11.18.2024

The Davison Township Board convened to address several long-term planning items, most notably the five-year Davison Area Recreational Plan and a report from Raftelis regarding departmental improvements. The meeting featured presentations from external consultants and members of the community, alongside departmental updates from the Police, Parks, and Building departments.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to personnel changes and departmental expansion, specifically regarding the Police Department. The Board approved the reapproval of two existing police positions and the hiring of an additional officer to prepare for upcoming retirements. Additionally, the Board addressed administrative transitions, including the resignation of a Senior Center Board member and the approval of election employee stipends.

The meeting also served as a platform for honoring Treasurer Tim Green for his service to the Township, a sentiment echoed by several board members during both the official reports and the public comment period.

• Recreational Planning: The Board officially approved Resolution 2024-21 regarding the Davison Area Recreational Plan following a public meeting.
• Police Department Expansion: The Board approved both the reapproval of two previously authorized police positions and the hiring of one new police officer to mitigate the impact of upcoming retirements.
• Personnel Changes: The Board approved the resignation of Mo Aboneaaj from the Senior Center Board and the appointment of Sue Johns to the board.
• Financial Oversight: The Board reviewed and approved substantial expenditures and reviewed the Treasurer's report regarding year-to-date income and balances.

• Jim Slezak: Township Supervisor
• Michael T. Leffler: Township Clerk
• Tim R. Green: Township Treasurer
• Matthew D. Karr: Township Trustee
• Lori Tallman: Township Trustee
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• Ben Kittleson & Mick Renneisen: Representatives from Raftelis
• Cindy & Noah: Representatives from Spicers
• Sue Johns: New Senior Center Board Member (term ending 12/2027)
• Mo Aboneaaj: Resigning Senior Center Board Member
• Brenda Tong & Jessica Harmon: Election employees (stipend recipients)
• Nancy Davis: Member of the public

• Adopt Agenda: Motion by Leffler, seconded by Green. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Previous Minutes: Approval of October 7, 2024, minutes. Motion by Karr, seconded by Leffler. Carried unanimously.
• Resolution 2024-21: Approval of the Davison Area Recreational Plan. Motion by Karr, seconded by Tallman. Carried unanimously via roll call (Karr-Y, Leffler-Y, Tallman-Y, Green-Y, Slezak-Y).
• Raftelis Report: Formal acceptance of the report. Motion by Tallman, seconded by Leffler. Carried unanimously.
• Resolution 2024-20: Approval of annual exemption for medical insurance. Motion by Tallman, seconded by Karr. Carried unanimously.
• Police Positions: Reapproval of two existing positions and approval of one new officer position.
• Election Stipends: Approval of $500 stipends for Brenda Tong and Jessica Harmon (subject to union agreement for Harmon). Note: Trustee Tallman voted "no" on both stipend motions.

• Meeting Date: November 18, 2024
• Meeting Duration: 6:00 p.m. to 7:54 p.m.

• Location: Davison Township Municipal Center, 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423.

• Total Receipts (Year-to-Date): $782,023.09 (comprising General: $201,743.15; Water/Sewer: $512,326.51; Tax: $67,953.43).
• FY 2024/2025 Budgeted Amounts:
  • General Fund: $10,688,274.00 (Balance: $7,750,630.99)
  • Water and Sewer: $7,486,264.00 (Balance: $5,608,437.32)
• Board Expenditures Approval: $1,989,336.40. Roll call: Green-Y, Karr-Y, Leffler-Y, Tallman-Y, Slezak-Y.
• Election Stipends: $500 each for Brenda Tong and Jessica Harmon.

• Resolution 2024-21: Davison Area Recreational Plan.
• Resolution 2024-20: Annual exemption for medical insurance.