5.12.2025

The Davison Township Board meeting was held on May 12, 2025, at the Davison Township Municipal Center. The session covered routine administrative approvals, including the adoption of the agenda and the approval of previous meeting minutes, as well as departmental updates from the Clerk, Police, Parks & Rec, and Building departments.

Key business items included the approval of over $1.1 million in expenditures, the hiring of a new full-time employee for the Treasury Department, and the adoption of the 2025-2026 meeting schedule and Fire Authority budget. The board also engaged in discussions regarding the implementation of UKG software for employee timekeeping and the formal process required for establishing township policies.

• Jim Slezak: Supervisor
• Michael T. Leffler: Clerk
• Travis Howell: Treasurer
• Matthew D. Karr: Trustee
• Lori Tallman: Trustee
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Jerris Harris: Deputy
• Jami Vert: Recording Secretary
• Bill Delzer: Attorney
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• Ashley West: New full-time Treasury Department hire

• Treasury Hire: The board approved hiring Ashley West as a full-time Treasury Department employee.
• Budget Approvals: The board approved the Davison-Richfield Fire Authority 2025-2026 budget.
• Meeting Schedule: The 2025/2026 meeting schedule was formally approved.
• UKG Software Usage: The board discussed the need for scheduling and mobile punch capabilities in the UKG system. A directive was noted that all staff must use both existing systems until June 30, 2025, to ensure data accuracy for the Clerk's audit.
• Policy Creation: Following legal counsel from Attorney Delzer, the board discussed that no individual member can create policy; all policies require board input and a formal vote.

• May 12, 2025: Date of the board meeting.
• June 1, 2025: Start date for new Treasury hire, Ashley West.
• June 30, 2025: Deadline for using both timekeeping systems to ensure accurate audit data.
• 2025-2026: Period covered by the approved Fire Authority budget and the new meeting schedule.

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

• Treasurer's Report (Total Receipts): $904,374.07
  • General Fund Income: $473,361.64
  • Water and Sewer Income: $431,012.43
• Board Expenditures: $1,177,342.85 approved.
• Building Department (April):
  • Total construction value of permits: $487,221.00
  • Permit revenue: $7,317.00
• Personnel Costs: Ashley West's new rate is $21.55/hour.

• Adopt Agenda: MOTION BY Leffler, SECOND BY Howell. Carried unanimously.
• Approve April 14, 2025, Minutes: MOTION BY Karr, SECOND BY Tallman. Carried unanimously.
• Approve April 14, 2025, Closed Session Minutes: MOTION BY Karr, SECOND BY Howell. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY Karr, SECOND BY Leffler. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures ($1,177,342.85): MOTION BY Karr, SECOND BY Leffler. Roll Call: Howell – yes; Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.
• Hire Ashley West (Full-time Treasury): MOTION BY Howell, SECOND BY Tallman. Roll Call: Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Howell – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Davison-Richfield Fire Authority 2025-2026 Budget: MOTION BY Slezak, SECOND BY Leffler. Roll Call: Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Howell – yes; Karr – yes; Slezak – yes. Carried unanimously.
• Approve 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule: MOTION BY Tallman, SECOND BY Leffler. Carried unanimously.
• Adjournment: MOTION BY Karr, SECOND BY Leffler. Carried unanimously at 6:51 p.m.

• Audit Preparation: The Clerk's department is preparing data for an upcoming audit.
• Timekeeping Compliance: All employees must use both current timekeeping systems through June 30, 2025, to facilitate an accurate reading for the Clerk.
• Policy Development: Board members are advised to bring potential policy changes to the board for discussion rather than attempting individual creation.