7-8-19

The July 8, 2019, regular meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees focused heavily on long-term fiscal planning for emergency services. Due to an increasing volume of fire calls, the board discussed Resolution #2019-21, which aims to establish a framework for a special assessment or a new district to ensure fire services remain sustainable, as the General Fund can no longer fully cover costs. During this discussion, residents raised concerns regarding the urgency of the assessment and the necessity of holding an election.

The board also addressed several land-use and regulatory items, including the rezoning of a parcel on Lapeer Road for general commercial use, amendments to the Summerwood Condominiums master deed, and the approval of a new ordinance for solar energy systems. Administratively, the board approved budget amendments to carry over funds for park improvements and processed various appointments for the MERS Annual Retirement Conference and the MML Workers' Compensation Fund. The meeting also served as an opportunity to recognize the upcoming retirement of Zoning/Planning Administrator Charm Healy.

• Fire Service Sustainability: The township is exploring special assessments or a new fire district to manage rising costs associated with increased fire service calls.
• Solar Energy Regulation: The board approved new ordinances to regulate both small and large-scale solar energy systems within the township.
• Budgetary Adjustments: Approved amendments were made to address the completion of the Veteran's Park refurbishment and to correct insurance and OPEB-PD line items.
• Personnel Transition: The board officially acknowledged the retirement of long-serving Zoning/Planning Administrator Charm Healy.

• Tim Elkins: Township Supervisor
• Cindy Shields: Township Clerk (also designated as MERS Annual Retirement Conference delegate)
• Pat Miller: Township Treasurer
• Matthew Karr: Township Trustee
• David Lattie: Township Attorney
• Charm Healy: Zoning/Planning Administrator (Retiring)
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec Director
• Rick Freeman: MERS Annual Retirement Conference alternate
• Travis Howell: Township Trustee (Absent)
• Residents in attendance: Vernon Craig, Skip & Nancy Davis, John Krueger, Jerry Harris, Jim Morey, and Randy Hergenreder

• Agenda Approval: "MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS to approve the agenda for July 8, 2019 with corrections as presented." (Carried unanimously).
• Minutes Approval: Approved the June 10, 2019, and June 14, 20．9, meeting minutes. (Motion by Karr, Second by Miller; All aye).
• Resolution #2019-21 (Fire Services): Approved a resolution to discuss the need for a special assessment and the creation of a fire services district. (Motion by Shields, Second by Miller; Roll call: Yes: Elkins, Miller, Shields; No: Karr).
• Case #16-RZ-90 (10188 Lapeer Road): Approved rezoning from M-1 (Limited Manufacturing) to GC (General Commercial). (Motion by Karr, Second by Shields; Roll call: Yes: Elkins, Karr, Miller, Shields).
• Summerwood Master Deed Amendment: Approved the third amendment to the Summerwood Condominiums master deed. (Motion by Shields, Second by Miller; Roll call: Yes: Karr, Miller, Shields, Elkins).
• Case #16-ZOA-28 (Solar Energy Systems): Approved text amendments for an ordinance regarding solar energy systems. (Motion by Miller, Second by Karr; Roll call: Yes: Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr).
• MERS 2019 Delegate Selection: Approved Cindy Shields as delegate and Rick Freeman as alternate for the MERS Annual Retirement Conference. (Motion by Karr, Second by Miller).
• MML Workers’ Compensation Fund Trustee: Approved the Clerk’s signature on the official ballot for trustees. (Motion by Ellys, Second by Miller).
• 2019-2020 Budget Amendments: Approved amendments regarding Veteran's Park refurbishment funds and insurance/OPEB-PD corrections. (Motion by Miller, Second by Karr; Roll call: Yes: Shields, Elkins, Karr, Miller).
• Resolution 2019-20 (Assignment of Funds): Approved assigning $23,525 from a DCER grant to be held for the completion of the Williams Park outdoor classroom. (Motion by Karr, Second by Miller; Roll call: Yes: Elkins, Miller, Shields, Karr).

• July 8, 2019: Date of the regular board meeting.
• July 17, 2019 (6:00 pm): Scheduled Fire Services Special Assessment Workshop.
• August 10, 2019: Deadline for the board to vote on MML Workers’ Compensation Fund Trustees.
• October 1, 2019: Commencement of the new MML Workers’ Compensation Fund Trustee term.

• Fire Service Funding: To address the inability of the General Fund to sustain increasing fire service call volumes.
• Budgetary Corrections: To facilitate the completion of the Veteran's Park refurbishment project and correct accounting line items.
• Solar Energy Management: To implement the Planning Commission's recommendations for regulating solar energy systems.

• June 2019 Total Revenue: $1,599,999.14.
• Quarterly Investment Summary:
  • General: $646,709.04
  • Water/Sewer: $1,073,814.41
  • Fire Authority: $1,791,244.13
  • Pine Grove Cemetery: $36,448.87
  • Davison Cemetery: $331,932.25
• Board Expenditures (through July 8, 2019): $1,344,982.21.
• DCER Grant Funding: $25,000 total received for Williams Park; $23,525 remains unexpended and was assigned for future use.

• Resolution #2019-21: Regarding public needs hearing for fire services and district creation.
• Case #16-RZ-90: Rezoning request for 10188 Lapeer Road.
• Case #16-ZOA-28: Ordinance regarding solar energy systems.

• Workshop Attendance: The board is scheduled to attend the Fire Services Special Assessment Workshop on July 17, 2019.
• Trustee Voting: The board must complete the vote for MML Workers’ Compensation Fund Trustees by August 10, 2019.