General Summary #

The June 10, 2019, meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees focused heavily on fiscal planning and regulatory updates. The Board approved the upcoming 2019-2020 fiscal year budget and passed a budget amendment for the current year to reallocate funds toward the Building, General Administration, and Water & Sewer departments.

The meeting also addressed utility infrastructure and service fees, specifically regarding sewage treatment and water supply connections. Additionally, the Board established salaries for township officers and updated the ordinance regarding the use of consumer fireworks to ensure compliance with state law.

Key Points #

  • Public Comment: Resident Michael Dingman requested improvements to turn lanes on Lapeer Road by Gale Road and the installation of an additional streetlight at the Gale Road crossing for the Black Creek Trail.
  • Budget Amendments: The 2018-2019 budget was amended to increase funding for the Building Department ($55,500), General Admin Capital Outlay ($18,500), and the Water & Sewer Department ($360,000).
  • Taxation: The Headlee Truth in Taxation computation was reviewed, noting a total millage of 2.3185 (0.8395 General Law and 1.4790 Police) with a millage reduction of 0.9998 for the 2019-2020 year.
  • Fireworks Regulation: Ordinance #65-D-2 was amended regarding the use of consumer fireworks to strike a specific time-limit clause to remain consistent with Michigan State law.

Who #

  • Board Members Present:
    • Tim Elkins, Supervisor
    • Cindy Shields, Clerk
    • Pat Miller, Treasurer
    • Matthew Karr, Trustee
    • Travis Howell, Trustee
  • Officials Present:
    • David Lattie, Attorney
    • Rick Freeman, Chief of Police
    • Charm Healy, Planning/Zoning Administrator
    • Matt Place, Building Official
    • Casey Reed, Parks & Rec. Director
  • Others Present: Michael Dingman, Jerry Harris, Jim Morey, John Krueger

What #

  • Resolution #2019-15: Authorized the sale of vacant township land.
  • Resolution #2019-16: Implemented sewer fee increases.
  • Ordinance #39-LL: Established fees for connection to the Genesee County Water Supply System.
  • Resolution #2019-17: Authorized maintenance for warning sirens.
  • Resolution #2019-19: Adoption of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
  • 2019-2020 Budget: Approved the annual budget for various township funds.
  • Ordinance #65-D-2: Amended the omnibus nuisance ordinance regarding consumer fireworks.

When #

  • Meeting Date: June 10, 2019
  • Effective Date (Sewer/Water Fees): July 1, 2019
  • Next Meeting/Follow-up: July 8, 2019 (Discussion on Fire Special Assessment)

Financial Details #

  • Treasurer's Report (May 2019): Total receipts of $910,352.28.
  • Board Bills (May – June 10, 2019): Total amount of $1,430,031.70.
  • Sewer Fee Structure: $11.27 per REU unit per month (plus $6.60 metered consumption) for water-served premises; $6.60 per REU for non-water-served premises.
  • Water Connection Fee: $1,500 per unit for connection to the water supply system.
  • Officer Salaries:
    • Supervisor: $77,854.40
    • Clerk: $66,255.60
    • Treasurer: $54,522.25
    • Trustee: $14,730.00
  • 2019-2020 Budget Totals:
    • General Fund: $8,187,402
    • Sewer & Water Fund: $7,131,618
    • DDA Fund: $190,000
    • Debt Service Fund: $52,251
    • Davison Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund: $4,000
    • Pine Grove Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund: $1,000

Votes/Decisions #

  • Adopt Agenda: Motion by Shields, second by Karr. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve May 13, May 22, and May 29 Minutes: Motion by Karr, second by Howell. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve May 2019 Treasurer's Report: Motion by Karr, second by Shields. Carried unanimously.
  • Approve May–June 10 Board Bills: Motion by Karr, second by Howell. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell).
  • Resolution #2019-15 (Land Sale): Motion by Shields, second by Miller. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).
  • Resolution #2019-16 (Sewer Fees): Motion by Karr, second by Miller. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields).
  • Ordinance #39-LL (Water Connection): Motion by Karr, second by Howell. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins).
  • Resolution #2019-17 (Siren Maintenance): Motion by Karr, second by Shields. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr).
  • Resolution #2019-19 (NIMS Adoption): Motion by Karr, second by Howell. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell).
  • 2018-2019 Budget Amendment: Motion by Miller, second by Shields. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Shields, Miller; No—Karr, Howell).
  • Supervisor Salary: Motion by Shields, second by Karr. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields).
  • Clerk Salary: Motion by Karr, second by Shields. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins).
  • Treasurer Salary: Motion by Shields, second by Howell. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr).
  • Trustee Salary: Motion by Shields, second by Miller. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell).
  • General Appropriations Act Resolution: Motion by Karr, second by Howell. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).
  • 2019-2020 Budget: Motion by Karr, second by Howell. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller).
  • Ordinance #65-D-2 (Fireworks): Motion by Shields, second by Howell. Carried (Roll call: Yes—Karr, Howell, Miller, Shields, Elkins).