4-13-20

The Davison Township Board held a regular meeting on April 13, 2020, at the Township Municipal Center. The meeting, presided over by Supervisor Tim Elkins, addressed several administrative and financial matters, including the approval of previous meeting minutes, the adoption of the current agenda, and the review of the Treasurer's Report and board bills.

During new business, the board addressed various community and infrastructure items, such as a proclamation for Law Day, a fireworks display permit for the Festival of Flags, and authorization for the Court Street Bridge repair project. Significant focus was placed on the renewal of the Legacy Assessing contract and the adoption of Resolution 2020-4 regarding police services millage language. The meeting also addressed compliance with state-mandated water shut-off restrictions under Executive Order 2020-28.

• Law Day Proclamation: The board approved a proclamation for May 1, 2020, as Law Day, following a request from the Genesee County Bar Association.
• Bridge Repair: The township authorized the Supervisor to enter an agreement with the Genesee County Road Commission (GCRC) for the Court Street Bridge repair project.
• Assessing Contract: A twelve-month extension was approved for the Legacy Assessing contract to provide support for the Township Assessor during her maternity leave.
• Police Millage: The board adopted the ballot language for a 10-year renewal of the 1.5 mill police services tax.

• Tim Elkins: Supervisor
• Cindy Shields: Clerk
• Pat Miller: Treasurer
• Matthew Karr: Trustee
• Travis Howell: Trustee (via conference call)
• Rick Freeman: Chief of Police (via conference call)

• 2020 Law Day Proclamation: Proclaimed May 1, 2020, as Law Day.
• 2020-2021 Meeting Schedule Correction: Approved a corrected version of the upcoming meeting schedule.
• Fireworks Display Permit: Approved the MDELE Bureau of Fire Services application for the Davison Festival of Flags.
• Resolution 2020-4: Adopted the specific ballot language for the police services millage renewal.
• Contract Renewal: Approved a 12-month extension for Legacy Assessing.
• Bridge Agreement: Authorized the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with GCRC for the Court Street Bridge repair.

• Meeting Date: April 13, 2020
• Law Day: May 1, 2020
• Millage Submittal Deadline: April 28, 2020
• Millage Election Date: August 4, 2020
• Legacy Assessing Contract Term: April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021

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

• Assessing Contract: To ensure the Assessor has onsite advisory support during her maternity leave.
• Bridge Repair: To perform preventative maintenance on the Court Street Bridge via the Bay Region Local Bridge Program.
• Millage Renewal: To provide funds for police services through a 10-year tax renewal.

• March 2020 Total Receipts: $1,269,187.31 (84% of revenue received).
• March 2020 Budgeted Expenditures: 66% of budget expended.
• Board Bills (March 11 – April 7, 2020): $5,749,606.96.
• Court Street Bridge Project Costs:
  • Davison Township cost share: $1,425
  • GCRC match: $1,425
  • Total estimated project cost: $40,850
• Legacy Assessing Contract Cost: $25,200 for 12 months.
• Police Millage Details: 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for 10 years, estimated to raise $874,654 in the first year.

• Adopt Agenda: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR. Carried unanimously.
• Approve March 16, 18, and 23 Minutes: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL/SHIELDS. Carried unanimously.
• Approve March 2020 Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Bills: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried via Roll Call: Yes—Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell.
• 2020 Law Day Proclamation: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY ELKINS. Carried (All aye).
• 2020-2021 Meeting Schedule Correction: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Carried (All aye).
• Fireworks Display Permit: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried unanimously.
• Court Street Bridge Agreement: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR. Carried via Roll Call: Yes—Miller, Shields, Elint, Karr, Howell.
• Legacy Assessing Contract Renewal: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS. Carried via Roll Call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields.
• Resolution 2020-4 (Millage Language): MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY MILLER. Carried via Roll Call: Yes—Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins.

• Resolution 2020-4: Adopted ballot language for the police services millage renewal.
• Executive Order 2020-28: Addressed water shut-off restrictions during the COVID-19 State of Emergency; the Township was confirmed to be in compliance.