General Summary #

The Davison Township Board convened on January 13, 2025, to conduct routine business, review departmental reports, and deliberate on new departmental structures and infrastructure. The meeting included updates from the Police, Parks, and Building departments, alongside a presentation from Enterprise Fleet Management.

A significant portion of the meeting involved addressing personnel and operational costs, including the establishment of a new maintenance supervisor position for the Parks department and the approval of one-time stipends for certain employees. The board also navigated public concerns regarding transparency and the physical condition of the current police station.

Key Points #

  • Personnel Changes: The board officially established a new Parks Maintenance Supervisor position, subject to union agreements and wage negotiations.
  • Public Concern: During public comment, residents expressed significant dissatisfaction with the overcrowding and inadequate facilities (specifically the lack of a shower) at the current police station, while also cautioning against unnecessary large-scale building projects.
  • Development Updates: The Building Official reported the approval of a Panda Express at a site on M-15 and the approval of a "big box retailer" under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
  • Infrastructure and Services: The board approved a resolution for street lights in the Pleasant Wood Subdivision and approved a contract for new punch clock terminals.

Who #

  • Board Members Present: Supervisor Jim Slezak, Clerk Michael T. Erle (Note: Transcript says Michael T. Leffler), Treasurer Travis Howell, Trustee Matthew D. Karr, Trustee Lori Tallman.
  • Officials/Others Present: Chief of Police Jay Rendon, Building Official Matt Place, Attorney Bill Delzer, Parks & Rec. Director Casey Reed, Deputy Jerry Harris, State Representative David Martin.
  • Other Notable Attendees: Jason Crum (New Police Chaplain).

What #

  • Agenda Amendments: MOTION BY HOWELL, SECOND BY TALLMAN to amend agenda to include stipends, the establishment of a park maintenance supervisor position, and a closed session for collective bargaining discussions. Motion carried.
  • Approval of Minutes: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY LEFFLER to approve December 9, 2024, minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Enterprise Fleet Management: MOTION BY SLEZAK, SECOND BY LEFFLER to approve Enterprise Fleet Management for fleet vehicles. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Price Increases: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY HOWELL to approve a $25 price increase from Genesee Valley Vault. Motion and increase carried unanimously.
  • Street Lights: MOTION BY SLEZAK, SECOND BY HOWELL to approve a resolution for Consumers Energy for Pleasant Wood Subdivision Street Lights. Roll Call: Karr – yes; Leffler – no; Tallman – yes; Howell – yes; Slezak – yes. Motion carried.
  • Technology Upgrade: MOTION BY LEFFLER, SECOND BY KARR to approve $15,155.00 for three new Andrews Technology punch clock terminals. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Rezoning: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY LEFFLER to approve rezoning of parcel ID #05-15-551-002, case #16-RZ-106. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Wetland Credits: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY KARR to approve wetland credits in the amount of $283,800.00 payable over 3 years. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Employee Stipends: MOTION BY HOWELL, SECOND BY TALLMAN to approve a one-time $2500 stipend for Deanna Barbe, Vanessa McCoy, and Riley Ferguson. Roll Call: Tallman – yes; Leffler – no; Howell – yes; Karr – yes; Slezak – no. Motion carried.
  • Parks Position: MOTION BY HOWELL, SECOND BY TALLMAN to establish a maintenance supervisor position for parks and create a job description subject to union agreement. Motion carried.

When #

  • Meeting Date: January 13, 202 25.
  • Tax Documents: Township employees will receive tax papers in the 3rd week of January.
  • Upcoming Workshop: A special township building workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Where #

  • Meeting Location: Davison Township Municipal Center, 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423.
  • Project Locations: M-15 (Panda Express site); Pleasant Wood Subdivision (Street lights).

Financial Details #

  • Treasurer’s Report (Total Receipts): $3,537,904.31 (General: $864,562.81; Water and Sewer: $692,062.58; Tax: $1,981,278.92).
  • Board Expenditures Approved: $3,599,255.27. Roll Call: Howell – yes; Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – no; Slezak – yes. Motion carried.
  • Building Department Revenue: December permits generated $4,258.00 in billing with a total construction value of $211,257.00.
  • Andrews Technology Cost: $15,155.00 for three punch clock terminals.
  • Wetland Mitigation Cost: $283,800.00.
  • Employee Stipends: $2,500.00 each for Deanna Barbe, Vanessa McCoy, and Riley Ferguson.

Legal/Regulatory #

  • Zoning Case: Case #16-RZ-106 (Parcel ID #05-15-551-002).
  • Closed Session: Conducted to discuss wages and potential attorney opinion regarding the Parks maintenance supervisor position.

Action Items #

  • Parks Master Plan: Completion of the master plan and posting to the website.
  • Building Workshop: Attendance at the workshop on February 1, 2025, regarding the new township building.
  • Personnel: Implementation of new punch clock terminals for Township, Police, and Parks departments.