General Summary #
The Davison Township Special Board Meeting, held on February 7, 2020, focused on several municipal maintenance and development items. The board discussed the financial implications of the Blankenship Road project and the potential replacement of a Parks Department vehicle.
Additionally, the board addressed upcoming community events, specifically the township's 180th-anniversary celebrations. The meeting also involved formalizing business through Resolution 2020-2 regarding property sales and establishing a professional relationship with a new planning and zoning consultant.
Who #
- Tim Elkins: Supervisor
- Cindy Shields: Clerk
- Matthew Karr: Trustee
- Travis Howell: Trustee
- Pat Miller: Treasurer
- Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
- Matt Place: Building Official
- Rhonda Clark: Recording Secretary
- Fred Jackson: Representative of Waldorf Inc.
- Kathy Davis: Senior Center Director
- Daryl Little: Attendee
What #
- Lake Callis Infrastructure: Discussion of a quote from Waldorf Inc. to construct an earthen berm and install a sump pump to prevent water damage at the Splash Pad Pump House.
- Blankenscap Road Project: Discussion regarding a $270,000 balance for parcel owners following a Road Commission quote; the Supervisor proposed a township contribution of 18% ($48,600).
- Vehicle Replacement: Discussion regarding whether to repair the current Parks truck (estimated at $3,000) or replace the Building Department truck and reassign the current vehicle to the Parks Department.
- Resolution 2020-2: An authorization allowing the Supervisor or Clerk to execute documents for the sale of the property located at 7087 Houghton Drive.
- Consultant Agreement: Approval of an agreement with Healy Services, LLC for on-call planning and zoning consultation.
- 180th Celebration: Planning for township anniversary events, including a Neighborhood Picnic scheduled for June.
When #
- February 7, 2020: Date of the Special Board Meeting.
- February 10, 2020: Date of the next regular board meeting, where tabled items and purchase requests are due.
- April 6, 2020: Start date for the 180th Celebration.
- June 14, 2020: Date of the Neighborhood Picnic.
Financial Details #
- Lake Callis Repair Quote: $7,300 for the construction of an earthen berm, including soil, seed, mulch, rip rap stone, and plumbing/sump pump installation.
- Blankenship Road Project: A proposed township contribution of $48,600 (18% of the $270,000 balance).
- Park Vehicle Repair: An estimated $3,000 for potential repairs to the current truck.
- Healy Services, LLC Agreement: $300 upfront payment and an hourly rate of $31.88.
Votes/Decisions #
- Agenda Adoption: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY HOWELL to approve the agenda with an amendment request. Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Howell; No—Karr. Motion carried.
- Lake Callis Waldorf Quote: MOTION BY SHIELDS, SECOND BY KARR to table the quote until the February 10, 2020, regular meeting. Motion carried.
- Resolution 2020-2: MOTION BY MILLER, SECOND BY SHIELDS to approve the resolution authorizing the execution of documents for 7087 Houghton Drive. Roll call: Yes—Miller, Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell. Motion carried.
- Consultant Agreement: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SHIELDS to approve the agreement with Healy Services, LLC, with the addition of a 30-day termination notification clause. Roll call: Yes—Shields, Elkins, Karr, Howell, Miller. Motion carried.
Action Items #
- Fred Jackson (Waldorf Inc.): Verify if there is approval to move soil for the Lake Callis project and provide an update to the board prior to the February 10 meeting.
- Clerk Shields/Staff: Present a purchase request for the vehicle replacement at the February 10, 2020, board meeting.
- Board: Review the highest bid for the 7087 Houghton Drive property at the February 10, 2020, regular meeting.