7.8.2024

The Davison Township Board met at the Municipal Center to conduct regular monthly business. The session began with the unanimous approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes from June 10 and June 24, 2024. The Treasurer presented a report detailing substantial year-to-date expenditures and remaining balances for both the General Fund and Water/Sewer funds, noting a significant increase in investment interest for the current fiscal year compared to the previous decade.

Departmental updates provided information on local infrastructure, such as ongoing construction on Davison Road and M-15/I-69 ramps, as well as community events like National Night Out and upcoming summer camp programs. The building department reported on June's permit activity and the upcoming conversion of a former Big Boy restaurant into an El Cozumel. The meeting concluded with a rezoning decision and a public comment period where residents raised concerns regarding election ballots, immigration, and local community initiatives.

• Infrastructure: Ongoing construction is affecting Davison Road and the M-15 and I-69 ramps.
• Elections: The next election is scheduled for August 6, 2024; the Clerk noted a 21% rate of spoiled ballots.
• Community Events: National Night Out is scheduled for August 6, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
• Development: The old Big Boy restaurant location is being converted into an El Cozumel restaurant.
• Public Concerns: Residents raised questions regarding ballot proposals, immigration/trucks in the township, and the need for summaries regarding "save our community/parks" initiatives.

• Jim Slezak: Supervisor
• Michael T. Leffler: Clerk
• Tim R. Green: Treasurer
• Matthew D. Karr: Trustee
• Lori Tallman: Trustee
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• David Lattie: Attorney
• Jami Vert: Recording Secretary
• Kris Voeks: Resident/Public Commenter
• Mike Shayna: Resident/Public Commenter
• Marilyn Alvey: Resident/Public Commenter

• Agenda/Minutes Approval: Approved the current agenda and minutes from June 10 and June 24, 2024.
• Expenditure Approval: Approved board expenditures in the amount of $1,335,907.32.
• Rezoning Decision: Approved a recommendation from the Planning Commission to rezone Parcel ID 05-27-300-018 (Case #16-RZ-105) at the northwest corner of M-15 and Bristol Road (1.49 acres).

• July 8, 2024: Date of the Board Meeting.
• August 6, 2024: Upcoming Election and National Night Out.

• Davison Township Municipal Center: 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423.
• Parcel ID 05-27-300-018: NW corner of M-15 and Bristol Road.

• Total Receipts: $813,440.01 (General: $190,791.83; Water and Sewer: $622,648.18).
• General Fund (FY 2023/2024): Budgeted $8,987,557.83; Expended YTD $8,745,342.40; Remaining Balance $242,215.43.
• Water and Sewer Fund (FY 2023/2024): Budgeted $7,201,920.00; Expended YTD $6,022,959.66; Remaining Balance $1,178,960.34.
• Investment Interest:
  • Total for 10 Fiscal Years (6/30/2014–6/30/2023): $327,011.75.
  • Total for 1 Fiscal Year (7/1/2023–6/30/2024): $814,111.01.
• Board Expenditures: $1,335,907.32.
• Building Department (June): 111 permits issued with a total construction value of $809,329.00 and revenue of $17,526.00.

• Adopt Agenda: Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
• Approve June 10, 2024 Minutes: Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Carried unanimously.
• Approve June 24, 2024 Budget Minutes: Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures ($1,335,907.32): Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried unanimously via roll call: Green (Yes), Karr (Yes), Leffler (Yes), Tallman (Yes), Slezak (Yes).
• Approve Rezoning Case #16-RZ-105: Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Carried unanimously.

• Case #16-RZ-105: Rezoning of 1.49 acres at the NW corner of M-15 and Bristol Road.