12.8.2025

The Davison Township Board meeting was convened by Supervisor Jim Slezak to address departmental updates, financial reports, and new business. The session included departmental progress reports from the Police, Parks & Rec, and Building departments, as well as a review of the Treasurer's recent receipts.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to new business, involving several resolutions related to election precinct consolidation, rate increases, and the adoption of Act No. 88. The board also addressed community-specific concerns during a public comment period regarding the Rivershyre Special Assessment District (SAD), where residents raised issues about water infrastructure, road usage, and construction impacts.

• Police Department Leadership: David Sohmer is being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, with a swearing-in scheduled for December 18, 2025.
• Parks & Recreation Activity: The department reported high engagement in November, with over 300 participants across 24 programs and 18 facility rentals.
• Infrastructure & Development: The Building Department reported 12 permits issued in November, totaling $45,300 in construction value.
• Public Concerns: Residents expressed concerns regarding the Rivershyre SAD, specifically regarding underlying water issues, the inclusion of certain residents in the assessment, and the impact of heavy equipment on local roads.

• Jim Slezak: Township Supervisor
• Michael T. Leffler: Township Clerk
• Travis Howell: Township Treasurer
• Matthew D. Karr: Township Trustee
• Lori Tallman: Township Trustee
• Jay Rendon: Police Chief
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• David Sohmer: Incoming Police Lieutenant
• Dominic Deleon-empty-Terry: Newly hired Recreation Coordinator
• Dean Hagler, John Maranzano, Kurt Davis, Walt Brimley: Residents participating in public comment

• Resolution 2025-19: Approved to permanently consolidate election precincts.
• Resolution 2025-21: Approved to adopt Act No. 88.
• Resolution 2025-22: Approved regarding the Rivershyre Special Assessment District (with amendments to remove two parcels and update the date).
• Personnel Actions: Approval of various board appointments for the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Genesee County Metro Alliance, and Fire Authority Board; approval to hire Dominic Deleon-Terry.
• Financial Approvals: Approval of the Treasurer's report and board expenditures.

• Meeting Date: December 8, 2025
• Lieutenant Swearing-in: December 18, 2025
• Amended Rivershyre SAD Date: January 12, 2026

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

• Total Treasurer Receipts: $626,683.66
  • General Fund Income: $128,794.07
  • Water and Sewer: $482,082.76
  • Tax: $15,806.83
• Approved Board Expenditures: $1,251,372.66
• Building Department Revenue (November): $3,681.00
• Building Permit Construction Value (November): $45,300.00

• Approval of Board Expenditures: Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler.
  • Roll Call: Howell (Yes), Karr (Yes), Tallman (No), Slezak (Yes). Motion carried.
• Resolution 2025-19 (Election Precincts): Motion by Leffler, Second by Howell.
  • Roll Call: Howell (Yes), Slezak (Yes), Leffler (Yes). Motion carried unanimously.
• Resolution 2025-22 (Rivershyre SAD): Motion by Karr, Second by Slezak.
  • Outcome: Motion carried unanimously, but amended to remove two parcels and change the date to January 12, 2026.
• Hiring of Dominic Deleon-Terry: Motion by Tallman, Second by Howell. Motion carried.

• Appointment Implementation: Process the renewal, removal, and new appointments for the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Genesee County Metro Alliance, and Fire Authority Board.
• Rivershyre SAD Update: Implement the amended plan for the Rivershyre Special Assessment District, including the removal of two parcels and the updated timeline for January 12, 2026.