3.9.2026

The Davison Township Board met on March 9, 2026, at the Municipal Center to conduct regular township business. The meeting included an agenda modification to redirect a zoning item to the Planning Commission, handle a FOIA appeal, and enter a closed session regarding pending litigation.

During the meeting, the board reviewed the Treasurer's report showing over $10 million in total receipts and approved board expenditures totaling approximately $6.48 million. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a discussion regarding the unauthorized use of a township credit card by an employee for a personal car rental, which the Supervisor pledged to follow up on via disciplinary progression. The board also addressed various departmental updates from the Police, Clerk, and Parks & Rec departments, including 2025 crime and traffic statistics and upcoming summer programs.

• Credit Card Misuse: The board discussed an incident where an employee used a township credit card for a personal car rental while on vacation; the Supervisor will handle the follow-up disciplinary action.
• Infrastructure Projects: The board approved funding for chloride treatment, limestone resurfacing on Atlas Road, and township ditching.
• Personnel Changes: The board approved the hiring of Bill Webb as a new police officer and updated the Planning Commission membership.
• Zoning and Planning: Zoning ordinance amendments were adopted and sent to the Planning Commission for review.
• Police Department Stats: The 2025 report showed an increase in miles driven but a decrease in use-of-force incidents.

• Jim Slezak: Township Supervisor
• Michael T. Leffler: Township Clerk
• Travis Howell: Township Treasurer
• Matthew D. $\text{Karr}$: Township Trustee
• Lori Tallman: Township Trustee (Absent)
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• Jerry Harris: Deputy
• Corey Haynes: Lieutenant
• Bill Delzer: Attorney
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec Director
• Wanda Mitchell: Public Commenter / New Planning Commission Member
• John Good: Representative of the Chamber of Commerce
• John Krueger: Resident
• Bill Webb: Newly hired Police Officer
• John Allen: Outgoing Planning Commission Member
• Eric Hernandez: Reappointed Zoning Board of Appeals Member

• Agenda Modification: Motion by Slezak, seconded by Leffler, to change Item G (approve to send to Planning Commission), cross off Item H, and add Item K (FOIA Appeal) and Item L (closed session). Carried unanimously.
• Approval of Minutes: Motion by Karr, seconded by Howell, to approve February 9, 2026, minutes. Carried unanimously.
• Treasurer's Report: Motion by Karr, seconded by Leffler, to approve the report. Carried unanimously.
• Board Expenditures: Motion by Karr, seconded by Howell, to approve expenditures of $6,47 79,137.45. Carried unanimously.
• 2026 Chloride Treatment: Motion by Slezak, seconded by Leffler, to approve $54,676.22. Carried unanimously.
• 2026 Limestone Resurfacing: Motion by Slezak, seconded by Howell, to approve $71,467.91 for Atlas Road (Bristol to Atherton). Carried unanimously.
• Ditching: Motion by Slezak, seconded by Karr, to approve township ditching. Carried unanimously.
• Pest Control Contract: Motion by Leffler, seconded by Slezak, to approve All in One Pest Control at $65/month. Carried unanimously.
• Appointments: Motion by Karr, seconded by Leffler, to remove John Allen (Planning Commission), add Wanda Mitchell (Planning Commission), and renew Eric Hernandez (ZBA). Carried unanimously.
• Resolution 2026-6: Motion by Howell, seconded by Karr, to adopt the Chamber of Commerce 5K Run resolution. Roll Call: Karr (Yes), Slezak (Yes), Leffler (Yes), Howell (Yes). Carried unanimously.
• Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Motion by Karr, seconded by Howell, to adopt amendments and send to Planning Commission. Roll Call: Slezak (Yes), Leffler (Yes), Howell (Yes), Karr (Yes). Carried unanimously.
• Police Officer Hire: Motion by Karr, seconded by Howell, to hire Bill Webb with a potential start date of April 23, 2026. Carried unanimously.
• FOIA Appeal (Ref 2628): Motion by Leffler, seconded by Karr, to deny the FOIA cost appeal. Roll Call: Howell (Yes), Karr (Yes), Slezak (Yes), Leffler (Yes). Carried unanimously.

• March 9, 2026: Date of the Board Meeting.
• February 9, 2026: Date of previous board minutes approved.
• August 4, 2026: Upcoming Primary Election.
• April 23, 2026: Possible start date for new police officer Bill Webb.
• May 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.: Scheduled Budget Workshop.

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

• Credit Card Incident: Discussion held to address a violation of Resolution 2025-4 regarding the use of township credit cards for non-business purposes.
• FOIA Appeal: The appeal was prompted by the high cost ($1,835.60) of redacting three years of body camera footage.

• Total Receipts: $10,038,742.21 (General: $2,722,574.13; Water/Sewer: $502,918.39; Tax: $6,813,249.69).
• Total Board Expenditures: $6,479,137.45.
• Chloride Treatment Cost: $54,676.22.
• Limestone Resurfacing Cost: $71,467.91.
• Pest Control Cost: $65.00 per month.
• FOIA Cost: $1,835.60.

• Supervisor Follow-up: Supervisor Slezak to follow up with the employee regarding the credit card incident and disciplinary progression.
• New Building RFP: RFPs to be sent out soon for the new township building project.
• Budget Workshop: Board to reconvene on May 20, 2026, for budget discussions.

• Resolution 2025-4: Regarding restricted use of township credit cards.
• Resolution 2026-6: Adoption of the Chamber of Commerce 5K Run.
• FOIA Reference 2628: Appeal regarding redaction costs for body camera footage.
• Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Adopted and forwarded to the Planning Commission.