agreement, and authorizing various resolutions related to the purchase and sale of township parcels. The meeting concluded with updates on the Board of Review and local infrastructure projects.

• Zoning Changes: The board approved rezoning for parcels 05-09-100-017 & 018 (from M-2 to M-1) and parcel 08-15-501-073 (from RU-1 to GC).
• Operational Updates: The board approved a new copier/printer lease with Ricoh, which is expected to save approximately $4,800 annually.
• Per Diem Increase: The board tentatively approved increasing the meal per diem rate to $45 per day, pending official policy approval.
• Public Comment: The public comment period was opened at 7:03 pm; no members of the public provided comments.

Zoning and Land Use Decisions: * Case #16-RZ-87: Request to rezone parcels 05-0 09-100-017 & 05-09-100-018 from M-2 (General Manufacturing) to M-1 (Limited Manufacturing). Despite a letter of disapproval from residents regarding traffic, the motion by Karr, seconded by Miller, carried (Roll call: Yes – Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller). * Case #16-RZ-88: Request to rezone parcel 08-15-501-073 from RU-1 (Residential Urban Single Family) to GC (General Commercial). Motion by Shields, seconded by Miller, carried (Roll call: Yes – Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields). * Case #16-SP-2018-5: Amendment to the Swan Lake Condominium site plan. Motion by Karr, seconded by Howell, carried (Roll call: Yes – Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins). * Master Deed for Irish Place Shops: Approval of the master deed for the development at Irish and Lapeer Roads. Motion by Shields, seconded by Miller, carried (Roll call: Yes – Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr).

Administrative and Financial Decisions: * 2019 Mowing Bid: Awarded the contract for township parks to D&M Services Pro. Motion by Karr, seconded by Howell, carried (Roll call: Yes – Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell). * Dust Control Agreement: Approval of the 2019 Dust Control Program. Motion by Shields, seconded by Miller, carried (Roll call: Yes – Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields). * Meal Per Diem: Approval of a $45 per day meal per diem rate, effective upon policy approval. Motion by Shields, seconded by Miller, carried unanimously. * Copier Lease: Approval of the Ricoh lease estimate. Motion by Karr, seconded by Shields, carried (Roll call: Yes – Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins).

• Meeting Date: March 11, 2019
• Board of Review Start Date: March 12, 2019
• Meeting Adjournment: 7:41 pm

• February 2019 Total Receipts: $7,177,679.31
• Board Bills Expenditures (through March 11, 2019): $5,758,482.13
• 2019 Parks Mowing Bid (D&M Services Pro): $12,864
• 2019 Dust Control Program Township Portion: $40,867
• Manual Water Meter Reading Fee: $30 per read (per Ordinance 39-KK)
• Estimated Annual Copier Savings: Approximately $4,800
• Proposed Meal Per Diem: Up to $45 per day

• Ordinance 39-KK: Regarding manual meter reading charges for water.
• Resolution 2019-5: Approval to purchase parcel 05-09-100-018.
• Resolution 2019-6: Approval to sell parcel 05-09-100-018.
• Resolution 2019-7: Approval to sell parcels 05-09-100-017 & 52-09-200-019.
• Resolution 2019-8: Approval to sell parcel 05-28-530-046.