General Summary #

The Davison Township Board of Trustees convened a special meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the Davison Township Municipal Center. The primary purpose of the meeting was to address matters related to collective bargaining agreements through a closed executive session.

The meeting began with the adoption of the agenda and a brief public comment period where a township employee offered himself as a resource regarding salary contracts. Following this, the board voted unanimously to enter a closed session for negotiation strategy. The board remained in closed session for over two hours before reconvening to officially exit the session and adjourn the meeting.

Key Points #

  • The meeting was specifically called to facilitate strategy and negotiation sessions for collective bargaining agreements.
  • A township employee, Matt Place, participated in the public comment period to offer assistance regarding salary contract inquiries.
  • The board held an extended closed session lasting from 10:01 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.

Who #

  • Jim Slezak: Supervisor
  • Michael T. Leffler: Clerk
  • Travis Howell: Treasurer
  • Matthew D. Karr: Trustee
  • Lori Tallman: Trustee (Absent)
  • Gouri Sashital: Bargaining Attorney
  • Jami Vert: Recording Secretary
  • Matt Place: Davison Township employee (Public Commenter)

What #

  • Agenda Adoption: The board formally adopted the March 21, 2025, agenda.
  • Closed Session: The board entered a closed session for the purpose of strategy and negotiation sessions in connection with collective bargaining agreements.

When #

  • Meeting Date: March 21, 2025
  • Meeting Start: 10:00 a.m.
  • Closed Session Duration: 10:01 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Why #

  • The closed session was convened to allow the board and bargaining attorney to discuss strategy and conduct negotiations related to collective bargaining agreements in a private setting.

Votes/Decisions #

  • Motion to adopt the March 21, 2025, agenda: Moved by Leffler, seconded by Karr. Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Motion to enter closed session: Moved by Slezak, seconded by Leffler.
    • Roll Call: Howell – yes; Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Slezak – yes.
    • Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Motion to exit closed session: Moved by Leffler, seconded by Karr.
    • Roll Call: Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Howell – yes; Slezak – yes.
    • Result: Carried unanimously.
  • Motion to adjourn: Moved by Leffler, seconded by Karr. Result: Carried unanimously.